An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Megagrams Converter — dr to Mg
Convert Dram (dr) to Megagram (Mg) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 0.0000017718 megagram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Megagrams converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Megagram is 1000000 gram units.
Result = input x 0.001771845195 / 1000.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Drams to Megagrams
Weight conversions between Dram and Megagram 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 megagram is 1000000 gram units.
Formula
megagrams = drams × 0.00000177184519531
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 megagram equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-megagram factor of 0.00000177184519531.
Simple example
1 dr × 0.000001771845195 = 0.0000017718 Mg
1 dram = 0.0000017718 megagrams.
Real-world example
50 dr × 0.000001771845195 = 0.0000885923 Mg
50 drams = 0.0000885923 megagrams.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Megagram (Mg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 0.0000017718 Mg |
| 5 dr | 0.0000088592 Mg |
| 10 dr | 0.0000177185 Mg |
| 25 dr | 0.0000442961 Mg |
| 50 dr | 0.0000885923 Mg |
| 100 dr | 0.0001771845 Mg |
Reverse conversion: Megagram to Dram
0.0000017718 Mg × 564383.3912 = 0.9999744925 dr
0.0000017718 megagrams = 0.9999744925 drams.
drams = megagrams × 564383.391193
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megagram to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Megagram (Mg)
Megagram is 1000000 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megagrams are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 0.0000017718 megagrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to megagram?
Multiply the dram value by 0.000001771845195. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megagram back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megagram equals 564,383.3912 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 megagram?
Megagram (Mg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to megagram conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and megagram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001771845195 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.