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Convert Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy)

Convert cloves to drams (apothecary/troy) instantly. 1 clove = 933.3333333333 dram (apothecary/troy) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Clove

What is a clove?

The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).

Origin of the clove

A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.

Where it is used

Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.

When and where it was developed

Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.

Troy & Apothecary

Dram (apothecary/troy)

What is a dram (apothecary/troy)?

The apothecary (troy) dram equals one-eighth of a troy ounce, about 3.888 grams.

Origin of the dram (apothecary/troy)

From the apothecaries' system rooted in the Greek 'drachma'.

Where it is used

Historical pharmacy and medicine compounding.

When and where it was developed

Part of the apothecaries' system of weights used through the 19th century.

Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between cloves and drams (apothecary/troy):

1 clove = 933.3333333333 dr ap
1 dr ap = 0.0010714286 clove

To convert cloves to drams (apothecary/troy), multiply the value in cloves by 933.3333333333. To reverse, multiply drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0010714286.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in drams (apothecary/troy) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert cloves to drams (apothecary/troy)

  1. Write down the value in cloves (clove).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 933.3333333333.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dram (apothecary/troy) value by 0.0010714286.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 clove to dr ap:
1 × 933.3333333333 = 933.3333333333 dr ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 clove to dr ap:
100 × 933.3333333333 = 93333.3333333333 dr ap

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-clove dog leash equals a tidy round value in drams (apothecary/troy). Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 clove × 933.3333333333 = 2800 dr ap

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One clove of fabric converts to a value in drams (apothecary/troy) commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 clove × 933.3333333333 = 933.3333333333 dr ap

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 cloves tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in drams (apothecary/troy). This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 clove × 933.3333333333 = 1633.3333333333 dr ap

Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting cloves to drams (apothecary/troy):

Clove [clove]Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]
0.019.3333333333
0.193.3333333333
1933.3333333333
21866.6666666667
32800
43733.3333333333
54666.6666666667
109333.3333333333
2018666.6666666667
3028000
4037333.3333333333
5046666.6666666667
10093333.3333333333
500466666.6666666667
1000933333.3333333334

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 1 clove?
1 clove equals 933.3333333333 dram (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert cloves to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in cloves by 933.3333333333 to get drams (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) back to cloves?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0010714286, or use the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove converter.
How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 100 cloves?
100 cloves equals 93333.3333333333 drams (apothecary/troy), because 100 × 933.3333333333 = 93333.3333333333.

Convert Clove to other weight units

Show all Clove conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Clove to Attogram (ag) Clove to Femtogram (fg) Clove to Picogram (pg) Clove to Nanogram (ng) Clove to Microgram (µg) Clove to Milligram (mg) Clove to Centigram (cg) Clove to Decigram (dg) Clove to Gram (g) Clove to Dekagram (dag) Clove to Hectogram (hg) Clove to Kilogram (kg) Clove to Quintal (metric) (q) Clove to Metric Ton (t) Clove to Gigagram (Gg) Clove to Teragram (Tg) Clove to Petagram (Pg) Clove to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Clove to Grain (gr) Clove to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Clove to Ounce (oz) Clove to Pound (lb) Clove to Stone (US) (st) Clove to Stone (UK) (st) Clove to Quarter (US) (qr) Clove to Quarter (UK) (qr) Clove to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Clove to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Clove to Wey (wey) Clove to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Clove to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Clove to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Clove to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Clove to Carat (metric) (ct) Clove to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Clove to Pennyweight (dwt) Clove to Momme (mom) Clove to Mace (mace) Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Clove to Troy Ounce (oz t) Clove to Tael (tael) Clove to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Clove to Ratti (ratti) Clove to Masha (masha) Clove to Tola (tola) Clove to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Clove to Seer (Ser) (seer) Clove to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Clove to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Clove to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Clove to Muon Mass (mµ) Clove to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Clove to Proton Mass (mp) Clove to Neutron Mass (mn) Clove to Deuteron Mass (md) Clove to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Clove to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Clove to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Clove to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Clove to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Clove to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Clove to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Clove to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Clove to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Clove to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Clove to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Clove to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Clove to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Clove to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Clove to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Clove to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Clove to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Clove to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Clove to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Clove to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Clove to Poundal (pdl) Clove to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Clove to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Clove to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Clove to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 clove = 933.3333333333 dr ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.