Convert Dram (dr) to Cup (Metric) (cup) instantly.
Dram to Cup (Metric) conversion
1 Dram (dr) = 0.014786765 Cup (Metric) (cup). To convert Dram to Cup (Metric), multiply the value by 0.014786765.
| Dram (dr) | Cup (Metric) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.014786765 |
| 2 | 0.02957353 |
| 5 | 0.073933824 |
| 10 | 0.14786765 |
| 25 | 0.36966912 |
| 50 | 0.73933824 |
| 100 | 1.4786765 |
| 1000 | 14.786765 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cup (Metric) are in one Dram?
One Dram (dr) equals 0.014786765 Cup (Metric) (cup).
How do I convert Dram to Cup (Metric)?
To convert Dram to Cup (Metric), multiply the value by 0.014786765.
What is 10 Dram in Cup (Metric)?
10 Dram = 0.14786765 Cup (Metric).
About these units
Dram (dr)
The fluid dram is a small historical unit equal to 1/8 of a US fluid ounce or 3.6967 mL (US), with slightly different imperial values. It originated in apothecaries and early pharmaceutical texts, where drams measured potent liquid medicines, tinctures, and extracts. In daily life, drams appeared in old cocktail recipes, medicinal syrups, and household remedies. However, the inconsistency between US and UK drams, along with the rise of the metric system, pushed it out of modern use. Today, the dram survives mostly in whiskey culture—where a "dram" informally means a small pour, not a precise measurement—and in historical studies of medicine.
Cup (Metric) (cup)
A metric cup is defined as 250 mL, differing from both the US cup (236.588 mL) and the UK cup (284 mL). Used extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Canada (informally), and some European cooking contexts, the metric cup provides a clean, simple unit that aligns perfectly with decimal scaling. Its adoption reduces confusion in international recipe exchange and demonstrates the value of standardization for global culinary communication.