Conversions: Metric, Household & Liquid

Metric Basics

kilogram → gram → milligram → microgram

(biggest to smallest)

• 1kg = 1000g
• 1g= 1000mg
• 1mg= 1000mcg

Also,

• 1L = 1000mL
• 1mEq is milliequivalents per Liter (mEq/L)

Household Basics

• 1tsp = 5ml
• 1tbsp = 15ml
• 1 oz = 30ml
• 1 cup = 8 oz OR 240-250 ml
• 1pt = 500ml
• 1qt = 1000 ml (or 1 L)
• 1kg = 2.2lbs
• 1 inch = 2.54cm

Fahrenheit → Centigrade

F → C= ( F - 32) / 1.8

C → F= ( C x 1.8 ) + 32

• “Fahren - 32”
• “Celsi x 1.8”