Gram (unit)

A gram is a unit of mass in the metric system, used to measure how heavy something is. It is equivalent to one thousandth of a kilogram, which is the standard unit for measuring weight. To visualize a gram, consider that a paperclip weighs about one gram. Grams are commonly used in cooking, science, and various everyday situations to quantify small amounts, such as in nutrition labels where food is measured in grams to indicate portion sizes or nutrient content.