Mass per volume density.
Drams per Cubic foot to Grains per Cubic yard Converter — dr/ft3 to gr/yd3
Convert Dram per Cubic foot (dr/ft3) to Grain per Cubic yard (gr/yd3) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram per cubic foot = 738.28125 grain per cubic yard). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams per Cubic foot to Grains per Cubic yard 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 0.06257212255 / 8.47537745e-5.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Drams per Cubic foot to Grains per Cubic yard
Dram per Cubic foot and Grain per Cubic yard 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
grains per cubic yard = drams per cubic foot × 738.28125
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram per cubic foot equals 0.0625721225545 base units, and 1 grain per cubic yard equals 0.0000847537744654 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram per cubic foot-to-grain per cubic yard factor of 738.28125.
Simple example
1 dr/ft3 × 738.28125 = 738.28125 gr/yd3
1 dram per cubic foot = 738.28125 grains per cubic yard.
Real-world example
1,000 dr/ft3 × 738.28125 = 738,281.25 gr/yd3
1,000 drams per cubic foot = 738,281.25 grains per cubic yard.
Conversion table
| Dram per Cubic foot (dr/ft3) | Grain per Cubic yard (gr/yd3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dr/ft3 | 73.828125 gr/yd3 |
| 1 dr/ft3 | 738.28125 gr/yd3 |
| 10 dr/ft3 | 7,382.8125 gr/yd3 |
| 100 dr/ft3 | 73,828.125 gr/yd3 |
| 1,000 dr/ft3 | 738,281.25 gr/yd3 |
| 10,000 dr/ft3 | 7,382,812.5 gr/yd3 |
Reverse conversion: Grain per Cubic yard to Dram per Cubic foot
738.28125 gr/yd3 × 0.001354497354 = 1 dr/ft3
738.28125 grains per cubic yard = 1 drams per cubic foot.
drams per cubic foot = grains per cubic yard × 0.0013544973545
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Grain per Cubic yard to Dram per Cubic foot.
Understanding the Dram per Cubic foot (dr/ft3)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Grain per Cubic yard (gr/yd3)
Mass per volume density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many grains per cubic yard are in 1 dram per cubic foot?
1 dram per cubic foot equals 738.28125 grains per cubic yard, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram per cubic foot to grain per cubic yard?
Multiply the dram per cubic foot value by 738.28125. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert grain per cubic yard back to dram per cubic foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 grain per cubic yard equals 0.0013544974 drams per cubic foot. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a dram per cubic foot?
Dram per Cubic foot (dr/ft3) is a unit of density.
What is a grain per cubic yard?
Grain per Cubic yard (gr/yd3) is a unit of density.
Is the dram per cubic foot to grain per cubic yard conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram per cubic foot and grain per cubic yard are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 738.28125 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.