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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Tael

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to taels instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 0.0468750053 tael — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Tael 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

Tael

What is a tael?

The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).

Origin of the tael

From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.

Where it is used

East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.

When and where it was developed

A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Tael 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 taels:

1 dr = 0.0468750053 tael
1 tael = 21.3333309253 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to taels, multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0468750053. To reverse, multiply taels by 21.3333309253.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0468750053.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in taels (tael).
  4. To reverse, multiply the tael value by 21.3333309253.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to tael:
1 × 0.0468750053 = 0.0468750053 tael

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to tael:
100 × 0.0468750053 = 4.6875005291 tael

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 taels daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 dr × 0.0468750053 = 0.4687500529 tael

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 dr × 0.0468750053 = 0.2343750265 tael

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 dr × 0.0468750053 = 1.4062501587 tael

Dram (avoirdupois) to Tael conversion table

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

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Tael [tael]
0.010.0004687501
0.10.0046875005
10.0468750053
20.0937500106
30.1406250159
40.1875000212
50.2343750265
100.4687500529
200.9375001058
301.4062501587
401.8750002116
502.3437502646
1004.6875005291
50023.4375026455
100046.8750052911

Frequently asked questions

How many taels is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 0.0468750053 tael.
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to taels?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0468750053 to get taels.
How do I convert taels back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in taels by 21.3333309253, or use the Tael to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many taels is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 4.6875005291 taels, because 100 × 0.0468750053 = 4.6875005291.

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 = 0.0468750053 tael) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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