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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Microgram

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to micrograms instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 1771845.2 microgram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Microgram 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.

Metric / SI

Microgram

What is a microgram?

A microgram (ug) equals 10^-9 kilogram, or one-millionth of a gram.

Origin of the microgram

From the SI prefix 'micro-' (from Greek 'mikros', small).

Where it is used

Trace nutrients, potent drug doses, and environmental contaminant levels.

When and where it was developed

The micro- prefix was incorporated into the SI in 1960.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Microgram conversion formula

The relationship between drams (avoirdupois) and micrograms:

1 dr = 1771845.2 µg
1 µg = 5.643834e-7 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to micrograms, multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1771845.2. To reverse, multiply micrograms by 5.643834e-7.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1771845.2.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in micrograms (µg).
  4. To reverse, multiply the microgram value by 5.643834e-7.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to µg:
1 × 1771845.2 = 1771845.2 µg

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to µg:
100 × 1771845.2 = 1.771845e+8 µg

Real-world example — Centimeter to wavelength scale

One dram (avoirdupois) equals 10 million micrograms. Physics curricula use this kind of conversion to relate everyday measurements to atomic and optical scales.

1 dr × 1771845.2 = 1771845.2 µg

Real-world example — Small-scale to atomic-scale

One dram (avoirdupois) equals 10 million micrograms — useful for physics curricula that relate everyday measurements to atomic and optical scales.

1 dr × 1771845.2 = 1771845.2 µg

Dram (avoirdupois) to Microgram conversion table

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

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Microgram [µg]
0.0117718.452
0.1177184.52
11771845.2
23543690.3999999999
35315535.5999999996
47087380.7999999998
58859226
101.771845e+7
203.54369e+7
305.315536e+7
407.087381e+7
508.859226e+7
1001.771845e+8
5008.859226e+8
10001.771845e+9

Frequently asked questions

How many micrograms is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 1771845.2 microgram.
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to micrograms?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1771845.2 to get micrograms.
How do I convert micrograms back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in micrograms by 5.643834e-7, or use the Microgram to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many micrograms is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 1.771845e+8 micrograms, because 100 × 1771845.2 = 1.771845e+8.

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 = 1771845.2 µg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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