Mass per volume density.
Carats per Quart to Drams per Teaspoon Converter — ct/qt to dr/tsp
Convert Carat per Quart (ct/qt) to Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 carat per quart = 0.0005878994 dram per teaspoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Carats per Quart to Drams per Teaspoon converter
Converter
Density Converter
Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 0.2113376419 / 359.479282.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Carats per Quart to Drams per Teaspoon
Carat per Quart and Dram per Teaspoon both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
drams per teaspoon = carats per quart × 0.000587899365826
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 carat per quart equals 0.211337641887 base units, and 1 dram per teaspoon equals 359.479281951 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct carat per quart-to-dram per teaspoon factor of 0.000587899365826.
Simple example
1 ct/qt × 0.0005878993658 = 0.0005878994 dr/tsp
1 carat per quart = 0.0005878994 drams per teaspoon.
Real-world example
1,000 ct/qt × 0.0005878993658 = 0.5878993658 dr/tsp
1,000 carats per quart = 0.5878993658 drams per teaspoon.
Conversion table
| Carat per Quart (ct/qt) | Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ct/qt | 0.0000587899 dr/tsp |
| 1 ct/qt | 0.0005878994 dr/tsp |
| 10 ct/qt | 0.0058789937 dr/tsp |
| 100 ct/qt | 0.0587899366 dr/tsp |
| 1,000 ct/qt | 0.5878993658 dr/tsp |
| 10,000 ct/qt | 5.878993658 dr/tsp |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Teaspoon to Carat per Quart
0.0005878994 dr/tsp × 1700.971388 = 1.000000058 ct/qt
0.0005878994 drams per teaspoon = 1.000000058 carats per quart.
carats per quart = drams per teaspoon × 1700.9713875
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Teaspoon to Carat per Quart.
Understanding the Carat per Quart (ct/qt)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp)
Mass per volume density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many drams per teaspoon are in 1 carat per quart?
1 carat per quart equals 0.0005878994 drams per teaspoon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert carat per quart to dram per teaspoon?
Multiply the carat per quart value by 0.0005878993658. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per teaspoon back to carat per quart?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per teaspoon equals 1,700.971388 carats per quart. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a carat per quart?
Carat per Quart (ct/qt) is a unit of density.
What is a dram per teaspoon?
Dram per Teaspoon (dr/tsp) is a unit of density.
Is the carat per quart to dram per teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both carat per quart and dram per teaspoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0005878993658 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.