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Convert Ton (short, US) to Dram (avoirdupois)

Convert tons (short, us) to drams (avoirdupois) instantly. 1 ton (short, us) = 511999.9986454798 dram (avoirdupois) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (avoirdupois) to Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

Units explained

Avoirdupois

Ton (short, US)

What is a ton (short, us)?

The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (short, us)

The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US industry, mining, and commodity output.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within US customary units.

Avoirdupois

Dram (avoirdupois)

What is a dram (avoirdupois)?

The avoirdupois dram (dr) equals one-sixteenth of an ounce, about 1.77 grams.

Origin of the dram (avoirdupois)

From Greek 'drachma' through Latin 'dragma'.

Where it is used

Historically pharmacy; today occasional cooking and firearms (powder) use.

When and where it was developed

Defined as 1/256 of the avoirdupois pound.

Ton (short, US) to Dram (avoirdupois) conversion formula

The relationship between tons (short, us) and drams (avoirdupois):

1 sh tn = 511999.9986454798 dr
1 dr = 1.953125e-6 sh tn

To convert tons (short, us) to drams (avoirdupois), multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 511999.9986454798. To reverse, multiply drams (avoirdupois) by 1.953125e-6.

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 Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tons (short, us) to drams (avoirdupois)

  1. Write down the value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 511999.9986454798.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dram (avoirdupois) value by 1.953125e-6.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 sh tn to dr:
1 × 511999.9986454798 = 511999.9986454798 dr

Example 2 — Convert 100 sh tn to dr:
100 × 511999.9986454798 = 5.12e+7 dr

Ton (short, US) to Dram (avoirdupois) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tons (short, us) to drams (avoirdupois):

Ton (short, US) [sh tn]Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]
0.015119.9999864548
0.151199.999864548
1511999.9986454798
21023999.9972909597
31535999.9959364396
42047999.9945819194
52559999.9932273994
105119999.9864547988
201.024e+7
301.536e+7
402.048e+7
502.56e+7
1005.12e+7
5002.56e+8
10005.12e+8

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (avoirdupois) is 1 ton (short, us)?
1 ton (short, us) equals 511999.9986454798 dram (avoirdupois).
How do I convert tons (short, us) to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 511999.9986454798 to get drams (avoirdupois).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) back to tons (short, us)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1.953125e-6, or use the Dram (avoirdupois) to Ton (short, US) converter.
How many drams (avoirdupois) is 100 tons (short, us)?
100 tons (short, us) equals 5.12e+7 drams (avoirdupois), because 100 × 511999.9986454798 = 5.12e+7.

Convert Ton (short, US) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 sh tn = 511999.9986454798 dr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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