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How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?

2000
100
1000 (correct)
500

How many milligrams are in 1 gram?

100
2000
1000 (correct)
500

How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

approximately 2.2

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

1000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many milliunits are in 1 Unit?

1000 Signup and view all the answers

How many milligrams are in 1 grain?

Both A and B (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many milligrams are in 5 grains?

325 Signup and view all the answers

How many milligrams are in 15 grains?

1000 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 1 teaspoon?

5 Signup and view all the answers

How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?

3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 3 teaspoons?

15 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?

15 Signup and view all the answers

How many tablespoons are in 1 fluid ounce?

2 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 2 tablespoons?

30 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 1 fluid ounce?

30 Signup and view all the answers

How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?

8 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 8 fluid ounces?

240 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 1 cup?

240 Signup and view all the answers

How many fluid ounces are in 1 pint?

16 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 16 fluid ounces?

480 Signup and view all the answers

How many milliliters are in 1 pint?

480 Signup and view all the answers

How many pints are in 1 quart?

2 Signup and view all the answers

How many fluid ounces are in 1 quart?

32 Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces are in 1 pound?

16 Signup and view all the answers

How many kilograms are in 2.2 pounds?

1 Signup and view all the answers

How many centimeters are in 1 inch?

2.54 Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on essential measurement conversions with this quiz. From grams to milligrams and liters to milliliters, see how well you understand these fundamental units of measurement. Perfect for students in science or health-related fields!