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Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (UK)

Convert drams (apothecary/troy) to quarters (uk) instantly. 1 dram (apothecary/troy) = 0.0003061224 quarter (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quarter (UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) 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

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.

Avoirdupois

Quarter (UK)

What is a quarter (uk)?

The UK quarter equals one-fourth of a long hundredweight, 28 pounds (about 12.7 kg).

Origin of the quarter (uk)

A 'quarter' of the hundredweight in the British imperial system.

Where it is used

Historical British trade in coal, grain, and agricultural goods.

When and where it was developed

Defined within the imperial hundredweight system.

Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between drams (apothecary/troy) and quarters (uk):

1 dr ap = 0.0003061224 qr
1 qr = 3266.6666666667 dr ap

To convert drams (apothecary/troy) to quarters (uk), multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0003061224. To reverse, multiply quarters (uk) by 3266.6666666667.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in quarters (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Quarter (UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0003061224.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quarters (uk) (qr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quarter (uk) value by 3266.6666666667.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr ap to qr:
1 × 0.0003061224 = 0.0003061224 qr

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr ap to qr:
100 × 0.0003061224 = 0.0306122449 qr

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

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

10 dr ap × 0.0003061224 = 0.0030612245 qr

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 drams (apothecary/troy) wide. Converting to quarters (uk) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 dr ap × 0.0003061224 = 0.0015306122 qr

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-dram (apothecary/troy) school ruler converts cleanly to quarters (uk) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 dr ap × 0.0003061224 = 0.0091836735 qr

Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (UK) conversion table

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

Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]Quarter (UK) [qr]
0.013.061224e-6
0.13.061224e-5
10.0003061224
20.0006122449
30.0009183673
40.0012244898
50.0015306122
100.0030612245
200.006122449
300.0091836735
400.012244898
500.0153061224
1000.0306122449
5000.1530612245
10000.306122449

Frequently asked questions

How many quarters (uk) is 1 dram (apothecary/troy)?
1 dram (apothecary/troy) equals 0.0003061224 quarter (uk).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) to quarters (uk)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0003061224 to get quarters (uk).
How do I convert quarters (uk) back to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 3266.6666666667, or use the Quarter (UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) converter.
How many quarters (uk) is 100 drams (apothecary/troy)?
100 drams (apothecary/troy) equals 0.0306122449 quarters (uk), because 100 × 0.0003061224 = 0.0306122449.

Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to other weight units

Show all Dram (apothecary/troy) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Attogram (ag) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Femtogram (fg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Picogram (pg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Nanogram (ng) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Microgram (µg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Milligram (mg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Centigram (cg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Decigram (dg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gram (g) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Dekagram (dag) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hectogram (hg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilogram (kg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quintal (metric) (q) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Metric Ton (t) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gigagram (Gg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Teragram (Tg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Petagram (Pg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Grain (gr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ounce (oz) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pound (lb) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove (clove) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Stone (US) (st) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Stone (UK) (st) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (US) (qr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Wey (wey) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Carat (metric) (ct) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pennyweight (dwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Momme (mom) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mace (mace) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tael (tael) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ratti (ratti) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Masha (masha) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tola (tola) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Dram (apothecary/troy) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Muon Mass (mµ) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Proton Mass (mp) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Neutron Mass (mn) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Deuteron Mass (md) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Poundal (pdl) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dr ap = 0.0003061224 qr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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