An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Drams to Slugs Converter — dr to slug
Convert Dram (dr) to Slug (slug) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram = 0.00012141 slug). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams to Slugs converter
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Mass/Weight Converter
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.
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Result = input x 0.001771845195 / 14.59390294.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Drams to Slugs
Weight conversions between Dram and Slug 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 a slug is an imperial mass unit.
Formula
slugs = drams × 0.000121409961608
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, and 1 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram-to-slug factor of 0.000121409961608.
Simple example
1 dr × 0.0001214099616 = 0.00012141 slug
1 dram = 0.00012141 slugs.
Real-world example
50 dr × 0.0001214099616 = 0.0060704981 slug
50 drams = 0.0060704981 slugs.
Conversion table
| Dram (dr) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 0.00012141 slug |
| 5 dr | 0.0006070498 slug |
| 10 dr | 0.0012140996 slug |
| 25 dr | 0.003035249 slug |
| 50 dr | 0.0060704981 slug |
| 100 dr | 0.0121409962 slug |
Reverse conversion: Slug to Dram
0.00012141 slug × 8236.55643 = 1.000000316 dr
0.00012141 slugs = 1.000000316 drams.
drams = slugs × 8236.55643044
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Slug to Dram.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many slugs are in 1 dram?
1 dram equals 0.00012141 slugs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram to slug?
Multiply the dram value by 0.0001214099616. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert slug back to dram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 slug equals 8,236.55643 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 slug?
Slug (slug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the dram to slug conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram and slug are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001214099616 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.