Convert Drams (dr) to Decagrams (dag)
Enter a value below to convert Drams (dr) to Decagrams (dag).
Conversion:
1 Drams (dr) = 0.17718451953 Decagrams (dag)
How to Convert Drams (dr) to Decagrams (dag)
1 dr = 0.17718451953 dag
1 dag = 5.6438339119 dr
Example: convert 15 Drams (dr) to Decagrams (dag):
25 dr = 4.4296129883 dag
Drams (dr) to Decagrams (dag) Conversion Table
| Drams (dr) | Decagrams (dag) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dr | 0.0017718451953 dag |
| 0.1 dr | 0.017718451953 dag |
| 1 dr | 0.17718451953 dag |
| 2 dr | 0.35436903906 dag |
| 3 dr | 0.53155355859 dag |
| 5 dr | 0.88592259766 dag |
| 10 dr | 1.7718451953 dag |
| 20 dr | 3.5436903906 dag |
| 50 dr | 8.8592259766 dag |
| 100 dr | 17.718451953 dag |
| 1000 dr | 177.18451953 dag |
Drams (dr)
Definition
A dram (dr) is an imperial unit of mass equal to 1/16 of an ounce or approximately 1.7718 grams in the avoirdupois system.
History
The dram derives from the Greek 'drachma', an ancient coin and weight. It entered English measurement through the apothecaries' system and was later incorporated into the avoirdupois system with a different quantity.
Current use
Drams are rarely used today in everyday measurements. They may appear in some older pharmaceutical prescriptions, historical texts, and occasionally in traditional crafts and recipes.
Decagrams (dag)
Definition
A decagram (dag) is a metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams.
History
The decagram is part of the original metric system. It has found particular use in Central European and Italian markets for weighing food products, where it is known as 'deca' or 'deka'.
Current use
Decagrams are commonly used in Italy, Austria, and other Central European countries for deli counter purchases (e.g., '10 deca of ham' = 100 g). They are abbreviated 'dag' or 'dkg' in these regions.