Conversion factors Flashcards
Metric System nmeumonic
King Henry Danced with Dogs Cats Mice
Metric System
Kilo Hecto Deka Liter/Gram/Meter Deci Centi Milli
1 Dram (apothecary)
60 Grains
1 Ounce (apothecary)
8 Drams
1 Pound (apothecary)
12 ounces
1 fluidram (apothecary)
60 minums
1 tablespoon (apothecary)
8 fluidrams
1 pint (apothecary)
16 fluidounces
1 quart (apothecary)
2 pints
1 gallon (apothecary)
4 quarts
1 teaspoon (household)
60 drops
1 tablespoon (household)
3 teaspoons
1 ounce (household)
2 tablespoons
1 teacup (household)
6 ounces
1 glass (household)
8 ounces
symbol for drops
gtt
60 mg (metric-apothecary)
1 gr
1000mg (metric-apothecary)
15 gr
4g (metric-apothecary)
1 dram
30g (metric-apothecary)
1 ounce
1 ml (volume/apothecary- household)
16 minums or 15 gtt
4 ml (volume/apothecary- household)
1 fluidram
60 gtt
15 ml (volume/apothecary- household)
4 fluidrams
1 tablespoon
30 ml (volume/apothecary- household)
1 fluidounce
2 tablespoons
500 ml (volume/apothecary- household)
1 pt
1000 ml (volume/apothecary- household)
1 qt
1 cc =
1 ml
1 Kilogram
2.2 pounds
F to C
1.8(C) +32
C to F
(F-32)/1.8