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Study Notes
Weight Conversions
- 1 milligram (mg) is equivalent to 1000 micrograms (mcg), which provides a precise measure for small quantities.
- 1 gram (g) equals 1000 milligrams (mg), establishing a standard metric for weighing solid substances.
- 1 kilogram (kg) is approximately equal to 2.2 pounds (lbs), a crucial conversion for understanding weight in both metric and imperial systems.
- 1 grain (gr) is about 60-65 milligrams (mg), commonly used in historical and some pharmaceutical contexts.
- 5 grains equal 325 milligrams, illustrating a conversion useful in dosage measurements.
- 15 grains, or 1000 milligrams, emphasizes the relationship between grains and grams.
Volume Conversions
- 1 liter (L) equals 1000 milliliters (mL), facilitating conversions in liquid measurements.
- 1 teaspoon (t or tsp) corresponds to 5 milliliters (mL), commonly used in cooking and medication dosages.
- 1 tablespoon (T or Tbs.) is equivalent to 3 teaspoons, providing a simple multiplier for recipe adjustments.
- 3 teaspoons equal 15 milliliters (mL), reinforcing the relationship between teaspoon and milliliter measurements.
- 1 tablespoon also equals 15 milliliters (mL), repeating its equivalence for convenience.
- 1 fluid ounce (oz) equates to 2 tablespoons (T or Tbs.), aiding in fluid measurement conversions.
- 2 tablespoons equals 30 milliliters (mL), again facilitating quick conversions in recipes.
- 1 fluid ounce also equals 30 milliliters (mL), adding consistency to volume measurements.
Larger Volume Measures
- 1 cup (C) is equal to 8 fluid ounces (oz), a standard baking unit.
- 8 fluid ounces corresponds to 240 milliliters (mL), establishing a direct metric measurement for cups.
- 1 pint (pt) equals 16 fluid ounces (oz), often used in beverage measurements.
- 16 fluid ounces equals 480 milliliters (mL), ensuring clarity in liquid volume conversions.
- 1 quart (qt) is equal to 2 pints (pt), facilitating larger volume conversions.
- 1 quart also equals 32 fluid ounces (oz), providing a dual metric for understanding volumes in recipes.
Imperial and Metric Comparisons
- 1 pound (lb) is equivalent to 16 ounces (oz), a foundational measure in weight.
- 2.2 pounds (lbs) equals 1 kilogram (kg), critical for converting between weight systems.
- 1 inch (in) equals 2.54 centimeters (cm), important for converting between imperial and metric length measurements.
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