Convert dram to pint (US)
Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to pint (US) [pt (US)], or Convert pint (US) to dram.
How to Convert Dram to Pint (Us)
1 dr = 0.00781249958723117 pt (US)
Example: convert 15 dr to pt (US):
15 dr = 15 × 0.00781249958723117 pt (US) = 0.117187493808468 pt (US)
Dram to Pint (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.