Apothecary/Household Measurement Apothecary /Household Volume 15 gtts = 1 tsp = 2 tsp = 1 tbsp/ 3 tsp = 2 tbsp =1 ounce = 1 oz = 6 oz = 8 oz = 1 cup = Apothecary Measure

Weight gr gr gr 1 gr 2.2 lb lb to kg to Metric 1 mL 5 mL 10 mL 15 mL 30 mL 30 mL 180 mL 240 mL Metric = = = = = 15 mg 30 mg 45 mg 60 or 65 mg (use 65 mg for Aspirin / Tylenol / Iron) 1000 g or 1 kg

kg (divide by 2.2) lb (multiply by 2.2)

Common Metric Measures Measure Weight 1 kg = 1000 g 1g = 1000 mg 1 mg = 1000 mcg mcg mcg mg mg g g kg (divide by 1,000) kg (multiply by 1,000)

Measure Volume 1L Measure Length 1 meter (m) 1 cm 1 mm 1 inch (in)

= = = = =

1000 ml 1000 mm or 100 cm 10 mm 0.1 cm 2.54 cm OR OR C = (#F -32) 9/5 F = (9/5) x #C + 32

Temperature Measurement Fahrenheit to Celsius: C = #F 32 1.8 Celsius to Fahrenheit: F = 1.8 (#C) + 32

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