An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Decigrams Converter — dr to dg
Convert Dram (dr) to Decigram (dg) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 17.71845195 decigram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Decigrams converter
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Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Result = input x 0.001771845195 / 0.0001.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Drams to Decigrams
Weight conversions between Dram and Decigram 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 decigram is 0.1 gram units.
Formula
decigrams = drams × 17.7184519531
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 decigram equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-decigram factor of 17.7184519531.
Simple example
1 dr × 17.71845195 = 17.71845195 dg
1 dram = 17.71845195 decigrams.
Real-world example
50 dr × 17.71845195 = 885.9225977 dg
50 drams = 885.9225977 decigrams.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Decigram (dg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 17.71845195 dg |
| 5 dr | 88.59225977 dg |
| 10 dr | 177.1845195 dg |
| 25 dr | 442.9612988 dg |
| 50 dr | 885.9225977 dg |
| 100 dr | 1,771.845195 dg |
Reverse conversion: Decigram to Dram
17.71845195 dg × 0.05643833912 = 0.9999999998 dr
17.71845195 decigrams = 0.9999999998 drams.
drams = decigrams × 0.0564383391193
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decigram to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Decigram (dg)
Decigram is 0.1 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decigrams are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 17.71845195 decigrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to decigram?
Multiply the dram value by 17.71845195. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decigram back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decigram equals 0.0564383391 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 decigram?
Decigram (dg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to decigram conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and decigram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 17.71845195 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.