What is the difference between drachm and dram?

Definitions

drachm

- A unit of weight measurement in the apothecary system, equivalent to 1/8 of an ounce.

- A unit of volume measurement in the apothecary system, equivalent to 60 minims or 1/8 of a fluid ounce.

- A silver coin used in ancient Greece as currency.

dram

- A unit of weight measurement in the avoirdupois system, equivalent to 1/16 of an ounce.

- A unit of volume measurement in the US customary system, equivalent to 1/8 of a fluid ounce.

- A small amount of something, such as a drink or a performance.

List of Similarities

• 1. Both are units of measurement.
• 2. Both are fractions of larger units (ounce and fluid ounce).
• 3. Both are used in different measurement systems (apothecary and avoirdupois).

What is the difference?

• 1. Usage: Drachm is primarily used in the apothecary system for measuring weight and volume, while dram is used in the avoirdupois and US customary systems for measuring weight and volume, respectively. Dram can also refer to a small amount of something.
• 2. Size: Drachm is larger than dram in both weight and volume measurements.

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Remember this!

Drachm and dram are both units of measurement, but they differ in their usage, size, origin, spelling, and pronunciation. Drachm is primarily used in the apothecary system for measuring weight and volume, while dram is used in the avoirdupois and US customary systems for measuring weight and volume, respectively. Dram can also refer to a small amount of something.