An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Centigrams Converter — dr to cg
Convert Dram (dr) to Centigram (cg) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 177.1845195 centigram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Centigrams converter
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Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Result = input x 0.001771845195 / 1e-5.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Drams to Centigrams
Weight conversions between Dram and Centigram 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: An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce, and centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Formula
centigrams = drams × 177.184519531
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 centigram equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-centigram factor of 177.184519531.
Simple example
1 dr × 177.1845195 = 177.1845195 cg
1 dram = 177.1845195 centigrams.
Real-world example
50 dr × 177.1845195 = 8,859.225977 cg
50 drams = 8,859.225977 centigrams.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Centigram (cg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 177.1845195 cg |
| 5 dr | 885.9225977 cg |
| 10 dr | 1,771.845195 cg |
| 25 dr | 4,429.612988 cg |
| 50 dr | 8,859.225977 cg |
| 100 dr | 17,718.45195 cg |
Reverse conversion: Centigram to Dram
177.1845195 cg × 0.005643833912 = 0.9999999998 dr
177.1845195 centigrams = 0.9999999998 drams.
drams = centigrams × 0.00564383391193
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigram to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Centigram (cg)
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centigrams are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 177.1845195 centigrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to centigram?
Multiply the dram value by 177.1845195. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigram back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigram equals 0.0056438339 drams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a dram?
Dram (dr) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a centigram?
Centigram (cg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to centigram conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and centigram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 177.1845195 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.