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Dram (dr)

One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce.

Result1.771845195

1 dram = 1.771845195 grams

Dram at a glance

Unit nameDram (plural: drams)
Symboldr
Quantity measuredWeight & Mass
Measurement systemUS customary
Also known asdr, drams, drachm
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 dram in other weight & mass units

Unit1 dr equals
Microgram1,771,845.2 µg
Milligram1,771.8452 mg
Gram1.7718452 g
Kilogram0.001771845 kg
Metric ton0.000001772 t
Ounce0.0625 oz
Pound0.00390625 lb
Stone0.000279018 st
US short ton0.000001953 ton
Imperial long ton0.000001744 long ton
Carat8.85922598 ct
Grain27.34375 gr
Troy ounce0.056966146 ozt
US hundredweight0.000039063 cwt
Imperial hundredweight0.000034877 long cwt

Frequently asked questions

What is a dram?
One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce.
What is the symbol for the dram?
The symbol for the dram is dr. It measures weight & mass.
How many grams are in a dram?
1 dram = 1.7718452 grams.
How many kilograms are in a dram?
1 dram = 0.001771845 kilograms.
How many metric tons are in a dram?
1 dram = 0.000001772 metric tons.