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Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove

Convert drams (apothecary/troy) to cloves instantly. 1 dram (apothecary/troy) = 0.0010714286 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy) 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

Troy & Apothecary

Dram (apothecary/troy)

What is a dram (apothecary/troy)?

The apothecary (troy) dram equals one-eighth of a troy ounce, about 3.888 grams.

Origin of the dram (apothecary/troy)

From the apothecaries' system rooted in the Greek 'drachma'.

Where it is used

Historical pharmacy and medicine compounding.

When and where it was developed

Part of the apothecaries' system of weights used through the 19th century.

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 (apothecary/troy) 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 (apothecary/troy) and cloves:

1 dr ap = 0.0010714286 clove
1 clove = 933.3333333333 dr ap

To convert drams (apothecary/troy) to cloves, multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0010714286. To reverse, multiply cloves by 933.3333333333.

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 (apothecary/troy) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert drams (apothecary/troy) to cloves

  1. Write down the value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0010714286.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
  4. To reverse, multiply the clove value by 933.3333333333.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr ap to clove:
1 × 0.0010714286 = 0.0010714286 clove

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr ap to clove:
100 × 0.0010714286 = 0.1071428571 clove

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-dram (apothecary/troy) 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 ap × 0.0010714286 = 0.0771428571 clove

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-dram (apothecary/troy)-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 ap × 0.0010714286 = 0.1607142857 clove

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 drams (apothecary/troy) 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 ap × 0.0010714286 = 0.1928571429 clove

Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (apothecary/troy) to cloves:

Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]Clove [clove]
0.011.071429e-5
0.10.0001071429
10.0010714286
20.0021428571
30.0032142857
40.0042857143
50.0053571429
100.0107142857
200.0214285714
300.0321428571
400.0428571429
500.0535714286
1000.1071428571
5000.5357142857
10001.0714285714

Frequently asked questions

How many cloves is 1 dram (apothecary/troy)?
1 dram (apothecary/troy) equals 0.0010714286 clove.
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) to cloves?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0010714286 to get cloves.
How do I convert cloves back to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in cloves by 933.3333333333, or use the Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy) converter.
How many cloves is 100 drams (apothecary/troy)?
100 drams (apothecary/troy) equals 0.1071428571 cloves, because 100 × 0.0010714286 = 0.1071428571.

Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to other weight units

Show all Dram (apothecary/troy) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Attogram (ag) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Femtogram (fg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Picogram (pg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Nanogram (ng) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Microgram (µg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Milligram (mg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Centigram (cg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Decigram (dg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gram (g) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Dekagram (dag) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hectogram (hg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilogram (kg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quintal (metric) (q) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Metric Ton (t) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gigagram (Gg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Teragram (Tg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Petagram (Pg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Grain (gr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ounce (oz) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pound (lb) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove (clove) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Stone (US) (st) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Stone (UK) (st) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (US) (qr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Wey (wey) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Carat (metric) (ct) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pennyweight (dwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Momme (mom) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mace (mace) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tael (tael) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ratti (ratti) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Masha (masha) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tola (tola) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Dram (apothecary/troy) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Muon Mass (mµ) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Proton Mass (mp) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Neutron Mass (mn) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Deuteron Mass (md) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Poundal (pdl) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dr ap = 0.0010714286 clove) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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