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Convert US Fluid Dram to Cubic Foot

Convert us fluid drams to cubic feet instantly. 1 us fluid dram = 0.0001305474 cubic foot — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Foot to US Fluid Dram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

US Customary (Liquid)

US Fluid Dram

What is a us fluid dram?

A US fluid dram is 1/8 of a US fluid ounce (3.6967 mL).

Origin of the us fluid dram

An apothecaries' subdivision of the fluid ounce.

Where it is used

Historical pharmacy unit, now rare.

When and where it was developed

Apothecaries' system.

Cubic (length-derived)

Cubic Foot

What is a cubic foot?

A cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on a side (28.3168 L).

Origin of the cubic foot

Derived by cubing the international foot (0.3048 m).

Where it is used

Used for natural gas, refrigerators, shipping and HVAC.

When and where it was developed

1959 yard agreement.

US Fluid Dram to Cubic Foot conversion formula

The relationship between us fluid drams and cubic feet:

1 fl dr = 0.0001305474 ft³
1 ft³ = 7660.0519480519 fl dr

To convert us fluid drams to cubic feet, multiply the value in us fluid drams by 0.0001305474. To reverse, multiply cubic feet by 7660.0519480519.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic feet updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Foot to US Fluid Dram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert us fluid drams to cubic feet

  1. Write down the value in us fluid drams (fl dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0001305474.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cubic feet (ft³).
  4. To reverse, multiply the cubic foot value by 7660.0519480519.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 fl dr to ft³:
1 × 0.0001305474 = 0.0001305474 ft³

Example 2 — Convert 100 fl dr to ft³:
100 × 0.0001305474 = 0.0130547418 ft³

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-us fluid dram plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from us fluid drams to cubic feet is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 fl dr × 0.0001305474 = 0.0005221897 ft³

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-us fluid dram sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to cubic feet aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 fl dr × 0.0001305474 = 0.0652737088 ft³

US Fluid Dram to Cubic Foot conversion table

Standard reference values for converting us fluid drams to cubic feet:

US Fluid Dram [fl dr]Cubic Foot [ft³]
0.011.305474e-6
0.11.305474e-5
10.0001305474
20.0002610948
30.0003916423
40.0005221897
50.0006527371
100.0013054742
200.0026109484
300.0039164225
400.0052218967
500.0065273709
1000.0130547418
5000.0652737088
10000.1305474175

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic feet is 1 us fluid dram?
1 us fluid dram equals 0.0001305474 cubic foot.
How do I convert us fluid drams to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in us fluid drams by 0.0001305474 to get cubic feet.
How do I convert cubic feet back to us fluid drams?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 7660.0519480519, or use the Cubic Foot to US Fluid Dram converter.
How many cubic feet is 100 us fluid drams?
100 us fluid drams equals 0.0130547418 cubic feet, because 100 × 0.0001305474 = 0.0130547418.

Convert US Fluid Dram to other volume units

Show all US Fluid Dram conversions
Metric / SI (3 units)
US Fluid Dram to Milliliter (mL) US Fluid Dram to Liter (L) US Fluid Dram to Cubic Meter (m³)
US Customary (Liquid) (1 units)
US Fluid Dram to US Gallon (gal)
Imperial (UK) (1 units)
US Fluid Dram to Imperial Gallon (gal)
Cubic (length-derived) (1 units)
US Fluid Dram to Cubic Foot (ft³)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 fl dr = 0.0001305474 ft³) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.