Metric and Temperature Conversions

Study Notes

Metric Conversions

1 meter = 100 centimeters
100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters
10 millimeters = 1 centimeter
1 gram = 1000 milligrams
1 milligram = 1000 micrograms
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 pound = 16 ounces
1000 cubic millimeters = 1 cubic centimeter
1000 cubic centimeters = 1 cubic decimeter
1000 cubic decimeters = 1 cubic meter
1 liter = 1000 milliliters
10 centiliters = 1 deciliter
10 deciliters = 1 liter
1 liter = 1 quart/32 ounces/2 pints

Temperature Conversions

°C to °F: (°F - 32) x 5/9
°F to °C: (°C x 9/5) + 32

Volume Conversions

500 milliliters = 1 pint / 16 ounces / 2 cups
240 milliliters = 1 cup / 8 ounces
30 milliliters = 1 ounce
15 milliliters = 1 tablespoon / 3 teaspoons
5 milliliters = 1 teaspoon
1 milliliter = 15 drops
0.0667 milliliters = 1 drop
1 cup = 8 ounces
1 teacup = 6 ounces
1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon = 60 drops
1 cubic centimeter (cc or cm³) = 1 milliliter
1/2 ounce = 15 milliliters
1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters
16 ounces = 500 milliliters
16 ounces = 1 pint
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 quart = 32 ounces
1 pint = 16 ounces
1 ounce = 8 drams
1 dram = 60 minims
1 cup = 8 ounces
1 ounce = 30 mL
1 milliliter = 15 minims

Other Conversions

1 meter = 39.372 inches / 3.281 feet
0.914 meters = 3 feet / 1 yard
0.3048 meters = 12 inches / 1 foot
2.54 centimeters = 1 inch
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 meter to inches / ft = 39.372 inches / 3.281 feet
1kg=2.2lb
1 grain = 60 mg
1 gram = 15 grains
1 lb = 16 oz
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 yard = 0.914 meters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 meter = 3.281 feet
1mL = 15 gtt
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
1/3 tablespoon = 15 mL
1 pint = 500 mL
1 cup = 240 mL
1 ounce = 30 mL
1 mL = 15 minims
1 dram = 4-5 mL

Abbreviations

IM: Intramuscular
SC: Subcutaneous
IV: Intravenous
IC: Intracardiac
ID: Intradermal
PO: By mouth
SR: Sustained release
XL: Extended release
SL: Sublingual
q4h: every four hours
q6h: every six hours
qd: once a day
bid: twice a day
tid: three times a day
qid: four times a day
generic name: scientific name
trade name: manufacturer name

Multiplication Tables (Examples)

3 x 4 = 12
3 x 6 = 18
3 x 7 = 21
3 x 8 = 24
3 x 9 = 27
3 x 12 = 36
4 x 6 = 24
4 x 7 = 28
4 x 8 = 32
4 x 9 = 36

Description

Test your knowledge on metric and temperature conversions with this quiz. Covering fundamental conversions, this quiz challenges your understanding of measurements in weight, volume, and temperature. Perfect for students looking to solidify their grasp on these essential concepts.