What is a centiliter?

A centiliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one-hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.

Where is the dram commonly used?

The dram is primarily used in pharmacy, medicine, and historical recipes to denote small liquid volumes.

Why might there be differences in dram measurements?

Dram values differ between the Imperial system and the US customary system, which affects precision.

How to Convert from Centiliter [cL] to Dram [dr]

Learn how to convert volume measurements from centiliters (cL) to drams (dr) using this easy online converter, ideal for medical, mixology, and historical use cases.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to change volume values from centiliters, a metric unit, to drams, a traditional liquid volume measurement used principally in pharmacy, medicine, and mixology.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in centiliters that you want to convert.
Select centiliter as the input unit and dram as the output unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent volume in drams.

Key Features

Converts centiliter values to dram units using the precise conversion rate.
Supports applications in medical dosing, cocktail recipes, and historical volume conversions.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick results without additional software.

Examples

1 centiliter equals approximately 2.705 drams.
5 centiliters are about 13.526 drams.

Common Use Cases

Pharmacy and medicine for measuring small liquid doses in prescriptions.
Mixology and bartending for decoding traditional cocktail ingredient amounts.
Historical research and unit conversion for older documents using non-metric units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the converter when you need to translate metric measures to traditional liquid units.
Be aware of differences in dram values between Imperial and US systems.
Consult historical or pharmaceutical contexts when applying drams to ensure appropriate use.

Limitations

Precision may vary due to differences between Imperial and US customary dram values.
The dram is mostly obsolete and may not be suitable for modern scientific or culinary purposes.
Conversion results could involve rounding because of the complex relationship between metric and older units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centiliter?: A centiliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one-hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.
Where is the dram commonly used?: The dram is primarily used in pharmacy, medicine, and historical recipes to denote small liquid volumes.
Why might there be differences in dram measurements?: Dram values differ between the Imperial system and the US customary system, which affects precision.

Key Terminology

Centiliter [cL]: A metric volume unit equal to 0.01 liters, used for small liquid measurements.
Dram [dr]: A historical unit of liquid volume equal to 1/8 of a fluid ounce, used in pharmacy, medicine, and mixology.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the basic metric volume equal to one centiliter?

1 milliliter

0.01 liter

1 liter

In which fields is the dram unit mostly used?

Pharmacy and medicine

Automotive industry

Agriculture

What is important to consider when converting centiliters to drams?

Differences between Imperial and US dram values

Only culinary uses

Exactness is guaranteed without rounding

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