Mass per volume density.
Drams per Liter to Centigrams per Fluid ounce Converter — dr/L to cg/fl oz
Convert Dram per Liter (dr/L) to Centigram per Fluid ounce (cg/fl oz) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram per liter = 5.239971626 centigram per fluid ounce). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams per Liter to Centigrams per Fluid ounce converter
Converter
Density Converter
Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1.771845195 / 0.338140227.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Drams per Liter to Centigrams per Fluid ounce
Dram per Liter and Centigram per Fluid ounce 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
centigrams per fluid ounce = drams per liter × 5.23997162637
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 dram per liter equals 1.77184519531 base units, and 1 centigram per fluid ounce equals 0.338140227018 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram per liter-to-centigram per fluid ounce factor of 5.23997162637.
Simple example
1 dr/L × 5.239971626 = 5.239971626 cg/fl oz
1 dram per liter = 5.239971626 centigrams per fluid ounce.
Real-world example
1,000 dr/L × 5.239971626 = 5,239.971626 cg/fl oz
1,000 drams per liter = 5,239.971626 centigrams per fluid ounce.
Conversion table
| Dram per Liter (dr/L) | Centigram per Fluid ounce (cg/fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dr/L | 0.5239971626 cg/fl oz |
| 1 dr/L | 5.239971626 cg/fl oz |
| 10 dr/L | 52.39971626 cg/fl oz |
| 100 dr/L | 523.9971626 cg/fl oz |
| 1,000 dr/L | 5,239.971626 cg/fl oz |
| 10,000 dr/L | 52,399.71626 cg/fl oz |
Reverse conversion: Centigram per Fluid ounce to Dram per Liter
5.239971626 cg/fl oz × 0.190840728 = 0.9999999999 dr/L
5.239971626 centigrams per fluid ounce = 0.9999999999 drams per liter.
drams per liter = centigrams per fluid ounce × 0.190840728024
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigram per Fluid ounce to Dram per Liter.
Understanding the Dram per Liter (dr/L)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Centigram per Fluid ounce (cg/fl oz)
Mass per volume density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many centigrams per fluid ounce are in 1 dram per liter?
1 dram per liter equals 5.239971626 centigrams per fluid ounce, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram per liter to centigram per fluid ounce?
Multiply the dram per liter value by 5.239971626. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigram per fluid ounce back to dram per liter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigram per fluid ounce equals 0.190840728 drams per liter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a dram per liter?
Dram per Liter (dr/L) is a unit of density.
What is a centigram per fluid ounce?
Centigram per Fluid ounce (cg/fl oz) is a unit of density.
Is the dram per liter to centigram per fluid ounce conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram per liter and centigram per fluid ounce are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 5.239971626 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.