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| UNIT | SYMBOL | CONVERSION |
|---|---|---|
| (LIQUIDS) deciliter | dl | 1 dl = 0.1 L = 100 mlNote: deciliters are rarely used in pharmacy |
| (LIQUIDS) mililiter | ml | 1 ml = 0.001 L = 0.01 dl |
| (SOLIDS) kilogram | kg | 1 kl = 1000 g |
| (SOLIDS) gram | g | 1 g = 0.001 kg = 1000 mg |
| (SOLIDS) milligram | mg | 1 mg = 0.001 g = 1000 mcg |
| (SOLIDS) microgram | mcg or ug | 1 mcg = 0.001 mg = 0.0000001 g |
| (AVOIRDUPOIS/GRAIN) pound | lb | 1 lb = 16 oz |
| (AVOIRDUPOIS/GRAIN) ounce | oz | 1 oz = 437.5 gr |
| (AVOIRDUPOIS/GRAIN) grain | gr | 1 gr = 64.8 mg |
| (APOTHECARY) gallon | gal | 1 gal = 4 qt |
| (APOTHECARY) quart | qt | 2 pt |
| (APOTHECARY) pint | pt | 1 pt = 16 fl oz |
| (APOTHECARY) fluid ounce | fl oz | 1 fl oz = 0 fl drThe fluid ounce is a volume measure and is different than the weight ounce. |
| (APOTHECARY) fluid dram | fl dr | 1 fl dr = 60 min |
| (APOTHECARY) minim | min or M | drams and minims are rarely used in pharmacy today |
| HOUSEHOLD UNITS (teaspoon) | tsp | 1 tsp = 5 ml |
| HOUSEHOLD UNITS (tablespoon) | tbsp | 1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 ml |
| HOUSEHOLD UNITS (cup) | cup | 1 cup = 8 fl oz |
| TEMPERATURE (Celsius) | Centigrade (C)/CelsiusFahrenheit (F) | 9C = 5F - 160 |
| (LIQUIDS) liter | L | 1 L - 10 dl - 1000 ml |