Convert drop to quart (UK)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to quart (UK) [qt (UK)], or Convert quart (UK) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Quart (Uk)
1 drop = 4.39938496598176e-05 qt (UK)
Example: convert 15 drop to qt (UK):
15 drop = 15 × 4.39938496598176e-05 qt (UK) = 0.000659907744897263 qt (UK)
Drop to Quart (Uk) Conversion Table
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Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.