An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Exagrams Converter — dr to Eg
Convert Dram (dr) to Exagram (Eg) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 1.771845e-18 exagram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Exagrams 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.
Exagram is 1000000000000000000 gram units.
Result = input x 0.001771845195 / 1e+15.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Drams to Exagrams
Weight conversions between Dram and Exagram 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 exagram is 1000000000000000000 gram units.
Formula
exagrams = drams × 1.771845e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 exagram equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-exagram factor of 1.771845e-18.
Simple example
1 dr × 1.771845e-18 = 1.771845e-18 Eg
1 dram = 1.771845e-18 exagrams.
Real-world example
50 dr × 1.771845e-18 = 8.859226e-17 Eg
50 drams = 8.859226e-17 exagrams.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Exagram (Eg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 1.771845e-18 Eg |
| 5 dr | 8.859226e-18 Eg |
| 10 dr | 1.771845e-17 Eg |
| 25 dr | 4.429613e-17 Eg |
| 50 dr | 8.859226e-17 Eg |
| 100 dr | 1.771845e-16 Eg |
Reverse conversion: Exagram to Dram
1.771845e-18 Eg × 5.643834e+17 = 0.9999998898 dr
1.771845e-18 exagrams = 0.9999998898 drams.
drams = exagrams × 5.643834e+17
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Exagram to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Exagram (Eg)
Exagram is 1000000000000000000 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many exagrams are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 1.771845e-18 exagrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to exagram?
Multiply the dram value by 1.771845e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert exagram back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 exagram equals 5.643834e+17 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 exagram?
Exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to exagram conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and exagram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.771845e-18 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.