Convert Pipes to Fluid Drams
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Fluid Drams (fl dr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fl dr = pipe × 129024
About Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
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 Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.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
| Pipes (pipe) | Fluid Drams (fl dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 129024 fl dr |
| 2 pipe | 258048 fl dr |
| 5 pipe | 645120 fl dr |
| 10 pipe | 1290240 fl dr |
| 25 pipe | 3225600 fl dr |
| 50 pipe | 6451200 fl dr |
| 100 pipe | 12902400 fl dr |