An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Decagrams Converter — dr to dag
Convert Dram (dr) to Decagram (dag) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 0.1771845195 decagram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Decagrams converter
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Mass/Weight Converter
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.
Decagram is 10 gram units.
Result = input x 0.001771845195 / 0.01.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Drams to Decagrams
Weight conversions between Dram and Decagram 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 decagram is 10 gram units.
Formula
decagrams = drams × 0.177184519531
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 decagram equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-decagram factor of 0.177184519531.
Simple example
1 dr × 0.1771845195 = 0.1771845195 dag
1 dram = 0.1771845195 decagrams.
Real-world example
50 dr × 0.1771845195 = 8.859225977 dag
50 drams = 8.859225977 decagrams.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Decagram (dag) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 0.1771845195 dag |
| 5 dr | 0.8859225977 dag |
| 10 dr | 1.771845195 dag |
| 25 dr | 4.429612988 dag |
| 50 dr | 8.859225977 dag |
| 100 dr | 17.71845195 dag |
Reverse conversion: Decagram to Dram
0.1771845195 dag × 5.643833912 = 0.9999999998 dr
0.1771845195 decagrams = 0.9999999998 drams.
drams = decagrams × 5.64383391193
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decagram to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Decagram (dag)
Decagram is 10 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decagrams are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 0.1771845195 decagrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to decagram?
Multiply the dram value by 0.1771845195. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decagram back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decagram equals 5.643833912 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 decagram?
Decagram (dag) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to decagram conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and decagram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1771845195 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.