Convert Jiggers to Fluid Drams
Convert Jiggers (jig) to Fluid Drams (fl dr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fl dr = jig × 12
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.
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 Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Jiggers (jig) | Fluid Drams (fl dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 jig | 12 fl dr |
| 2 jig | 24 fl dr |
| 5 jig | 60 fl dr |
| 10 jig | 120 fl dr |
| 25 jig | 300 fl dr |
| 50 jig | 600 fl dr |
| 100 jig | 1200 fl dr |