An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Long tons
Convert drams (dr) to long tons (long ton) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
long ton = dr × 1.74386160714e-06
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Formula
long ton = dr × 1.74386160714e-06
dr = long ton ÷ 1.74386160714e-06
Conversion table
| 1 dr | 0.000002 long ton |
| 5 dr | 0.000009 long ton |
| 10 dr | 0.000017 long ton |
| 20 dr | 0.000035 long ton |
| 50 dr | 0.000087 long ton |
| 100 dr | 0.000174 long ton |
| 500 dr | 0.000872 long ton |
| 1000 dr | 0.001744 long ton |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the dram (dr). An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the long ton (long ton). A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
How do I convert drams to long tons?
Multiply the number of drams by 1.74386160714e-06 to get the equivalent value in long tons. For example, 5 dr × 1.74386160714e-06 = 0.000009 long ton.
Is the dram to long ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 1.74386160714e-06, so results are precise and consistent every time you use it.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in everyday measurement, shipping and logistics, scientific and industrial work, and any context where you need to switch between dram and long ton values.
Can I convert long tons back to drams?
Yes. Multiply the long tons value by 573440, or divide it by 1.74386160714e-06, to convert back to drams.
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About this conversion
This page converts drams (dr) into long tons (long ton) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Dram-to-Long ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is long ton = dr × 1.74386160714e-06, based on the standard definitions of dram and long ton.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Dram: An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce. Long ton: A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.