Convert Fluid Drams to Liters
Convert Fluid Drams (fl dr) to Liters (L) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L = fl dr × 0.003696691195
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 Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.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 Liters
A liter (L) is the fundamental metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL). Since its adoption as part of the metric system in 1793, the liter has become the world's most widely used volume measurement for liquids. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine, milk, and engine oil are all routinely sold by the liter globally. One liter of pure water at 4°C weighs almost exactly one kilogram - a convenient property that makes the liter central to everyday science, cooking, and industry worldwide. The liter is also written 'litre' in British English.
Quick Reference Table
| Fluid Drams (fl dr) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl dr | 0.00369669 L |
| 2 fl dr | 0.00739338 L |
| 5 fl dr | 0.0184835 L |
| 10 fl dr | 0.0369669 L |
| 25 fl dr | 0.0924173 L |
| 50 fl dr | 0.184835 L |
| 100 fl dr | 0.369669 L |