Question

How to convert 6 kilograms to hectograms

Step-by-step

Answer 1

60 hg

Explanation:

The meanings of the prefixes kilo- and hecto- are ...

1 kg = 1000 g

1 hg = 100 g

So, 1 kg = 1000 g = 10×100 g = 10 hg.

Your conversion is ...

6 kg = (6 kg)(10 hg/kg) = 60 hg

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