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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Kilopound (kip)

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to kilopounds (kip) instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 3.90625e-6 kilopound (kip) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilopound (kip) 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

Kilopound (kip)

What is a kilopound (kip)?

The kilopound, or kip, equals 1,000 pounds, about 453.6 kilograms.

Origin of the kilopound (kip)

A blend of 'kilo' and 'pound'; the contraction 'kip' is widely used.

Where it is used

Structural and civil engineering loads in the United States.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in 20th-century US engineering practice.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Kilopound (kip) conversion formula

The relationship between drams (avoirdupois) and kilopounds (kip):

1 dr = 3.90625e-6 kip
1 kip = 255999.9993227399 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to kilopounds (kip), multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 3.90625e-6. To reverse, multiply kilopounds (kip) by 255999.9993227399.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert drams (avoirdupois) to kilopounds (kip)

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 3.90625e-6.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kilopounds (kip) (kip).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kilopound (kip) value by 255999.9993227399.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to kip:
1 × 3.90625e-6 = 3.90625e-6 kip

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to kip:
100 × 3.90625e-6 = 0.000390625 kip

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-dram (avoirdupois) fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between drams (avoirdupois) and kilopounds (kip) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 dr × 3.90625e-6 = 3.90625e-5 kip

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 drams (avoirdupois) wide. Converting to kilopounds (kip) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 dr × 3.90625e-6 = 1.953125e-5 kip

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-dram (avoirdupois) school ruler converts cleanly to kilopounds (kip) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 dr × 3.90625e-6 = 0.0001171875 kip

Dram (avoirdupois) to Kilopound (kip) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (avoirdupois) to kilopounds (kip):

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Kilopound (kip) [kip]
0.013.90625e-8
0.13.90625e-7
13.90625e-6
27.8125e-6
31.171875e-5
41.5625e-5
51.953125e-5
103.90625e-5
207.8125e-5
300.0001171875
400.00015625
500.0001953125
1000.000390625
5000.001953125
10000.00390625

Frequently asked questions

How many kilopounds (kip) is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 3.90625e-6 kilopound (kip).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to kilopounds (kip)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 3.90625e-6 to get kilopounds (kip).
How do I convert kilopounds (kip) back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 255999.9993227399, or use the Kilopound (kip) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many kilopounds (kip) is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 0.000390625 kilopounds (kip), because 100 × 3.90625e-6 = 0.000390625.

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 = 3.90625e-6 kip) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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