Drop Conversion Calculator
Enter a value in drops below to convert to another unit of volume.
Result: Converted Volume
Drop Conversion Calculators
You can also convert volume using one of our drop converters below.
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What Is a Drop?
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A drop is a unit used to measure volume.
Drops can be abbreviated as gtt, and are also sometimes abbreviated as gt. For example, 1 drop can be written as 1 gtt or 1 gt.
How Much Is a Drop?
Drops are an approximate measurement of the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper. It's important to note that a drop is not a precise volume measurement. Drops are often used to measure medications or cooking ingredients.
How to Convert Drops
To convert drops to another unit of volume, you need to multiply the value by a conversion factor. A conversion factor is a numerical value used to change the units of a measurement without changing the value.[1]
You can find the conversion factors for drops in the conversion table below.
Then, multiply the volume measurement by the conversion factor to find the equivalent value in the desired unit of measurement.
drops × conversion factor = result
You can also use a calculator, such as one of the converters above, for the conversion.
Drop Conversion Table
| drops | milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 gtt | 0.05 mL |
| 2 gtt | 0.1 mL |
| 3 gtt | 0.15 mL |
| 4 gtt | 0.2 mL |
| 5 gtt | 0.25 mL |
| 6 gtt | 0.3 mL |
| 7 gtt | 0.35 mL |
| 8 gtt | 0.4 mL |
| 9 gtt | 0.45 mL |
| 10 gtt | 0.5 mL |
| 11 gtt | 0.55 mL |
| 12 gtt | 0.6 mL |
| 13 gtt | 0.65 mL |
| 14 gtt | 0.7 mL |
| 15 gtt | 0.75 mL |
| 16 gtt | 0.8 mL |
| 17 gtt | 0.85 mL |
| 18 gtt | 0.9 mL |
| 19 gtt | 0.95 mL |
| 20 gtt | 1 mL |
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References
- National Institute of Standards & Technology, Unit Conversion, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/metric-si/unit-conversion