An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Picograms Converter — dr to pg
Convert Dram (dr) to Picogram (pg) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 1.771845e+12 picogram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Picograms converter
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Picogram is 1e-12 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 Picograms
Weight conversions between Dram and Picogram 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 picogram is 1e-12 gram units.
Formula
picograms = drams × 1.771845e+12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 picogram equals 1e-15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-picogram factor of 1.771845e+12.
Simple example
1 dr × 1.771845e+12 = 1.771845e+12 pg
1 dram = 1.771845e+12 picograms.
Real-world example
50 dr × 1.771845e+12 = 8.859226e+13 pg
50 drams = 8.859226e+13 picograms.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Picogram (pg) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 1.771845e+12 pg |
| 5 dr | 8.859226e+12 pg |
| 10 dr | 1.771845e+13 pg |
| 25 dr | 4.429613e+13 pg |
| 50 dr | 8.859226e+13 pg |
| 100 dr | 1.771845e+14 pg |
Reverse conversion: Picogram to Dram
1.771845e+12 pg × 5.643834e-13 = 0.9999998898 dr
1.771845e+12 picograms = 0.9999998898 drams.
drams = picograms × 5.643834e-13
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picogram to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Picogram (pg)
Picogram is 1e-12 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picograms are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 1.771845e+12 picograms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to picogram?
Multiply the dram value by 1.771845e+12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picogram back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picogram equals 5.643834e-13 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 picogram?
Picogram (pg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to picogram conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and picogram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.771845e+12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.