Convert Fluid Drams to Microliters
Convert Fluid Drams (fl dr) to Microliters (μL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
μL = fl dr × 3696.691195
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 Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.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 Microliters
A microliter (μL) = 10⁻⁶ L = 1 mm³. Standard unit for tiny liquid volumes in laboratory science and medicine. PCR, DNA extraction, and ELISA assays are routinely measured in μL. Insulin syringes: 100-1,000 μL; laboratory micropipettes: 0.5-1,000 μL. 1 μL = 10⁻⁶ L = 1 mm³.
Quick Reference Table
| Fluid Drams (fl dr) | Microliters (μL) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl dr | 3696.69 μL |
| 2 fl dr | 7393.38 μL |
| 5 fl dr | 18483.5 μL |
| 10 fl dr | 36966.9 μL |
| 25 fl dr | 92417.3 μL |
| 50 fl dr | 184835 μL |
| 100 fl dr | 369669 μL |