Convert pound to dram

Learn how to convert 1 pound to dram step by step.

Calculation Breakdown

Set up the equation
1.0(pound)=x(dram)
Define the base values of the selected units in relation to the SI unit (kilogram)
Left side: 1.0 (pound)=0.5(kilogram)=0.5(kg)
Right side: 1.0 (dram)=3.8879346×103(kilogram)=3.8879346×103(kg)
Insert known values into the conversion equation to determine x
1.0(pound)=x(dram)
Insert known values =>
1.0×0.5×(kilogram)=x×3.8879346×103×(kilogram)
Or
1.00.5(kg)=x3.8879346×103(kg)
Cancel SI units
1.0×0.5(kg)=x×3.8879346×103×(kg)
Conversion Equation
0.5=x×3.8879346×103
Switch sides
x×3.8879346×103=0.5
Isolate x
Multiply both sides by (1.03.8879346×103)
x×3.8879346×103×1.03.8879346×103=0.5×1.03.8879346×103
Cancel
x×3.8879346×103×1.03.8879346×103=0.5×1.03.8879346×103
Simplify
x=0.53.8879346×103
Rewrite equation
1.0103 can be rewritten to 103
Rewrite
x=103×0.53.8879346
Solve x
x128.602986271.286×102
Conversion Equation
1.0(pound)1.286×102(dram)

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