Convert drop to fluid ounce (UK)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)], or Convert fluid ounce (UK) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Fluid Ounce (Uk)
1 drop = 0.00175975414122942 fl oz (UK)
Example: convert 15 drop to fl oz (UK):
15 drop = 15 × 0.00175975414122942 fl oz (UK) = 0.0263963121184413 fl oz (UK)
Drop to Fluid Ounce (Uk) Conversion Table
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Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.