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Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (avoirdupois)

Convert hundredweights (uk) to drams (avoirdupois) instantly. 1 hundredweight (uk) = 28671.9999241469 dram (avoirdupois) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (avoirdupois) to Hundredweight (UK) 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

Hundredweight (UK)

What is a hundredweight (uk)?

The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (uk)

Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.

Where it is used

UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.

Avoirdupois

Dram (avoirdupois)

What is a dram (avoirdupois)?

The avoirdupois dram (dr) equals one-sixteenth of an ounce, about 1.77 grams.

Origin of the dram (avoirdupois)

From Greek 'drachma' through Latin 'dragma'.

Where it is used

Historically pharmacy; today occasional cooking and firearms (powder) use.

When and where it was developed

Defined as 1/256 of the avoirdupois pound.

Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (avoirdupois) conversion formula

The relationship between hundredweights (uk) and drams (avoirdupois):

1 cwt = 28671.9999241469 dr
1 dr = 3.487723e-5 cwt

To convert hundredweights (uk) to drams (avoirdupois), multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 28671.9999241469. To reverse, multiply drams (avoirdupois) by 3.487723e-5.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in drams (avoirdupois) 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 (avoirdupois) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (uk) to drams (avoirdupois)

  1. Write down the value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 28671.9999241469.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dram (avoirdupois) value by 3.487723e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to dr:
1 × 28671.9999241469 = 28671.9999241469 dr

Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to dr:
100 × 28671.9999241469 = 2867199.9924146873 dr

Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (avoirdupois) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (uk) to drams (avoirdupois):

Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]
0.01286.7199992415
0.12867.1999924147
128671.9999241469
257343.9998482937
386015.9997724406
4114687.9996965875
5143359.9996207344
10286719.9992414687
20573439.9984829375
30860159.9977244062
401146879.9969658749
501433599.9962073436
1002867199.9924146873
5001.4336e+7
10002.8672e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (avoirdupois) is 1 hundredweight (uk)?
1 hundredweight (uk) equals 28671.9999241469 dram (avoirdupois).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 28671.9999241469 to get drams (avoirdupois).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) back to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 3.487723e-5, or use the Dram (avoirdupois) to Hundredweight (UK) converter.
How many drams (avoirdupois) is 100 hundredweights (uk)?
100 hundredweights (uk) equals 2867199.9924146873 drams (avoirdupois), because 100 × 28671.9999241469 = 2867199.9924146873.

Convert Hundredweight (UK) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cwt = 28671.9999241469 dr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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