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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram

Convert points (1/100 carat) to dekagrams instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 0.0002 dekagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dekagram to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Metric / SI

Dekagram

What is a dekagram?

A dekagram (dag) equals 0.01 kilogram, or 10 grams.

Origin of the dekagram

From the SI prefix 'deka-' (from Greek 'deka', ten).

Where it is used

Widely used in Central and Eastern European cooking and shops (dag/dkg).

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system introduced in 1795.

Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram conversion formula

The relationship between points (1/100 carat) and dekagrams:

1 pt = 0.0002 dag
1 dag = 5000 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to dekagrams, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0002. To reverse, multiply dekagrams by 5000.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in dekagrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Dekagram to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to dekagrams

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0002.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in dekagrams (dag).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dekagram value by 5000.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to dag:
1 × 0.0002 = 0.0002 dag

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to dag:
100 × 0.0002 = 0.02 dag

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-point (1/100 carat) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to dekagrams aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 pt × 0.0002 = 0.1 dag

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-point (1/100 carat) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from points (1/100 carat) to dekagrams is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 pt × 0.0002 = 0.0008 dag

Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to dekagrams:

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Dekagram [dag]
0.012e-6
0.12e-5
10.0002
20.0004
30.0006
40.0008
50.001
100.002
200.004
300.006
400.008
500.01
1000.02
5000.1
10000.2

Frequently asked questions

How many dekagrams is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 0.0002 dekagram.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to dekagrams?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0002 to get dekagrams.
How do I convert dekagrams back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in dekagrams by 5000, or use the Dekagram to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many dekagrams is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 0.02 dekagrams, because 100 × 0.0002 = 0.02.

Convert Point (1/100 carat) to other weight units

Show all Point (1/100 carat) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Attogram (ag) Point (1/100 carat) to Femtogram (fg) Point (1/100 carat) to Picogram (pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Nanogram (ng) Point (1/100 carat) to Microgram (µg) Point (1/100 carat) to Milligram (mg) Point (1/100 carat) to Centigram (cg) Point (1/100 carat) to Decigram (dg) Point (1/100 carat) to Gram (g) Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram (dag) Point (1/100 carat) to Hectogram (hg) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram (kg) Point (1/100 carat) to Quintal (metric) (q) Point (1/100 carat) to Metric Ton (t) Point (1/100 carat) to Gigagram (Gg) Point (1/100 carat) to Teragram (Tg) Point (1/100 carat) to Petagram (Pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Grain (gr) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Point (1/100 carat) to Ounce (oz) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (lb) Point (1/100 carat) to Clove (clove) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (US) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (UK) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (US) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Wey (wey) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Carat (metric) (ct) Point (1/100 carat) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Pennyweight (dwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Momme (mom) Point (1/100 carat) to Mace (mace) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Point (1/100 carat) to Tael (tael) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Ratti (ratti) Point (1/100 carat) to Masha (masha) Point (1/100 carat) to Tola (tola) Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Point (1/100 carat) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Point (1/100 carat) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Point (1/100 carat) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Point (1/100 carat) to Muon Mass (mµ) Point (1/100 carat) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Point (1/100 carat) to Proton Mass (mp) Point (1/100 carat) to Neutron Mass (mn) Point (1/100 carat) to Deuteron Mass (md) Point (1/100 carat) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Point (1/100 carat) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Point (1/100 carat) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Point (1/100 carat) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Point (1/100 carat) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Point (1/100 carat) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Point (1/100 carat) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Point (1/100 carat) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Point (1/100 carat) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Point (1/100 carat) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Point (1/100 carat) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Point (1/100 carat) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal (pdl) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Point (1/100 carat) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.0002 dag) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.