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Convert Quintal (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy)

Convert quintals (metric) to drams (apothecary/troy) instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 25720.5972549024 dram (apothecary/troy) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quintal (metric) 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

Metric / SI

Quintal (metric)

What is a quintal (metric)?

The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.

Origin of the quintal (metric)

From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.

Where it is used

Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.

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.

Quintal (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion formula

The relationship between quintals (metric) and drams (apothecary/troy):

1 q = 25720.5972549024 dr ap
1 dr ap = 3.887935e-5 q

To convert quintals (metric) to drams (apothecary/troy), multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 25720.5972549024. To reverse, multiply drams (apothecary/troy) by 3.887935e-5.

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 Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 25720.5972549024.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dram (apothecary/troy) value by 3.887935e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to dr ap:
1 × 25720.5972549024 = 25720.5972549024 dr ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to dr ap:
100 × 25720.5972549024 = 2572059.7254902381 dr ap

Quintal (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion table

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

Quintal (metric) [q]Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]
0.01257.205972549
0.12572.0597254902
125720.5972549024
251441.1945098048
377161.7917647071
4102882.3890196095
5128602.9862745119
10257205.9725490238
20514411.9450980477
30771617.9176470715
401028823.8901960953
501286029.862745119
1002572059.7254902381
5001.28603e+7
10002.57206e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 25720.5972549024 dram (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert quintals (metric) to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 25720.5972549024 to get drams (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 3.887935e-5, or use the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 2572059.7254902381 drams (apothecary/troy), because 100 × 25720.5972549024 = 2572059.7254902381.

Convert Quintal (metric) to other weight units

Show all Quintal (metric) conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Quintal (metric) to Attogram (ag) Quintal (metric) to Femtogram (fg) Quintal (metric) to Picogram (pg) Quintal (metric) to Nanogram (ng) Quintal (metric) to Microgram (µg) Quintal (metric) to Milligram (mg) Quintal (metric) to Centigram (cg) Quintal (metric) to Decigram (dg) Quintal (metric) to Gram (g) Quintal (metric) to Dekagram (dag) Quintal (metric) to Hectogram (hg) Quintal (metric) to Kilogram (kg) Quintal (metric) to Metric Ton (t) Quintal (metric) to Gigagram (Gg) Quintal (metric) to Teragram (Tg) Quintal (metric) to Petagram (Pg) Quintal (metric) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Quintal (metric) to Grain (gr) Quintal (metric) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Quintal (metric) to Ounce (oz) Quintal (metric) to Pound (lb) Quintal (metric) to Clove (clove) Quintal (metric) to Stone (US) (st) Quintal (metric) to Stone (UK) (st) Quintal (metric) to Quarter (US) (qr) Quintal (metric) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Quintal (metric) to Wey (wey) Quintal (metric) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Quintal (metric) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Quintal (metric) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Quintal (metric) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Quintal (metric) to Carat (metric) (ct) Quintal (metric) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Quintal (metric) to Pennyweight (dwt) Quintal (metric) to Momme (mom) Quintal (metric) to Mace (mace) Quintal (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Quintal (metric) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Quintal (metric) to Tael (tael) Quintal (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Quintal (metric) to Ratti (ratti) Quintal (metric) to Masha (masha) Quintal (metric) to Tola (tola) Quintal (metric) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Quintal (metric) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Quintal (metric) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Quintal (metric) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Quintal (metric) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Quintal (metric) to Muon Mass (mµ) Quintal (metric) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Quintal (metric) to Proton Mass (mp) Quintal (metric) to Neutron Mass (mn) Quintal (metric) to Deuteron Mass (md) Quintal (metric) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Quintal (metric) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Quintal (metric) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Quintal (metric) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Quintal (metric) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Quintal (metric) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Quintal (metric) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Quintal (metric) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Quintal (metric) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Quintal (metric) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Quintal (metric) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Quintal (metric) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Quintal (metric) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Quintal (metric) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Quintal (metric) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Quintal (metric) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Quintal (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Quintal (metric) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Quintal (metric) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Quintal (metric) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Quintal (metric) to Poundal (pdl) Quintal (metric) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Quintal (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Quintal (metric) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Quintal (metric) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 q = 25720.5972549024 dr ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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