Convert dram to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to dram.
How to Convert Dram to Cup (Us)
1 dr = 0.0156249991414408 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 dr to cup (US):
15 dr = 15 × 0.0156249991414408 cup (US) = 0.234374987121612 cup (US)
Dram to Cup (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.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.