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

Convert kilopounds (kip) to drams (apothecary/troy) instantly. 1 kilopound (kip) = 116666.6666666667 dram (apothecary/troy) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in drams (apothecary/troy) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) converter for the reverse direction.

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 kip to dr ap:
1 × 116666.6666666667 = 116666.6666666667 dr ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 kip to dr ap:
100 × 116666.6666666667 = 1.166667e+7 dr ap

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

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

Kilopound (kip) [kip]Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]
0.011166.6666666667
0.111666.6666666667
1116666.6666666667
2233333.3333333333
3350000
4466666.6666666667
5583333.3333333334
101166666.6666666667
202333333.3333333335
303500000
404666666.666666667
505833333.333333334
1001.166667e+7
5005.833333e+7
10001.166667e+8

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 1 kilopound (kip)?
1 kilopound (kip) equals 116666.6666666667 dram (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert kilopounds (kip) to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 116666.6666666667 to get drams (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) back to kilopounds (kip)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 8.571429e-6, or use the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) converter.
How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 100 kilopounds (kip)?
100 kilopounds (kip) equals 1.166667e+7 drams (apothecary/troy), because 100 × 116666.6666666667 = 1.166667e+7.

Convert Kilopound (kip) to other weight units

Show all Kilopound (kip) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Attogram (ag) Kilopound (kip) to Femtogram (fg) Kilopound (kip) to Picogram (pg) Kilopound (kip) to Nanogram (ng) Kilopound (kip) to Microgram (µg) Kilopound (kip) to Milligram (mg) Kilopound (kip) to Centigram (cg) Kilopound (kip) to Decigram (dg) Kilopound (kip) to Gram (g) Kilopound (kip) to Dekagram (dag) Kilopound (kip) to Hectogram (hg) Kilopound (kip) to Kilogram (kg) Kilopound (kip) to Quintal (metric) (q) Kilopound (kip) to Metric Ton (t) Kilopound (kip) to Gigagram (Gg) Kilopound (kip) to Teragram (Tg) Kilopound (kip) to Petagram (Pg) Kilopound (kip) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Grain (gr) Kilopound (kip) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Kilopound (kip) to Ounce (oz) Kilopound (kip) to Pound (lb) Kilopound (kip) to Clove (clove) Kilopound (kip) to Stone (US) (st) Kilopound (kip) to Stone (UK) (st) Kilopound (kip) to Quarter (US) (qr) Kilopound (kip) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Kilopound (kip) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Kilopound (kip) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Kilopound (kip) to Wey (wey) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Kilopound (kip) to Carat (metric) (ct) Kilopound (kip) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Kilopound (kip) to Pennyweight (dwt) Kilopound (kip) to Momme (mom) Kilopound (kip) to Mace (mace) Kilopound (kip) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Kilopound (kip) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Kilopound (kip) to Tael (tael) Kilopound (kip) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Ratti (ratti) Kilopound (kip) to Masha (masha) Kilopound (kip) to Tola (tola) Kilopound (kip) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Kilopound (kip) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Kilopound (kip) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Kilopound (kip) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Kilopound (kip) to Muon Mass (mµ) Kilopound (kip) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Kilopound (kip) to Proton Mass (mp) Kilopound (kip) to Neutron Mass (mn) Kilopound (kip) to Deuteron Mass (md) Kilopound (kip) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Kilopound (kip) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Kilopound (kip) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Kilopound (kip) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Kilopound (kip) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Kilopound (kip) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Kilopound (kip) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Kilopound (kip) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Kilopound (kip) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Kilopound (kip) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Kilopound (kip) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Kilopound (kip) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Kilopound (kip) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Kilopound (kip) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Kilopound (kip) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Kilopound (kip) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Kilopound (kip) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Kilopound (kip) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Kilopound (kip) to Poundal (pdl) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Kilopound (kip) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Kilopound (kip) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Kilopound (kip) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 kip = 116666.6666666667 dr ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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