What is a pint (UK) in volume?

A pint (UK) is an imperial volume unit equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon, exactly 568.26125 millilitres (0.56826125 L), commonly used for liquid measurements in the UK.

Where is the dram unit still used?

The fluid dram is chiefly used in pharmacy for small liquid doses, in mixology for cocktail recipes, and in interpreting historical volume units.

How many drams are in one UK pint?

One UK pint equals approximately 153.7215904646 drams.

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Quickly convert volume measurements from pint (UK) to dram [dr] with this easy-to-use online converter. Ideal for pharmacy, historical recipes, and UK beverage measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter enables users to change liquid volume units from pint (UK), an imperial measure widely used in the UK and Commonwealth, into fluid drams, a smaller historic volume unit used mainly in pharmacy and traditional recipes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in pint (UK) units in the input field
Select pint (UK) as the source unit and dram [dr] as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in drams
Review example conversions for better understanding
Use the results for dosage, recipe, or beverage volume needs

Key Features

Converts UK pints (pt UK) to fluid drams (dr) using exact conversion rates
Supports volume measurement conversion in contexts like medicine, mixology, and culinary uses
Simple browser-based interface for fast, precise unit translation
Helpful for interpreting historical and pharmaceutical volumes
Shows example conversions for clarity

Examples

2 pints (UK) equal approximately 307.443 drams
0.5 pint (UK) converts to about 76.8608 drams

Common Use Cases

Measuring precise small liquid doses in pharmacy and medicine
Translating volumes in historical recipes or research involving imperial units
Calculating beverage volumes such as draught beer or cider servings in UK pubs
Converting dairy quantities where imperial measurements are still used
Interpreting cocktail ingredients and bitters in mixology given in drams

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you select the correct units before conversion to get accurate results
Use this tool for understanding older or specialized liquid volume measurements
Consult relevant context to confirm when dram units are appropriate versus modern metrics
Apply conversions carefully in pharmaceutical or recipe contexts to maintain dosing accuracy
Refer to example conversions as a guide to expected value ranges

Limitations

The dram is a historical unit rarely used in common measurements today
Conversion relies on specific definitions; fluid dram volumes differ slightly between Imperial and US customary systems
Knowledge of measurement context is essential to apply results correctly
May not suit users unfamiliar with imperial or historic volume units
Does not convert to or from metric units directly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pint (UK) in volume?: A pint (UK) is an imperial volume unit equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon, exactly 568.26125 millilitres (0.56826125 L), commonly used for liquid measurements in the UK.
Where is the dram unit still used?: The fluid dram is chiefly used in pharmacy for small liquid doses, in mixology for cocktail recipes, and in interpreting historical volume units.
How many drams are in one UK pint?: One UK pint equals approximately 153.7215904646 drams.

Key Terminology

Pint (UK): An imperial volume unit exactly equal to 568.26125 millilitres, traditionally used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries for liquid measurements.
Fluid Dram (dr): A historical unit measuring small liquid volumes, equal to 1/8 of a fluid ounce, used in pharmacy, medicine, and historical recipes.
Imperial Gallon: The base volume unit from which the UK pint is derived, where one pint is 1/8 of an imperial gallon.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does a UK pint represent?

About 473 millilitres

Exactly 568.26125 millilitres

Approximately 500 millilitres

In which field is the dram unit most commonly used today?

Pharmacy and medicine

Automotive engineering

Meteorology

How many drams are equivalent to 0.5 UK pints?

Approximately 76.8608 drams

Around 100 drams

About 50 drams

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