Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois)
Convert points (1/100 carat) to drams (avoirdupois) instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 0.0011287668 dram (avoirdupois) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (avoirdupois) to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Point (1/100 carat)
A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.
A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.
The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.
Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.
Dram (avoirdupois)
The avoirdupois dram (dr) equals one-sixteenth of an ounce, about 1.77 grams.
From Greek 'drachma' through Latin 'dragma'.
Historically pharmacy; today occasional cooking and firearms (powder) use.
Defined as 1/256 of the avoirdupois pound.
Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) conversion formula
The relationship between points (1/100 carat) and drams (avoirdupois):
To convert points (1/100 carat) to drams (avoirdupois), multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0011287668. To reverse, multiply drams (avoirdupois) by 885.9226.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in drams (avoirdupois) 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 (avoirdupois) to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to drams (avoirdupois)
- Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0011287668.
- The product is the equivalent value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
- To reverse, multiply the dram (avoirdupois) value by 885.9226.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to dr:
1 × 0.0011287668 = 0.0011287668 dr
Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to dr:
100 × 0.0011287668 = 0.1128766779 dr
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-point (1/100 carat) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from points (1/100 carat) to drams (avoirdupois) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 pt × 0.0011287668 = 0.0045150671 dr
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-point (1/100 carat) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to drams (avoirdupois) aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 pt × 0.0011287668 = 0.5643833897 dr
Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to drams (avoirdupois):
| Point (1/100 carat) [pt] | Dram (avoirdupois) [dr] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.128767e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001128767 |
| 1 | 0.0011287668 |
| 2 | 0.0022575336 |
| 3 | 0.0033863003 |
| 4 | 0.0045150671 |
| 5 | 0.0056438339 |
| 10 | 0.0112876678 |
| 20 | 0.0225753356 |
| 30 | 0.0338630034 |
| 40 | 0.0451506712 |
| 50 | 0.056438339 |
| 100 | 0.1128766779 |
| 500 | 0.5643833897 |
| 1000 | 1.1287667794 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.0011287668 dr) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.