Convert US Fluid Dram to US Gallon
Convert us fluid drams to us gallons instantly. 1 us fluid dram = 0.0009765625 us gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Gallon to US Fluid Dram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
US Fluid Dram
A US fluid dram is 1/8 of a US fluid ounce (3.6967 mL).
An apothecaries' subdivision of the fluid ounce.
Historical pharmacy unit, now rare.
Apothecaries' system.
US Gallon
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).
Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.
The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.
English wine gallon; US since 1824.
US Fluid Dram to US Gallon conversion formula
The relationship between us fluid drams and us gallons:
To convert us fluid drams to us gallons, multiply the value in us fluid drams by 0.0009765625. To reverse, multiply us gallons by 1024.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in us gallons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Gallon to US Fluid Dram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert us fluid drams to us gallons
- Write down the value in us fluid drams (fl dr).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0009765625.
- The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
- To reverse, multiply the us gallon value by 1024.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 fl dr to gal:
1 × 0.0009765625 = 0.0009765625 gal
Example 2 — Convert 100 fl dr to gal:
100 × 0.0009765625 = 0.09765625 gal
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 us gallons aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 fl dr × 0.0009765625 = 0.48828125 gal
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 us gallons is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 fl dr × 0.0009765625 = 0.00390625 gal
US Fluid Dram to US Gallon conversion table
Standard reference values for converting us fluid drams to us gallons:
| US Fluid Dram [fl dr] | US Gallon [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 9.765625e-6 |
| 0.1 | 9.765625e-5 |
| 1 | 0.0009765625 |
| 2 | 0.001953125 |
| 3 | 0.0029296875 |
| 4 | 0.00390625 |
| 5 | 0.0048828125 |
| 10 | 0.009765625 |
| 20 | 0.01953125 |
| 30 | 0.029296875 |
| 40 | 0.0390625 |
| 50 | 0.048828125 |
| 100 | 0.09765625 |
| 500 | 0.48828125 |
| 1000 | 0.9765625 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 fl dr = 0.0009765625 gal) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.