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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Clove

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to cloves instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 0.0004882813 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove to Dram (avoirdupois) 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

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.

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.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Clove 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 drams (avoirdupois) and cloves:

1 dr = 0.0004882813 clove
1 clove = 2047.9999945819 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to cloves, multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0004882813. To reverse, multiply cloves by 2047.9999945819.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert drams (avoirdupois) to cloves

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0004882813.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
  4. To reverse, multiply the clove value by 2047.9999945819.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to clove:
1 × 0.0004882813 = 0.0004882813 clove

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to clove:
100 × 0.0004882813 = 0.0488281251 clove

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-dram (avoirdupois)-tall child measures a value in cloves that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 dr × 0.0004882813 = 0.0732421877 clove

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 drams (avoirdupois) into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in cloves — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 dr × 0.0004882813 = 0.0878906252 clove

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-dram (avoirdupois) piece of furniture converts to a value in cloves that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.

72 dr × 0.0004882813 = 0.0351562501 clove

Dram (avoirdupois) to Clove conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (avoirdupois) to cloves:

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Clove [clove]
0.014.882813e-6
0.14.882813e-5
10.0004882813
20.0009765625
30.0014648438
40.001953125
50.0024414063
100.0048828125
200.009765625
300.0146484375
400.0195312501
500.0244140626
1000.0488281251
5000.2441406256
10000.4882812513

Frequently asked questions

How many cloves is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 0.0004882813 clove.
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to cloves?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0004882813 to get cloves.
How do I convert cloves back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in cloves by 2047.9999945819, or use the Clove to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many cloves is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 0.0488281251 cloves, because 100 × 0.0004882813 = 0.0488281251.

Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dr = 0.0004882813 clove) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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