Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Decigrams to Drams Converter — dg to dr
Convert Decigram (dg) to Dram (dr) using the exact conversion factor (1 decigram = 0.0564383391 dram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decigrams to Drams converter
Converter
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Convert SI mass, imperial weight, jewelry, atomic, and astronomy mass units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 0.001771845195.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Decigrams to Drams
Weight conversions between Decigram 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: Decigram is 0.1 gram units, and an avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Formula
drams = decigrams × 0.0564383391193
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decigram equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decigram-to-dram factor of 0.0564383391193.
Simple example
1 dg × 0.05643833912 = 0.0564383391 dr
1 decigram = 0.0564383391 drams.
Real-world example
50 dg × 0.05643833912 = 2.821916956 dr
50 decigrams = 2.821916956 drams.
Conversion table
| Decigram (dg) | Dram (dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 dg | 0.0564383391 dr |
| 5 dg | 0.2821916956 dr |
| 10 dg | 0.5643833912 dr |
| 25 dg | 1.410958478 dr |
| 50 dg | 2.821916956 dr |
| 100 dg | 5.643833912 dr |
Reverse conversion: Dram to Decigram
0.0564383391 dr × 17.71845195 = 0.9999999997 dg
0.0564383391 drams = 0.9999999997 decigrams.
decigrams = drams × 17.7184519531
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram to Decigram.
Understanding the Decigram (dg)
Decigram is 0.1 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 decigram?
1 decigram equals 0.0564383391 drams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decigram to dram?
Multiply the decigram value by 0.05643833912. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram back to decigram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram equals 17.71845195 decigrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decigram?
Decigram (dg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a dram?
Dram (dr) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the decigram to dram conversion exact?
Yes. Both decigram and dram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.05643833912 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.