Conversions

Weight

2.2 lb = 1 kg = 1000 Grams

1 Gram = 1000 mg

1 mg = 1000 mcg

           1 oz = 30 Grams

           1 lb = 16 oz

Volume

1 cc is equal to and interchangeable with 1 ml

           1 tsp = 5 (cc) ml                                                                       t = tsp = teaspoon

           1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 ml                                                  

           2 tbsp = 1 oz                                                                            T=tbsp=tablespoon

           1 oz = 30 mL

           1 cup = 8 oz  1 cup = 240mL   

           1L=1000mL                                             

Units

1 unit  = 1000 milli-units (mU)

1 milliunit = 1000 micro-units (mcU)

Time

1 hour = 60 minutes

Intravenous Infusions

Microdrip, Minidrip, Buretrol, and Soluset all have a drop rate factor of 60 gtt/ml.

Other IV tubing has manufacturer determined drop factors which will be noted on the packaging.

Drop factors are gtt(drops)/1ml

FYI:  1 grain (gr) = 60 mg (or 65 mg if ASA or acetaminophen)