Convert Ratti to Dram (apothecary/troy)
Convert rattis to drams (apothecary/troy) instantly. 1 ratti = 0.0312505257 dram (apothecary/troy) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ratti converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Ratti
The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.
Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.
Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.
One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.
Dram (apothecary/troy)
The apothecary (troy) dram equals one-eighth of a troy ounce, about 3.888 grams.
From the apothecaries' system rooted in the Greek 'drachma'.
Historical pharmacy and medicine compounding.
Part of the apothecaries' system of weights used through the 19th century.
Ratti to Dram (apothecary/troy) 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 rattis and drams (apothecary/troy):
To convert rattis to drams (apothecary/troy), multiply the value in rattis by 0.0312505257. To reverse, multiply drams (apothecary/troy) by 31.9994617284.
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 Ratti converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert rattis to drams (apothecary/troy)
- Write down the value in rattis (ratti).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0312505257.
- The product is the equivalent value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
- To reverse, multiply the dram (apothecary/troy) value by 31.9994617284.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ratti to dr ap:
1 × 0.0312505257 = 0.0312505257 dr ap
Example 2 — Convert 100 ratti to dr ap:
100 × 0.0312505257 = 3.1250525665 dr ap
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-ratti sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to drams (apothecary/troy) aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 ratti × 0.0312505257 = 15.6252628324 dr ap
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-ratti plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from rattis to drams (apothecary/troy) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 ratti × 0.0312505257 = 0.1250021027 dr ap
Ratti to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting rattis to drams (apothecary/troy):
| Ratti [ratti] | Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0003125053 |
| 0.1 | 0.0031250526 |
| 1 | 0.0312505257 |
| 2 | 0.0625010513 |
| 3 | 0.093751577 |
| 4 | 0.1250021027 |
| 5 | 0.1562526283 |
| 10 | 0.3125052566 |
| 20 | 0.6250105133 |
| 30 | 0.9375157699 |
| 40 | 1.2500210266 |
| 50 | 1.5625262832 |
| 100 | 3.1250525665 |
| 500 | 15.6252628324 |
| 1000 | 31.2505256647 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ratti = 0.0312505257 dr ap) 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 Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.