Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Centigrams to Drams Converter — cg to dr
Convert Centigram (cg) to Dram (dr) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram = 0.0056438339 dram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams to Drams converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.001771845195.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Centigrams to Drams
Weight conversions between Centigram and Dram come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: Centigram is 0.01 gram units, and an avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Formula
drams = centigrams × 0.00564383391193
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram-to-dram factor of 0.00564383391193.
Simple example
1 cg × 0.005643833912 = 0.0056438339 dr
1 centigram = 0.0056438339 drams.
Real-world example
50 cg × 0.005643833912 = 0.2821916956 dr
50 centigrams = 0.2821916956 drams.
Conversion table
| Centigram (cg) | Dram (dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 cg | 0.0056438339 dr |
| 5 cg | 0.0282191696 dr |
| 10 cg | 0.0564383391 dr |
| 25 cg | 0.1410958478 dr |
| 50 cg | 0.2821916956 dr |
| 100 cg | 0.5643833912 dr |
Reverse conversion: Dram to Centigram
0.0056438339 dr × 177.1845195 = 0.9999999979 cg
0.0056438339 drams = 0.9999999979 centigrams.
centigrams = drams × 177.184519531
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram to Centigram.
Understanding the Centigram (cg)
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
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Frequently asked questions
How many drams are in 1 centigram?
1 centigram equals 0.0056438339 drams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram to dram?
Multiply the centigram value by 0.005643833912. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram back to centigram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram equals 177.1845195 centigrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centigram?
Centigram (cg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a dram?
Dram (dr) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the centigram to dram conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram and dram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.005643833912 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.