Convert Drams (dr) to Grams (g)

1 dr = 1.771845 g. Enter any value in dr below and see it expressed in g with full precision.

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Formula

1 dr = 1.771845 g

To convert dr to g, multiply the value by 1.771845.

Drams (dr) — The dram (1.77 g) is 1/16 ounce, an apothecary heritage unit — and in Scotland, "a wee dram" became the word for a pour of whisky.

Round 1.771845 to one or two significant digits and multiply mentally. Use the exact factor when accuracy matters.

The dram (1.77 g) is 1/16 ounce, an apothecary heritage unit — and in Scotland, "a wee dram" became the word for a pour of whisky.

Grams is a Weight & Mass unit with its own historical and regional roots, now defined in relation to internationally agreed reference standards.

For everyday use, 2 to 4 decimal places are enough. Scientific or engineering work may require 6 or more.

Yes. Simply invert the ratio: divide the g value by 1.771845 to get the equivalent in dr.

Both measure Weight & Mass, but they belong to different unit systems or scales, which is why a conversion factor is needed between them.