Convert dram to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to dram.
1 dr = 0.0156249991414 cup (US). To convert dram to cup (US), multiply the value by 0.0156249991414; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cup (US) = 64.0000035167 dr). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dr = 0.0156249991414 cup (US)
- 1 cup (US) = 64.0000035167 dr
- 10 dr = 0.156249991414 cup (US)
- 100 dr = 1.56249991414 cup (US)
How to Convert Dram to Cup (Us)
1 dr = 0.0156249991414408 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 dr to cup (US):
15 dr = 15 × 0.0156249991414408 cup (US) = 0.234374987121612 cup (US)
Dram to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
| dram | cup (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 0.0156249991414 cup (US) |
| 2 dr | 0.0312499982829 cup (US) |
| 3 dr | 0.0468749974243 cup (US) |
| 5 dr | 0.0781249957072 cup (US) |
| 10 dr | 0.156249991414 cup (US) |
| 20 dr | 0.312499982829 cup (US) |
| 50 dr | 0.781249957072 cup (US) |
| 100 dr | 1.56249991414 cup (US) |
| 500 dr | 7.81249957072 cup (US) |
| 1000 dr | 15.6249991414 cup (US) |
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.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dram in cup (US)?
1 dram (dr) = 0.0156249991414 cup (US) (cup (US)).
How do you convert dram to cup (US)?
Multiply the dram value by 0.0156249991414. For example, 25 dr × 0.0156249991414 = 0.390624978536 cup (US).
What is 10 dram in cup (US)?
10 dr = 0.156249991414 cup (US).
Which unit is larger, the dram or the cup (US)?
The cup (US) is the larger unit: 1 dr equals only 0.0156249991414 cup (US).