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Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip)

Convert drams (apothecary/troy) to kilopounds (kip) instantly. 1 dram (apothecary/troy) = 8.571429e-6 kilopound (kip) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilopound (kip) 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

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 (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) conversion formula

The relationship between drams (apothecary/troy) and kilopounds (kip):

1 dr ap = 8.571429e-6 kip
1 kip = 116666.6666666667 dr ap

To convert drams (apothecary/troy) to kilopounds (kip), multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 8.571429e-6. To reverse, multiply kilopounds (kip) by 116666.6666666667.

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 (apothecary/troy) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 8.571429e-6.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kilopounds (kip) (kip).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kilopound (kip) value by 116666.6666666667.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr ap to kip:
1 × 8.571429e-6 = 8.571429e-6 kip

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr ap to kip:
100 × 8.571429e-6 = 0.0008571429 kip

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 dr ap × 8.571429e-6 = 4.285714e-5 kip

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-dram (apothecary/troy) 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 ap × 8.571429e-6 = 0.0002571429 kip

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

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

10 dr ap × 8.571429e-6 = 8.571429e-5 kip

Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) conversion table

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

Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]Kilopound (kip) [kip]
0.018.571429e-8
0.18.571429e-7
18.571429e-6
21.714286e-5
32.571429e-5
43.428571e-5
54.285714e-5
108.571429e-5
200.0001714286
300.0002571429
400.0003428571
500.0004285714
1000.0008571429
5000.0042857143
10000.0085714286

Frequently asked questions

How many kilopounds (kip) is 1 dram (apothecary/troy)?
1 dram (apothecary/troy) equals 8.571429e-6 kilopound (kip).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) to kilopounds (kip)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 8.571429e-6 to get kilopounds (kip).
How do I convert kilopounds (kip) back to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 116666.6666666667, or use the Kilopound (kip) to Dram (apothecary/troy) converter.
How many kilopounds (kip) is 100 drams (apothecary/troy)?
100 drams (apothecary/troy) equals 0.0008571429 kilopounds (kip), because 100 × 8.571429e-6 = 0.0008571429.

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 = 8.571429e-6 kip) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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