How Many Drops Does It Take to Make 1 mL? A Guide to Accurate Dosing
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While a drop is not a standardized unit of volume, the medical and pharmaceutical standard often approximates 20 drops (gtt) as equivalent to 1 milliliter (mL) for water-like liquids [1.2.2, 1.4.2]. This article answers **how many drops does it take to make 1 ml** and explains the critical factors influencing this measurement.