Dram (dr)
One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce.
Result
1 dram = 1.771845195 grams
Dram at a glance
| Unit name | Dram (plural: drams) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | dr |
| Quantity measured | Weight & Mass |
| Measurement system | US customary |
| Also known as | dr, drams, drachm |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 dram in other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 dr equals |
|---|---|
| Microgram | 1,771,845.2 µg |
| Milligram | 1,771.8452 mg |
| Gram | 1.7718452 g |
| Kilogram | 0.001771845 kg |
| Metric ton | 0.000001772 t |
| Ounce | 0.0625 oz |
| Pound | 0.00390625 lb |
| Stone | 0.000279018 st |
| US short ton | 0.000001953 ton |
| Imperial long ton | 0.000001744 long ton |
| Carat | 8.85922598 ct |
| Grain | 27.34375 gr |
| Troy ounce | 0.056966146 ozt |
| US hundredweight | 0.000039063 cwt |
| Imperial hundredweight | 0.000034877 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.