Convert dram to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to dram.
1 dr = 0.246446066667 tbsp (metric). To convert dram to tablespoon (metric), multiply the value by 0.246446066667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 tbsp (metric) = 4.05768293861 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 = 0.246446066667 tbsp (metric)
- 1 tbsp (metric) = 4.05768293861 dr
- 10 dr = 2.46446066667 tbsp (metric)
- 100 dr = 24.6446066667 tbsp (metric)
How to Convert Dram to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 dr = 0.246446066666667 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 dr to tbsp (metric):
15 dr = 15 × 0.246446066666667 tbsp (metric) = 3.696691 tbsp (metric)
Dram to Tablespoon (Metric) Conversion Table
| dram | tablespoon (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 dr | 0.246446066667 tbsp (metric) |
| 2 dr | 0.492892133333 tbsp (metric) |
| 3 dr | 0.7393382 tbsp (metric) |
| 5 dr | 1.23223033333 tbsp (metric) |
| 10 dr | 2.46446066667 tbsp (metric) |
| 20 dr | 4.92892133333 tbsp (metric) |
| 50 dr | 12.3223033333 tbsp (metric) |
| 100 dr | 24.6446066667 tbsp (metric) |
| 500 dr | 123.223033333 tbsp (metric) |
| 1000 dr | 246.446066667 tbsp (metric) |
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.
Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dram in tablespoon (metric)?
1 dram (dr) = 0.246446066667 tablespoon (metric) (tbsp (metric)).
How do you convert dram to tablespoon (metric)?
Multiply the dram value by 0.246446066667. For example, 25 dr × 0.246446066667 = 6.16115166667 tbsp (metric).
What is 10 dram in tablespoon (metric)?
10 dr = 2.46446066667 tbsp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the dram or the tablespoon (metric)?
The tablespoon (metric) is the larger unit: 1 dr equals only 0.246446066667 tbsp (metric).