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Convert Slug to Dram (apothecary/troy)

Convert slugs to drams (apothecary/troy) instantly. 1 slug = 3753.6389982486 dram (apothecary/troy) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Slug 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

Force / Engineering

Slug

What is a slug?

The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.

Origin of the slug

Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.

Where it is used

US and British engineering dynamics.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.

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.

Slug to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and drams (apothecary/troy):

1 slug = 3753.6389982486 dr ap
1 dr ap = 0.0002664081 slug

To convert slugs to drams (apothecary/troy), multiply the value in slugs by 3753.6389982486. To reverse, multiply drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0002664081.

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 Slug converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 3753.6389982486.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dram (apothecary/troy) value by 0.0002664081.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to dr ap:
1 × 3753.6389982486 = 3753.6389982486 dr ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to dr ap:
100 × 3753.6389982486 = 375363.8998248581 dr ap

Slug to Dram (apothecary/troy) conversion table

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

Slug [slug]Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]
0.0137.5363899825
0.1375.3638998249
13753.6389982486
27507.2779964972
311260.9169947457
415014.5559929943
518768.1949912429
1037536.3899824858
2075072.7799649716
30112609.1699474574
40150145.5599299432
50187681.9499124291
100375363.8998248581
5001876819.4991242907
10003753638.9982485813

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 3753.6389982486 dram (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert slugs to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 3753.6389982486 to get drams (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0002664081, or use the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Slug converter.
How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 375363.8998248581 drams (apothecary/troy), because 100 × 3753.6389982486 = 375363.8998248581.

Convert Slug to other weight units

Show all Slug conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Slug to Attogram (ag) Slug to Femtogram (fg) Slug to Picogram (pg) Slug to Nanogram (ng) Slug to Microgram (µg) Slug to Milligram (mg) Slug to Centigram (cg) Slug to Decigram (dg) Slug to Gram (g) Slug to Dekagram (dag) Slug to Hectogram (hg) Slug to Kilogram (kg) Slug to Quintal (metric) (q) Slug to Metric Ton (t) Slug to Gigagram (Gg) Slug to Teragram (Tg) Slug to Petagram (Pg) Slug to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Slug to Grain (gr) Slug to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Slug to Ounce (oz) Slug to Pound (lb) Slug to Clove (clove) Slug to Stone (US) (st) Slug to Stone (UK) (st) Slug to Quarter (US) (qr) Slug to Quarter (UK) (qr) Slug to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Slug to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Slug to Wey (wey) Slug to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Slug to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Slug to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Slug to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Slug to Carat (metric) (ct) Slug to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Slug to Pennyweight (dwt) Slug to Momme (mom) Slug to Mace (mace) Slug to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Slug to Troy Ounce (oz t) Slug to Tael (tael) Slug to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Slug to Ratti (ratti) Slug to Masha (masha) Slug to Tola (tola) Slug to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Slug to Seer (Ser) (seer) Slug to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Slug to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Slug to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Slug to Muon Mass (mµ) Slug to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Slug to Proton Mass (mp) Slug to Neutron Mass (mn) Slug to Deuteron Mass (md) Slug to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Slug to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Slug to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Slug to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Slug to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Slug to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Slug to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Slug to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Slug to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Slug to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Slug to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Slug to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Slug to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Slug to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Slug to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Slug to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Slug to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Slug to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Slug to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Slug to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (4 units)
Slug to Poundal (pdl) Slug to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Slug to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Slug to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 slug = 3753.6389982486 dr ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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