Convert tablespoon (metric) to dram
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Dram
1 tbsp (metric) = 4.05768293860645 dr
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to dr:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 4.05768293860645 dr = 60.8652440790967 dr
Tablespoon (Metric) to Dram Conversion Table
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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.
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.