a dram is a measure of volume, about 3.7ml. pop top containers are sold by it: the bigger the number, the bigger the pot. how much fits by weight depends on what goes in, so every weight here is rough.
- one dram is about 3.7ml. a 13 dram pot is roughly 48ml.
- weight depends on density. loose, dry material takes up more room.
- squeeze the sides and the lid pops. press it down to close.
the sizes
| dram | volume | loose dried herbs, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 22ml | under 1g |
| 13 | 48ml | 1g to 2g |
| 16 | 59ml | between the 13 and the 19 |
| 19 | 70ml | 1.5g to 3.5g |
| 30 | 111ml | up to 7g |
| 60 | 222ml | up to 14g |
suppliers don't agree on weights, especially for the 19. treat the right hand column as a guide, not a promise.
the rest of the shelf
glass jars
small screw-top glass, easy to see into. 5ml square jars.
tins
flat metal tins for papers, tips and the rest. RAW rolling tin.
doob tubes
a tube that fits a king size cone or roll. RAW aluminium tube.
baggies
mini zip bags, 1 × 1 to 3 × 3 inches. handy for seeds, beads and small parts. zip bags.
child-resistant is a certification. in the UK the standard is BS EN ISO 8317. not every pop top is certified, so check the listing if it matters to you.
the short of it
a dram is about 3.7ml. 6 dram for small amounts, 13 or 16 for everyday, 60 for bulk. weights are rough. for smell, see smell proof storage.
