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Dram to Milligram Converter.

One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce - used in pharmacy and historical recipes. Converting to milligrams: One thousandth of a gram, common on nutrition labels and in medicine. One dram equals 1,771.84519531 mg.

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Conversion formula

Multiply the dram value by 1,771.845195 to get milligrams. (factor: 1,771.84519531)

1 dr = 1,771.84519531 mg

Quick reference table

drmg
0.001 dr1.77184519531 mg
0.01 dr17.7184519531 mg
0.1 dr177.184519531 mg
1 dr1,771.84519531 mg
10 dr17,718.4519531 mg

Need the reverse? Try ourMilligram to Dram.

Dram to Milligram FAQ

How many milligrams are in one dram?

One dram equals 1,771.84519531 mg. Multiply by 1,771.845195 to convert any value.

How do you convert dr to mg?

Multiply the dram value by 1,771.845195 to get milligrams.

When would you use drams vs milligrams?

One sixteenth of an avoirdupois ounce - used in pharmacy and historical recipes. One thousandth of a gram, common on nutrition labels and in medicine.