Dram To Long Ton (dr to long tn) Converter

Welcome to our Dram to Long Ton Converter! This tool allows you to easily convert measurements from drams (dr) to long tons (long tn). Whether you’re working with historical recipes, specialized industries, or simply curious about these units, our converter provides a quick and accurate solution.

A dram (dr) is a unit of mass that has varied in definition throughout history. In the apothecaries’ system, it is equal to 1/8 of an ounce, or approximately 3.888 grams. In the avoirdupois system, it is equal to 1/16 of an ounce, or approximately 1.772 grams. Our converter utilizes the avoirdupois dram for its calculations.

A long ton (long tn), also known as the imperial ton, is a unit of mass equal to 2,240 pounds. It is primarily used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. The long ton is distinct from the short ton (2,000 pounds) used in the United States and the metric ton (1,000 kilograms).

To convert drams to long tons, you need to understand the relationship between these units. Since 1 long ton is equal to 2,240 pounds, and 1 pound is equal to 256 drams (in the avoirdupois system), we can establish the conversion factor. Therefore, 1 long ton is equal to 2,240 pounds * 256 drams/pound = 573,440 drams. To convert a given number of drams to long tons, you simply divide the number of drams by 573,440.