What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform volume values from dram, a traditional unit mainly used in pharmacy and historical contexts, into metric teaspoons, a standardized culinary volume measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in dram [dr] you want to convert.
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Select dram as the input unit and teaspoon (metric) as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent volume in metric teaspoons.
Key Features
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Converts between dram [dr] and metric teaspoon units.
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Supports volume unit conversions relevant to pharmacy, medicine, cooking, and mixology.
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Includes historical and modern measurement contexts.
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Browser-based and easy to use.
Examples
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1 dram equals approximately 0.7393 metric teaspoons.
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5 drams convert to about 3.6967 metric teaspoons.
Common Use Cases
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Pharmacy and medicine for converting historical liquid dosages.
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Mixology and bartending to interpret traditional cocktail recipes.
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Standardizing old recipes and dosing instructions into modern metric units.
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Historical research involving volume unit conversion.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool to update old prescriptions or recipes to metric units for better accuracy.
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Be mindful of differences between Imperial and US customary fluid dram volumes.
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Confirm the measuring units when working internationally due to variations in teaspoon sizes.
Limitations
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Fluid dram measurements vary slightly between Imperial and US customary systems.
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Metric teaspoon is a fixed 5 mL, which may differ from some national teaspoon definitions.
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Very small volume conversions might be affected by limitations in measuring instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a dram used for?
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A dram is a historical liquid volume unit mainly used in pharmacy, medicine, and traditional recipes to specify small doses.
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How many milliliters are in a metric teaspoon?
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A metric teaspoon is exactly defined as 5 milliliters.
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Why convert drams to metric teaspoons?
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Converting drams to metric teaspoons helps standardize measurements for modern cooking, medical dosing, and interpreting historical volumes.
Key Terminology
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Dram [dr]
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A historical liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a fluid ounce, used primarily in pharmacy and traditional recipes.
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Teaspoon (metric)
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A culinary volume unit standardized as exactly 5 milliliters, widely used alongside metric measurements.