Convert Fluid Drams to Jiggers
Convert Fluid Drams (fl dr) to Jiggers (jig) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
jig = fl dr × 0.08333333333
About Fluid Drams
A fluid dram (fl dr, also 'drachm') = 1/8 fl oz ≈ 3.697 mL. Used by apothecaries for precise medicinal compounding; a fluid dram divided into 60 minims. Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.
About Jiggers
A jigger = 1.5 US fl oz ≈ 44.36 mL, the standard bartending measure. The double-ended tool has a 1.5 oz large cup and a 1 oz 'pony' cup. Classic cocktails are specified in jiggers: margarita 1.5 jig tequila; negroni 1 jig each of gin, Campari, and vermouth. Required equipment in any licensed bar. 1 jig = 1.5 fl oz ≈ 44.36 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Fluid Drams (fl dr) | Jiggers (jig) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl dr | 0.0833333 jig |
| 2 fl dr | 0.166667 jig |
| 5 fl dr | 0.416667 jig |
| 10 fl dr | 0.833333 jig |
| 25 fl dr | 2.08333 jig |
| 50 fl dr | 4.16667 jig |
| 100 fl dr | 8.33333 jig |