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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Point (1/100 carat)

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to points (1/100 carat) instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 885.9226 point (1/100 carat) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Point (1/100 carat) 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Point (1/100 carat) conversion formula

The relationship between drams (avoirdupois) and points (1/100 carat):

1 dr = 885.9226 pt
1 pt = 0.0011287668 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to points (1/100 carat), multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 885.9226. To reverse, multiply points (1/100 carat) by 0.0011287668.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in points (1/100 carat) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert drams (avoirdupois) to points (1/100 carat)

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 885.9226.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the point (1/100 carat) value by 0.0011287668.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to pt:
1 × 885.9226 = 885.9226 pt

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to pt:
100 × 885.9226 = 88592.26 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One dram (avoirdupois) equals 1,000 points (1/100 carat) — the standard sub-millimeter precision conversion that materials engineers use whenever they switch between bulk material thickness specs (larger unit) and surface-finish characteristics (smaller unit).

1 dr × 885.9226 = 885.9226 pt

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One dram (avoirdupois) equals 1,000 points (1/100 carat). Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 dr × 885.9226 = 885.9226 pt

Dram (avoirdupois) to Point (1/100 carat) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (avoirdupois) to points (1/100 carat):

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Point (1/100 carat) [pt]
0.018.859226
0.188.59226
1885.9226
21771.8452
32657.7678
43543.6904
54429.613
108859.226
2017718.452
3026577.678
4035436.904
5044296.13
10088592.26
500442961.3
1000885922.6000000001

Frequently asked questions

How many points (1/100 carat) is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 885.9226 point (1/100 carat).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 885.9226 to get points (1/100 carat).
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0011287668, or use the Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many points (1/100 carat) is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 88592.26 points (1/100 carat), because 100 × 885.9226 = 88592.26.

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 = 885.9226 pt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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