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Density and Mass

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Convert drams (avoirdupois) (dr) to grams (g).

Factor1 dr = 1.771845 g

Converter

dr

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1.77185g

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
g = dr × 1.771845

Multiply any value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1.771845 to obtain the value in grams.

Worked example

Convert 1 dr to g.

  1. 01Start with 1 dr.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1.771845 = 1.77185 g.
Result1 dr = 1.77185 g

Conversion table

drg
11.7718
23.5437
58.8592
1017.718
2035.437
5088.592
100177.18
200354.37
500885.92
10001771.8

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from dr to g?
1 dr equals 1.771845 g. To convert, multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1.771845.
How do I convert 1 dr to g?
1 dr = 1.77185 g. For any value, multiply by 1.771845.
How do I convert g back to dr?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.5643834. So 1 g = 0.564383 dr.
When would I need to convert dram (avoirdupois) to gram?
Mass conversions appear in material balances, reagent dosing, and reconciling vendor specifications across imperial/metric systems.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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