Convert fluid ounce (UK) to dram
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Dram
1 fl oz (UK) = 7.68607925304008 dr
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to dr:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 7.68607925304008 dr = 115.291188795601 dr
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Dram Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
Dram
A dram is a unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, equivalent to 1/8 of an fluid ounce or approximately 3.7 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dram originated in the apothecary system in medieval Europe and was historically used for measuring medicines and small quantities of liquids. Its use has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the dram is primarily used in the context of measuring spirits and liquors, especially in the United States, where it is often used to denote a small serving or shot of alcohol.