Convert Apothecary Drams to Short Tons
Convert Apothecary Drams (dr ap) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = dr ap × 4.285714286e-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 Short Tons
A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.
Quick Reference Table
| Apothecary Drams (dr ap) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr ap | 4.286 × 10-6 ton |
| 2 dr ap | 8.571 × 10-6 ton |
| 5 dr ap | 2.143 × 10-5 ton |
| 10 dr ap | 4.286 × 10-5 ton |
| 25 dr ap | 0.000107143 ton |
| 50 dr ap | 0.000214286 ton |
| 100 dr ap | 0.000428571 ton |