Convert Apothecary Drams to Metric Tons
Convert Apothecary Drams (dr ap) to Metric Tons (t) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
t = dr ap × 3.887934600e-6
About Apothecary Drams
An apothecary dram (dr ap) equals 3 scruples or 60 grains - approximately 3.888 grams. Part of the traditional apothecary system used by physicians and pharmacists from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, it was the standard unit for prescribing and dispensing medicines. Prescriptions written in the apothecary system used special symbols: the dram symbol (℈) and ounce symbol (℥) appear throughout historical medical records and old pharmacy ledgers. The apothecary dram differs from the fluid dram (a volume unit) and from the avoirdupois dram.
About Metric Tons
A metric ton (t), also called a tonne, equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard large mass unit in the international SI system, used worldwide for shipping, trade, agriculture, industry, and environmental monitoring. Global steel production, grain harvests, CO₂ emissions, shipping freight, and oil production are all reported in millions of metric tonnes. A standard TEU shipping container can carry up to approximately 28 metric tonnes of cargo. Carbon footprint calculators express emissions in CO₂ equivalent tonnes (tCO₂e).
Quick Reference Table
| Apothecary Drams (dr ap) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr ap | 3.888 × 10-6 t |
| 2 dr ap | 7.776 × 10-6 t |
| 5 dr ap | 1.944 × 10-5 t |
| 10 dr ap | 3.888 × 10-5 t |
| 25 dr ap | 9.72 × 10-5 t |
| 50 dr ap | 0.000194397 t |
| 100 dr ap | 0.000388793 t |