Convert tablespoon (UK) to dram
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to tablespoon (UK).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Uk) to Dram
1 tbsp (UK) = 4.80379993891835 dr
Example: convert 15 tbsp (UK) to dr:
15 tbsp (UK) = 15 × 4.80379993891835 dr = 72.0569990837752 dr
Tablespoon (Uk) to Dram Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.
Dram
A dram is a unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, equivalent to 1/8 of an fluid ounce or approximately 3.7 milliliters.
History/Origin
The dram originated in the apothecary system in medieval Europe and was historically used for measuring medicines and small quantities of liquids. Its use has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the dram is primarily used in the context of measuring spirits and liquors, especially in the United States, where it is often used to denote a small serving or shot of alcohol.