Convert hundred-cubic foot to dram
Please provide values below to convert hundred-cubic foot [100 ft^3] to dram [dr], or Convert dram to hundred-cubic foot.
How to Convert Hundred-Cubic Foot to Dram
1 100 ft^3 = 766005.23549304 dr
Example: convert 15 100 ft^3 to dr:
15 100 ft^3 = 15 × 766005.23549304 dr = 11490078.5323956 dr
Hundred-Cubic Foot to Dram Conversion Table
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Hundred-Cubic Foot
A hundred-cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, commonly used in measuring large quantities of gases or liquids.
History/Origin
The hundred-cubic foot has historically been used in industries such as natural gas and HVAC to quantify large volumes, especially in the United States, as a convenient measure for gas quantities.
Current Use
Today, the hundred-cubic foot is primarily used in the natural gas industry to measure gas volumes, though it is less common with the adoption of standard SI units like cubic meters.
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.