Convert Drams (dr) to Metric Tons (t)
Enter a value below to convert Drams (dr) to Metric Tons (t).
Conversion:
1 Drams (dr) = 0.0000017718451953 Metric Tons (t)
How to Convert Drams (dr) to Metric Tons (t)
1 dr = 0.0000017718451953 t
1 t = 564383.39119 dr
Example: convert 15 Drams (dr) to Metric Tons (t):
25 dr = 0.000044296129883 t
Drams (dr) to Metric Tons (t) Conversion Table
| Drams (dr) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dr | 1.7718451953e-8 t |
| 0.1 dr | 1.7718451953e-7 t |
| 1 dr | 0.0000017718451953 t |
| 2 dr | 0.0000035436903906 t |
| 3 dr | 0.0000053155355859 t |
| 5 dr | 0.0000088592259766 t |
| 10 dr | 0.000017718451953 t |
| 20 dr | 0.000035436903906 t |
| 50 dr | 0.000088592259766 t |
| 100 dr | 0.00017718451953 t |
| 1000 dr | 0.0017718451953 t |
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.
Metric Tons (t)
Definition
A metric ton (t), also called a tonne, is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History
The metric ton was introduced as a practical large-scale unit within the metric system. It was designed to replace various regional ton measures and provide a decimal-based alternative to the long and short tons used in English-speaking countries.
Current use
Metric tons are the global standard for measuring bulk commodities (steel, grain, coal), vehicle weight, shipping cargo, CO₂ emissions, and industrial production output.