Exagram is 1000000000000000000 gram units.
Exagrams to Drams Converter — Eg to dr
Convert Exagram (Eg) to Dram (dr) using the exact conversion factor (1 exagram = 5.643834e+17 dram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Exagrams to Drams converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Result = input x 1e+15 / 0.001771845195.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Exagrams to Drams
Weight conversions between Exagram and Dram 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: Exagram is 1000000000000000000 gram units, and an avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Formula
drams = exagrams × 5.643834e+17
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 exagram equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct exagram-to-dram factor of 5.643834e+17.
Simple example
1 Eg × 5.643834e+17 = 5.643834e+17 dr
1 exagram = 5.643834e+17 drams.
Real-world example
50 Eg × 5.643834e+17 = 2.821917e+19 dr
50 exagrams = 2.821917e+19 drams.
Conversion table
| Exagram (Eg) | Dram (dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 Eg | 5.643834e+17 dr |
| 5 Eg | 2.821917e+18 dr |
| 10 Eg | 5.643834e+18 dr |
| 25 Eg | 1.410958e+19 dr |
| 50 Eg | 2.821917e+19 dr |
| 100 Eg | 5.643834e+19 dr |
Reverse conversion: Dram to Exagram
5.643834e+17 dr × 1.771845e-18 = 1.000000016 Eg
5.643834e+17 drams = 1.000000016 exagrams.
exagrams = drams × 1.771845e-18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram to Exagram.
Understanding the Exagram (Eg)
Exagram is 1000000000000000000 gram units.
Understanding the Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
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Frequently asked questions
How many drams are in 1 exagram?
1 exagram equals 5.643834e+17 drams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert exagram to dram?
Multiply the exagram value by 5.643834e+17. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram back to exagram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram equals 1.771845e-18 exagrams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a exagram?
Exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a dram?
Dram (dr) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the exagram to dram conversion exact?
Yes. Both exagram and dram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 5.643834e+17 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.