Health Science Theory Conversion Chart Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards created from the Health Science Theory-Medical Assisting conversion chart lecture notes.

micro-

Metric prefix with a relationship of $\div 1,000,000$ to the base unit and a decimal value of $0.000001$.

milli-

Metric prefix with a relationship of $\div 1,000$ to the base unit and a decimal value of $0.001$.

Base unit

Standard unit of measurement equal to $1$ ($1\,g$ for weight, $1\,L$ for volume).

kilo-

Metric prefix with a relationship of $\times 1,000$ to the base unit and a value of $1,000$.

1 teaspoon

Household measurement equivalent to a metric volume of $5\,mL$.

1 tablespoon

Household measurement equivalent to $3\text{ teaspoons}$ or a metric volume of $15\,mL$.

1 fluid ounce

Household measurement equivalent to $2\text{ tablespoons}$ or a metric volume of $30\,mL$.

1 cup (8 oz)

Household measurement equivalent to a metric volume of $240\,mL$.

1 pint (2 cups)

Household measurement equivalent to a metric volume of $480\,mL$.

1 quart (2 pints)

Household measurement equivalent to $4\text{ cups}$ or a metric volume of $960\,mL$.

1 gallon (4 quarts)

Household measurement equivalent to $16\text{ cups}$ or a metric volume of $3,840\,mL$.

1 kg

Metric unit of weight equivalent to $2.2\text{ pounds (lb)}$.