Mass per volume density.
Drams per Liter to Drams per Pint Converter — dr/L to dr/pt
Convert Dram per Liter (dr/L) to Dram per Pint (dr/pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 dram per liter = 0.473176473 dram per pint). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Drams per Liter to Drams per Pint 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 / 3.744575854.
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 Drams per Pint
Dram per Liter and Dram per Pint 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 pint = drams per liter × 0.473176473
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 dram per pint equals 3.74457585365 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct dram per liter-to-dram per pint factor of 0.473176473.
Simple example
1 dr/L × 0.473176473 = 0.473176473 dr/pt
1 dram per liter = 0.473176473 drams per pint.
Real-world example
1,000 dr/L × 0.473176473 = 473.176473 dr/pt
1,000 drams per liter = 473.176473 drams per pint.
Conversion table
| Dram per Liter (dr/L) | Dram per Pint (dr/pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dr/L | 0.0473176473 dr/pt |
| 1 dr/L | 0.473176473 dr/pt |
| 10 dr/L | 4.73176473 dr/pt |
| 100 dr/L | 47.3176473 dr/pt |
| 1,000 dr/L | 473.176473 dr/pt |
| 10,000 dr/L | 4,731.76473 dr/pt |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Pint to Dram per Liter
0.473176473 dr/pt × 2.113376419 = 1 dr/L
0.473176473 drams per pint = 1 drams per liter.
drams per liter = drams per pint × 2.11337641887
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Pint to Dram per Liter.
Understanding the Dram per Liter (dr/L)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Dram per Pint (dr/pt)
Mass per volume density.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many drams per pint are in 1 dram per liter?
1 dram per liter equals 0.473176473 drams per pint, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert dram per liter to dram per pint?
Multiply the dram per liter value by 0.473176473. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per pint back to dram per liter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per pint equals 2.113376419 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 dram per pint?
Dram per Pint (dr/pt) is a unit of density.
Is the dram per liter to dram per pint conversion exact?
Yes. Both dram per liter and dram per pint are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.473176473 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.