Convert pint (US) to dram
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Dram
1 pt (US) = 128.000006762805 dr
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to dr:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 128.000006762805 dr = 1920.00010144207 dr
Pint (Us) to Dram Conversion Table
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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.
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.