⚖️ Carats to Drams Converter

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1 carat =
0.112877 drams
1 dram =
8.85923 carats
Formula
dr = ct × 0.112877
Handy values
5 ct = 0.564383 dr · 10 ct = 1.12877 dr · 100 ct = 11.2877 dr

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⚡ Carats to Drams: the quick answer

1 ct = 0.112877 dr 1 carat equals 0.112877 drams

To convert carats to drams, multiply the value by 0.112877. To go the other way, multiply drams by 8.85923 to get carats.

↔ Convert drams to carats instead

🧮 Formula

Carats to Drams
dr = ct × 0.112877
Drams to Carats
ct = dr × 8.85923

Where

  • ct = the weight in carats
  • dr = the weight in drams
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per carat) ÷ (kilograms per dram).

📊 Carats to Drams conversion table

Carats (ct)Drams (dr)
1 ct0.112877 dr
2 ct0.225753 dr
3 ct0.33863 dr
4 ct0.451507 dr
5 ct0.564383 dr
6 ct0.67726 dr
7 ct0.790137 dr
8 ct0.903013 dr
9 ct1.01589 dr
10 ct1.12877 dr
12 ct1.35452 dr
14 ct1.58027 dr
15 ct1.69315 dr
20 ct2.25753 dr
21 ct2.37041 dr
24 ct2.70904 dr
25 ct2.82192 dr
30 ct3.3863 dr
40 ct4.51507 dr
50 ct5.64383 dr
60 ct6.7726 dr
75 ct8.46575 dr
80 ct9.03013 dr
100 ct11.2877 dr
200 ct22.5753 dr
250 ct28.2192 dr
300 ct33.863 dr
400 ct45.1507 dr
500 ct56.4383 dr
750 ct84.6575 dr
1,000 ct112.877 dr

📘 About these units

Carat (ct). The metric carat is 200 milligrams, the unit for diamonds and gemstones.

Dram (dr). The avoirdupois dram is 1/16 of an ounce (about 1.772 g).

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many drams are in one carat?

There are 0.112877 drams in one carat.

How do I convert carats to drams?

Multiply the number of carats by 0.112877. For example, 10 carats equal 1.12877 drams.

How many carats are in one dram?

One dram equals 8.85923 carats.

How many drams is 12 carats?

1.35452 drams. Other common values: 5 carats = 0.564383 drams and 100 carats = 11.2877 drams.

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