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Dram count in the silk count system uses weight unit as one dram and length unit as 1000 yards. It's a measurement system used in textile industry to determine the fineness or thickness of silk yarn.
The calculator uses the Dram count formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the weight per unit length, which indicates the thickness or fineness of the silk yarn in the dram count system.
Details: Accurate dram count calculation is crucial for textile manufacturers to determine yarn quality, ensure consistency in production, and meet specific industry standards for silk products.
Tips: Enter weight in grains and length in yards. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the dram count in kg/m units.
Q1: What is a grain unit of measurement?
A: A grain is a unit of weight equal to 0.065 gram, or 1/7,000 pound avoirdupois. It's commonly used in textile and precious metals industries.
Q2: Why is 27.34 used in the formula?
A: 27.34 is the conversion factor that relates the dram weight unit to the grain weight unit in the silk count system calculation.
Q3: What are typical dram count values for different silk types?
A: Dram count values vary based on silk quality and thickness. Finer silks have lower dram counts, while thicker silks have higher values.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for other materials besides silk?
A: While specifically designed for silk count system, the formula can be applied to other fine yarns that use the same measurement system.
Q5: How does dram count relate to yarn quality?
A: Lower dram count typically indicates finer, higher quality silk yarn, while higher values indicate thicker, coarser yarn.