Mass per volume density.
Ounces per Quart to Drams per Quart Converter — oz/qt to dr/qt
Convert Ounce per Quart (oz/qt) to Dram per Quart (dr/qt) using the exact conversion factor (1 ounce per quart = 16 dram per quart). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Ounces per Quart to Drams per Quart converter
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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 29.95660683 / 1.872287927.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Ounces per Quart to Drams per Quart
Ounce per Quart and Dram per Quart 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 quart = ounces per quart × 16
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ounce per quart equals 29.9566068292 base units, and 1 dram per quart equals 1.87228792683 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ounce per quart-to-dram per quart factor of 16.
Simple example
1 oz/qt × 16 = 16 dr/qt
1 ounce per quart = 16 drams per quart.
Real-world example
1,000 oz/qt × 16 = 16,000 dr/qt
1,000 ounces per quart = 16,000 drams per quart.
Conversion table
| Ounce per Quart (oz/qt) | Dram per Quart (dr/qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 oz/qt | 1.6 dr/qt |
| 1 oz/qt | 16 dr/qt |
| 10 oz/qt | 160 dr/qt |
| 100 oz/qt | 1,600 dr/qt |
| 1,000 oz/qt | 16,000 dr/qt |
| 10,000 oz/qt | 160,000 dr/qt |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Quart to Ounce per Quart
16 dr/qt × 0.0625 = 1 oz/qt
16 drams per quart = 1 ounce per quart.
ounces per quart = drams per quart × 0.0625
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Quart to Ounce per Quart.
Understanding the Ounce per Quart (oz/qt)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Dram per Quart (dr/qt)
Mass per volume density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many drams per quart are in 1 ounce per quart?
1 ounce per quart equals 16 drams per quart, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ounce per quart to dram per quart?
Multiply the ounce per quart value by 16. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per quart back to ounce per quart?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per quart equals 0.0625 ounces per quart. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ounce per quart?
Ounce per Quart (oz/qt) is a unit of density.
What is a dram per quart?
Dram per Quart (dr/qt) is a unit of density.
Is the ounce per quart to dram per quart conversion exact?
Yes. Both ounce per quart and dram per quart are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 16 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.