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A gram (symbol: g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one one-thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg). It is part of the International System of Units (SI) and is widely used worldwide for measuring small to moderate quantities of mass. One gram is approximately equal to 0.035274 avoirdupois ounces, making the conversion between grams and ounces a common requirement for international cooking and commerce. The gram provides a convenient scale for everyday measurements that are too small for kilograms but too large for milligrams. Foods, medications, precious stones, and small components are commonly measured in grams. In nutritional science, macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, and fat in food are expressed in grams per serving. In scientific contexts, the gram serves as the base unit of mass in the older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system, which is still used in some specialized fields. The gram's decimal relationship to the kilogram makes it easy to use within the metric system.

The gram was introduced in 1795 as part of the French metric system, the predecessor to the modern SI system. It was originally defined as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at the temperature of melting ice (0°C). This elegant definition tied mass directly to a measurable physical quantity, making the gram both practical and scientifically grounded. When the metric system was formally established, the kilogram became the base unit of mass, with the gram defined as one one-thousandth of a kilogram. A physical prototype — the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK) — was created in 1889 to embody the standard, and the gram was defined relative to it. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, a fundamental constant of quantum mechanics, making the definition of the gram equally precise and reproducible anywhere in the world without reliance on a physical artifact. This redefinition ensures the long-term stability and international consistency of the gram.

The gram is the standard unit for measuring food ingredients in most countries that use the metric system. Recipes in Europe, Australia, and much of Asia specify ingredients in grams, providing precise measurements that don't depend on the density of the ingredient (unlike volume measurements). Nutritional information on food packaging worldwide lists serving sizes and nutrient content in grams. In medicine and pharmacy, drug dosages are specified in grams or milligrams. Scientific research across chemistry, biology, and physics relies on grams for quantifying small masses. The gram is also the standard unit for measuring gemstones in the carat system (1 carat = 0.2 grams) and for measuring chemicals, spices, and precious materials.