conversion factors

8 drams = how many ounces? (weight measures)

1

how many milligrams does it take to equal 1,000 micrograms?

1 (1,000 mcg = 1 mg)

4-5 grams = how many drams?

1 (4-5 g = 1 dram)

3 teaspoons =

1 T, 15 mL

240 mL =

1 cup, 8 fl. oz.

one fluid ounce equals how many mL?

1 fl. oz. = 30 mL

1,000 grams =

1 kilogram (1,000 g = 1 Kg)

4 or 5 milliliters =

1 teaspoon, 1 fluid dram (1 fl. dram)

1 gram = how many milligrams?

1,000 (1 g = 1,000 mg)

1 milligram = how many micrograms?

1,000 (1 mg = 1,000 mcg)

how many mL are in one quart?

1,000 (mL = 1 quart)

1 gram = how many micrograms (mcg)?

1,000,000 (1 g = 1,000,000 mcg)

1 gram = how many grains?

15 (1 g = 15 grains)

12 or 15 mL equals ____? which # should primarily be used, 12 or 15 mL?

15 mL = 1 tablespoon, 3 fluid drams, 3 teaspoons 15 should primarily be used

1 milliliters =

15 or 16 minims

how many oz. are in one pint?

16 fl. oz. = 1 pint (480 mL)

how many cups are in a pint?

2 ( 2cup = 1 pint)

480 mL =

2 cups, 16 fl. oz., 1 pint (0)

10 milliliters = how many teaspoons?

2 teaspoons

1 kilogram =

2.2 lbs (1 Kg = 2.2 lbs)

how many teaspoons equal one tablespoon?

3 tsp = 1 tablespoon

how many milliliters are in one fluid ounce?

30 (30 mL = 1 fl. oz)

how many grams are in 1 ounce?

30 or 32 (30 or 32 g = 1 oz)

8 drams = how many grams?

30 or 32 grams = 8 drams

how many fluid OUNCES are in one quart?

32 (32 fl oz = 1 qt)

1,000 mL =

32 oz., 2 pints, 1 Liter, 1 quart

15 grams = how many drams?

4 drams (15 g = 4 dr)

4,000 milliliters =

4 quarts, 1 gallon

1 pound =

454 grams, 16 ozs (1 lb = 454 g = 16 oz)

how many mL are in one pint?

480 or 500 mL (1 pint:16 fl. oz, 2 cups)

1 teaspoon =

5 mL, 60 minims

how many milligrams are in 1 grain?

60 (primarily used*), 64 or 65 mg are in 1 grain (1 grain = 60, 64, 65 mg)

1 fl. oz = how many fl. drams?

8 (1 oz = 8 fl. drams)

how many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?

8 (8 oz. = 1 cup)

list fluid measurements listed in syllabus in order from smallest to largest

minims, milliliters, teaspoons, drams, Tablespoons, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, liters, gallosn