Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas, Recipes and Processes

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Eight drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 2 ounces and 2 ¹/₂ drachms to a gallon.

Nine drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 2 ounces and 4 ¹/₂ drachms to a gallon.

Ten drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 2 ounces and 6 ³/₄ drachms to a gallon.

Twelve drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 3 ounces and 3 ¹/₄ drachms to a gallon.

Fourteen drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 4 ounces to a gallon.

Sixteen drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 4 ounces and 4 ¹/₈ drachms to a gallon.

Eighteen drops of extract to an ounce of syrup are equal to 5 ounces and 1 drachm to a gallon.

NOTE.—The estimate 450 drops to the ounce, while accurate and reliable enough in this particular relation, must not be relied upon for very exact purposes, in which, as has frequently been demonstrated, the drop varies within a very wide range, according to the nature of the liquid, its consistency, specific gravity, temperature; the size and shape of the aperture from which it is allowed to escape, etc.

Fluid Measure.—u. S. Standard, Or Wine Measure.

Eight fluidrachms are equal to 1 fluidounce.