Convert Drams (dr) to Centigrams (cg)
Enter a value below to convert Drams (dr) to Centigrams (cg).
Conversion:
1 Drams (dr) = 177.18451953 Centigrams (cg)
How to Convert Drams (dr) to Centigrams (cg)
1 dr = 177.18451953 cg
1 cg = 0.0056438339119 dr
Example: convert 15 Drams (dr) to Centigrams (cg):
25 dr = 4429.6129883 cg
Drams (dr) to Centigrams (cg) Conversion Table
| Drams (dr) | Centigrams (cg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dr | 1.7718451953 cg |
| 0.1 dr | 17.718451953 cg |
| 1 dr | 177.18451953 cg |
| 2 dr | 354.36903906 cg |
| 3 dr | 531.55355859 cg |
| 5 dr | 885.92259766 cg |
| 10 dr | 1771.8451953 cg |
| 20 dr | 3543.6903906 cg |
| 50 dr | 8859.2259766 cg |
| 100 dr | 17718.451953 cg |
| 1000 dr | 177184.51953 cg |
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.
Centigrams (cg)
Definition
A centigram (cg) is a metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram (0.01 g) or 10 milligrams.
History
The centigram is part of the original metric prefix system. While it has never been widely used in everyday life, it serves as a useful intermediate unit in some educational and technical contexts.
Current use
Centigrams are rarely used in modern practice. They may appear in European pharmaceutical specifications, some chemistry educational materials, and certain specialized industrial measurements.