⚖️ Drams to Carats Converter

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1 dram =
8.85923 carats
1 carat =
0.112877 drams
Formula
ct = dr × 8.85923
Handy values
5 dr = 44.2961 ct · 10 dr = 88.5923 ct · 100 dr = 885.923 ct

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⚡ Drams to Carats: the quick answer

1 dr = 8.85923 ct 1 dram equals 8.85923 carats

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

↔ Convert carats to drams instead

🧮 Formula

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

Where

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

📊 Drams to Carats conversion table

Drams (dr)Carats (ct)
1 dr8.85923 ct
2 dr17.7185 ct
3 dr26.5777 ct
4 dr35.4369 ct
5 dr44.2961 ct
6 dr53.1554 ct
7 dr62.0146 ct
8 dr70.8738 ct
9 dr79.733 ct
10 dr88.5923 ct
12 dr106.311 ct
14 dr124.029 ct
15 dr132.888 ct
20 dr177.185 ct
21 dr186.044 ct
24 dr212.621 ct
25 dr221.481 ct
30 dr265.777 ct
40 dr354.369 ct
50 dr442.961 ct
60 dr531.554 ct
75 dr664.442 ct
80 dr708.738 ct
100 dr885.923 ct
200 dr1,771.85 ct
250 dr2,214.81 ct
300 dr2,657.77 ct
400 dr3,543.69 ct
500 dr4,429.61 ct
750 dr6,644.42 ct
1,000 dr8,859.23 ct

📘 About these units

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

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many carats are in one dram?

There are 8.85923 carats in one dram.

How do I convert drams to carats?

Multiply the number of drams by 8.85923. For example, 10 drams equal 88.5923 carats.

How many drams are in one carat?

One carat equals 0.112877 drams.

How many carats is 12 drams?

106.311 carats. Other common values: 5 drams = 44.2961 carats and 100 drams = 885.923 carats.

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