DOSAGE: Reference Tables - Measurements and Conversions

Micro

Represents 1 millionth; for example, 1g = 1 million mg (micrograms).

Milli

Represents 1 thousandth (m); for example, 1g = 1,000 mg.

Centi

Represents 1 hundredth (c); for example, 1 m = 10 cm.

Deci

Represents 1 tenth (d); for example, 1 L = 10 dL.

Kilo

Represents one thousand; for example, 1000g = 1 kg.

1 pound

Is equal to 16 ounces.

1 tablespoon

Is equal to 3 teaspoons.

1 cup

Is equal to 8 fluid ounces.

1 pint

Is equal to 2 cups.

1 quart

Is equal to 2 pints.

1 gallon

Is equal to 4 quarts.

1 foot

Is equal to 12 inches.

1 kilo

Is equal to 2.2 lbs.

30mL

Is equal to 1 fluid ounce.

15 mL

Is equal to 1 tablespoon.

5 mL

Is equal to 1 teaspoon.

2.54 cm

Is equal to 1 inch.

Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion formula

C = (F - 32) / 1.8.

Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion formula

F = (C * 1.8) + 32.

Military Time Conversion Step 1

Subtract 12 from the hour.

Military Time Conversion Step 2

Add a colon between hours and minutes.

Military Time Conversion Step 3

Drop leading zero if needed.