If you’ve ever been in the market for essential oils, chances are, you’ve encountered the dram. Remember that time when you saw a great deal on rose absolute essential oil, only to discover that it was a dram of oil? “What in the world is a dram?” “How many ounces are in a dram?”

Let’s cut to the chanse and answer the most important question:

How much is a dram?

• 1 fluid dram = ⅛ fluid ounce
• 1 fluid dram = ¼ Tablespoon
• 1 fluid dram = ¾ teaspoon
• 1 fluid dram = 73.9338 drops
• 1 fluid dram = 3.69669 ml

Now, you have to admit that you can feel totally confident when purchasing a dram of essential oil, a dram of flower essence, or even, in the old days, a dram of whiskey.