Mass per volume density.
Centigrams per Gallon to Drams per Liter Converter — cg/gal to dr/L
Convert Centigram per Gallon (cg/gal) to Dram per Liter (dr/L) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram per gallon = 0.0014909432 dram per liter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams per Gallon to Drams per Liter converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 0.002641720524 / 1.771845195.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centigrams per Gallon to Drams per Liter
Centigram per Gallon and Dram per Liter both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
drams per liter = centigrams per gallon × 0.00149094318768
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram per gallon equals 0.00264172052358 base units, and 1 dram per liter equals 1.77184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram per gallon-to-dram per liter factor of 0.00149094318768.
Simple example
1 cg/gal × 0.001490943188 = 0.0014909432 dr/L
1 centigram per gallon = 0.0014909432 drams per liter.
Real-world example
1,000 cg/gal × 0.001490943188 = 1.490943188 dr/L
1,000 centigrams per gallon = 1.490943188 drams per liter.
Conversion table
| Centigram per Gallon (cg/gal) | Dram per Liter (dr/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cg/gal | 0.0001490943 dr/L |
| 1 cg/gal | 0.0014909432 dr/L |
| 10 cg/gal | 0.0149094319 dr/L |
| 100 cg/gal | 0.1490943188 dr/L |
| 1,000 cg/gal | 1.490943188 dr/L |
| 10,000 cg/gal | 14.90943188 dr/L |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Liter to Centigram per Gallon
0.0014909432 dr/L × 670.7163682 = 1.000000008 cg/gal
0.0014909432 drams per liter = 1.000000008 centigrams per gallon.
centigrams per gallon = drams per liter × 670.716368176
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Liter to Centigram per Gallon.
Understanding the Centigram per Gallon (cg/gal)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Dram per Liter (dr/L)
Mass per volume density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many drams per liter are in 1 centigram per gallon?
1 centigram per gallon equals 0.0014909432 drams per liter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram per gallon to dram per liter?
Multiply the centigram per gallon value by 0.001490943188. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per liter back to centigram per gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per liter equals 670.7163682 centigrams per gallon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centigram per gallon?
Centigram per Gallon (cg/gal) is a unit of density.
What is a dram per liter?
Dram per Liter (dr/L) is a unit of density.
Is the centigram per gallon to dram per liter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram per gallon and dram per liter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001490943188 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.