CHAPTER 4: Measurement Systems & Conversions

Converting larger unit to a smaller unit? What should I do?

Multiply by 1000

Move decimal point 3 spots to the right

Converting smaller unit to a larger unit? What should I do?

Divide by 1000

Move decimal point 3 places to the left

What is 22.8 g converted to milligrams?

22.8 × 1000 = 22,800

1kg=? g

1g=? mg

1mg=? mcg

1L=? mL

1kg=? lb

1000g

1000mg

1000mcg

1000mL

2.2lb

Pounds to Kilograms formula

lb/2.2

Kilograms to Pounds formula

kg x 2.2

1 tsp = ? mL

5

1 tbsp = ? mL

15

1 oz = ? mL

30

1 cup = 240mL

1 pint = 480mL

1 quart = 960mL

What’s the trick to remembering all of these?

Start with conversion 1 cup=240mL then multiply by 2 to get the other conversions!

½ tsp = 2.5mL

1 tsp = ?mL

2 tsp = ?mL

2.5 × 2 = 5mL

5 × 2 = 10mL

2 tsp = ? mL

3 tsp = ? mL

10mL

15mL

1 tbsp = ? mL

15

2 tbsp = ? mL

30

Pharmacy Storage Temperatures for refrigerator

Pharmacy Storage Temperatures for freezer

Celsius to Fahrenheit formula

F=(C x 9/5) + 32

Fahrenheit to Celsius formula

C = (F - 32) x 5/9

1qt = ? mL

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