Mass per volume density.
Centigrams per Teaspoon to Drams per Liter Converter — cg/tsp to dr/L
Convert Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp) to Dram per Liter (dr/L) using the exact conversion factor (1 centigram per teaspoon = 1.145044368 dram per liter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centigrams per Teaspoon 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 2.028841362 / 1.771845195.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centigrams per Teaspoon to Drams per Liter
Centigram per Teaspoon 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 teaspoon × 1.14504436814
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centigram per teaspoon equals 2.02884136211 base units, and 1 dram per liter equals 1.77184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centigram per teaspoon-to-dram per liter factor of 1.14504436814.
Simple example
1 cg/tsp × 1.145044368 = 1.145044368 dr/L
1 centigram per teaspoon = 1.145044368 drams per liter.
Real-world example
1,000 cg/tsp × 1.145044368 = 1,145.044368 dr/L
1,000 centigrams per teaspoon = 1,145.044368 drams per liter.
Conversion table
| Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp) | Dram per Liter (dr/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cg/tsp | 0.1145044368 dr/L |
| 1 cg/tsp | 1.145044368 dr/L |
| 10 cg/tsp | 11.45044368 dr/L |
| 100 cg/tsp | 114.5044368 dr/L |
| 1,000 cg/tsp | 1,145.044368 dr/L |
| 10,000 cg/tsp | 11,450.44368 dr/L |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Liter to Centigram per Teaspoon
1.145044368 dr/L × 0.8733286044 = 0.9999999999 cg/tsp
1.145044368 drams per liter = 0.9999999999 centigrams per teaspoon.
centigrams per teaspoon = drams per liter × 0.873328604396
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Liter to Centigram per Teaspoon.
Understanding the Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp)
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 teaspoon?
1 centigram per teaspoon equals 1.145044368 drams per liter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centigram per teaspoon to dram per liter?
Multiply the centigram per teaspoon value by 1.145044368. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per liter back to centigram per teaspoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per liter equals 0.8733286044 centigrams per teaspoon. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centigram per teaspoon?
Centigram per Teaspoon (cg/tsp) 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 teaspoon to dram per liter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centigram per teaspoon and dram per liter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.145044368 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.