VPT 311: General and Systemic Veterinary Pharmacology (2+1)

CONVERSION EQUIVALENTS 

Conversion equivalents of Length

• 1 m = 39.47 in
• 1 in = 2.54 cm

Conversion equivalents of Volume

• 1 mL = 16.23 minims
• 1 minim = 0.06 mL
• 1 fluidrachm = 3.69 mL
• 1 fluidounce = 29.67 mL
• I pt. = 473 mL
• 1 gal = 3485 mL

Conversion equivalents of weight

• 1 g = 15.432 gr.
• 1 kg = 2.20 lb
• 1 gr = 0.065 g or 65 mg
• 1 oz 9 avoir.) = 28.35 g
• 1 ounce (apothe.) = 31.1 g
• 1 lb.(avoir) = 454 g
• 1 lb (apothe) = 373.2 g

Some approximate measures (household measures)

• 1 drop = 0.05 mL
• 1 teaspoonful = 5 mL
• 1 dessertspoonful = 8 mL
• 1 tablespoonful = 15 mL
• 1 wineglass = 60 mL
• 1 tumblerful = 200 mL