Convert dram to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to dram.
How to Convert Dram to Quart (Us)
1 dr = 0.00390624979361558 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 dr to qt (US):
15 dr = 15 × 0.00390624979361558 qt (US) = 0.0585937469042338 qt (US)
Dram to Quart (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.
Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.