Mass per volume density.
Drams per Gallon to Grams per Gallon Converter — dr/gal to g/gal
Convert Dram per Gallon (dr/gal) to Gram per Gallon (g/gal) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram per gallon = 1.771845195 gram per gallon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams per Gallon to Grams per Gallon 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 0.4680719817 / 0.2641720524.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Drams per Gallon to Grams per Gallon
Dram per Gallon and Gram per Gallon 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
grams per gallon = drams per gallon × 1.77184519531
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram per gallon equals 0.468071981707 base units, and 1 gram per gallon equals 0.264172052358 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram per gallon-to-gram per gallon factor of 1.77184519531.
Simple example
1 dr/gal × 1.771845195 = 1.771845195 g/gal
1 dram per gallon = 1.771845195 grams per gallon.
Real-world example
1,000 dr/gal × 1.771845195 = 1,771.845195 g/gal
1,000 drams per gallon = 1,771.845195 grams per gallon.
Conversion table
| Dram per Gallon (dr/gal) | Gram per Gallon (g/gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dr/gal | 0.1771845195 g/gal |
| 1 dr/gal | 1.771845195 g/gal |
| 10 dr/gal | 17.71845195 g/gal |
| 100 dr/gal | 177.1845195 g/gal |
| 1,000 dr/gal | 1,771.845195 g/gal |
| 10,000 dr/gal | 17,718.45195 g/gal |
Reverse conversion: Gram per Gallon to Dram per Gallon
1.771845195 g/gal × 0.5643833912 = 0.9999999998 dr/gal
1.771845195 grams per gallon = 0.9999999998 drams per gallon.
drams per gallon = grams per gallon × 0.564383391193
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gram per Gallon to Dram per Gallon.
Understanding the Dram per Gallon (dr/gal)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Gram per Gallon (g/gal)
Mass per volume density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams per gallon are in 1 dram per gallon?
1 dram per gallon equals 1.771845195 grams per gallon, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram per gallon to gram per gallon?
Multiply the dram per gallon value by 1.771845195. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gram per gallon back to dram per gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gram per gallon equals 0.5643833912 drams per gallon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a dram per gallon?
Dram per Gallon (dr/gal) is a unit of density.
What is a gram per gallon?
Gram per Gallon (g/gal) is a unit of density.
Is the dram per gallon to gram per gallon conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram per gallon and gram per gallon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.771845195 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.