Mass per volume density.
Ounces per Liter to Drams per Liter Converter — oz/L to dr/L
Convert Ounce per Liter (oz/L) to Dram per Liter (dr/L) using the exact conversion factor (1 ounce per liter = 16 dram per liter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Ounces per Liter to Drams per Liter converter
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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 28.34952313 / 1.771845195.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Ounces per Liter to Drams per Liter
Ounce per Liter 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 = ounces per liter × 16
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ounce per liter equals 28.349523125 base units, and 1 dram per liter equals 1.77184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ounce per liter-to-dram per liter factor of 16.
Simple example
1 oz/L × 16 = 16 dr/L
1 ounce per liter = 16 drams per liter.
Real-world example
1,000 oz/L × 16 = 16,000 dr/L
1,000 ounces per liter = 16,000 drams per liter.
Conversion table
| Ounce per Liter (oz/L) | Dram per Liter (dr/L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 oz/L | 1.6 dr/L |
| 1 oz/L | 16 dr/L |
| 10 oz/L | 160 dr/L |
| 100 oz/L | 1,600 dr/L |
| 1,000 oz/L | 16,000 dr/L |
| 10,000 oz/L | 160,000 dr/L |
Reverse conversion: Dram per Liter to Ounce per Liter
16 dr/L × 0.0625 = 1 oz/L
16 drams per liter = 1 ounce per liter.
ounces per liter = drams per liter × 0.0625
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram per Liter to Ounce per Liter.
Understanding the Ounce per Liter (oz/L)
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 ounce per liter?
1 ounce per liter equals 16 drams per liter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ounce per liter to dram per liter?
Multiply the ounce per liter value by 16. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram per liter back to ounce per liter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram per liter equals 0.0625 ounces per liter. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ounce per liter?
Ounce per Liter (oz/L) is a unit of density.
What is a dram per liter?
Dram per Liter (dr/L) is a unit of density.
Is the ounce per liter to dram per liter conversion exact?
Yes. Both ounce per liter and dram per liter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 16 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.