Metric Conversions for Nursing Flashcards

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1 L = ____ mL

1000

1 tsp = ___ mL

5

1 T = ___ t

3

1 oz = ___ mL = ___ Tbsp

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1 mg = ___ mcg

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1 kg = ___ g

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1000 mg = ___ g

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

2.2 lbs = ___ kg

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1 kg = ___ lbs

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1 Tbsp = ___ mL

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1 lb = ___ oz

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When converting from a ___ unit to a ___ unit, move the decimal to the right or multiply by 1000

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When converting from a ___ unit to a ___ unit, move the decimal to the left or divide by 1000.

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Flashcards

1 L = ? mL

1 Liter is equal to 1000 milliliters.

1 tsp = ? mL

1 teaspoon is equal to 5 milliliters.

1 T = ? t

1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons.

1 oz = ? mL = ? Tbsp

1 ounce is equal to 30 milliliters or 2 tablespoons.

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1 mg = ? mcg

1 milligram is equal to 1000 micrograms.

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1 kg = ? g

1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams.

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1000 mg = ? g

1000 milligrams is equal to 1 gram.

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2.2 lbs = ? kg

2.2 pounds is approximately equal to 1 kilogram.

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1 kg = ? lbs

1 kilogram is approximately equal to 2.2 pounds.

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1 Tbsp = ? mL

1 tablespoon is equal to 15 milliliters.

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1 lb = ? oz

1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.

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Big to small unit conversion

When converting from a big unit to a small unit, move the decimal to the right or multiply by 1000.

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Small to big unit conversion

When converting from a small unit to a big unit, move the decimal to the left or divide by 1000.

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Study Notes

Metric Conversions

  • 1 Liter (L) equals 1000 Milliliters (mL).
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) is equivalent to 5 mL.
  • 1 tablespoon (T) equals 3 teaspoons (tsp).
  • 1 ounce (oz) converts to 30 mL or 2 tablespoons (Tbsp).
  • 1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1000 micrograms (mcg).
  • 1 kilogram (kg) is the same as 1000 grams (g).
  • 1000 milligrams (mg) convert to 1 gram (g).
  • 2.2 pounds (lbs) is equivalent to 1 kilogram (kg).
  • 1 kilogram (kg) equals 2.2 pounds (lbs).
  • 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) corresponds to 15 mL.
  • 1 pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces (oz).

Conversion Guidelines

  • To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, move the decimal to the right or multiply by 1000.
  • To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, move the decimal to the left or divide by 1000.

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