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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Quintal (metric)

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 1.771845e-5 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) to Dram (avoirdupois) 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

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.

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.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Quintal (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between drams (avoirdupois) and quintals (metric):

1 dr = 1.771845e-5 q
1 q = 56438.3389700184 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to quintals (metric), multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1.771845e-5. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 56438.3389700184.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in quintals (metric) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Quintal (metric) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert drams (avoirdupois) to quintals (metric)

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.771845e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 56438.3389700184.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to q:
1 × 1.771845e-5 = 1.771845e-5 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to q:
100 × 1.771845e-5 = 0.0017718452 q

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-dram (avoirdupois) fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between drams (avoirdupois) and quintals (metric) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 dr × 1.771845e-5 = 0.0001771845 q

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 drams (avoirdupois) wide. Converting to quintals (metric) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 dr × 1.771845e-5 = 8.859226e-5 q

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-dram (avoirdupois) school ruler converts cleanly to quintals (metric) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 dr × 1.771845e-5 = 0.0005315536 q

Dram (avoirdupois) to Quintal (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (avoirdupois) to quintals (metric):

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.011.771845e-7
0.11.771845e-6
11.771845e-5
23.54369e-5
35.315536e-5
47.087381e-5
58.859226e-5
100.0001771845
200.000354369
300.0005315536
400.0007087381
500.0008859226
1000.0017718452
5000.008859226
10000.017718452

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 1.771845e-5 quintal (metric).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 1.771845e-5 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 56438.3389700184, or use the Quintal (metric) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 0.0017718452 quintals (metric), because 100 × 1.771845e-5 = 0.0017718452.

Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dr = 1.771845e-5 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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