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Dram to Carat Converter.

One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce - used in pharmacy and historical recipes. Converting to carats: Exactly 200 milligrams, the standard unit for gemstone and diamond weight. One dram equals 8.85922597656 ct.

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Conversion formula

Multiply the dram value by 8.859225977 to get carats. (factor: 8.85922597656)

1 dr = 8.85922597656 ct

Quick reference table

drct
1 dr8.85922597656 ct
2 dr17.7184519531 ct
5 dr44.2961298828 ct
10 dr88.5922597656 ct
25 dr221.480649414 ct
50 dr442.961298828 ct
100 dr885.922597656 ct
250 dr2,214.80649414 ct

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Dram to Carat FAQ

How many carats are in one dram?

One dram equals 8.85922597656 ct. Multiply by 8.859225977 to convert any value.

How do you convert dr to ct?

Multiply the dram value by 8.859225977 to get carats.

When would you use drams vs carats?

One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce - used in pharmacy and historical recipes. Exactly 200 milligrams, the standard unit for gemstone and diamond weight.