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Conversion Chart
- Weight and Apothecaries' Equivalents
Please note: Droppers come
in various sizes with various size openings. A drop is usually exactly
the same amount of liquid no matter what size the dropper, but some
liquids may be very thin and lightweight and some very thick and heavy
weight. So, be aware drops can vary.
20 drops = 1 ml
(cc) (generally)
30 drops = 1/4 tsp.
(approx.)
60 drops = 1/2 tsp.
or 2 1/2 cc (approx.)
1 dram = 1/8 oz. or
approx. 120 drops
1 mg (milligram) =
1/65 grain (1/60)
1,000 mg = 1 gram
(g)
100 g = 3.5 ounces
1,000 g = 1
kilogram or 2.2 pounds
1 ounce = 1/16
pound or 28.4 grams
1 pound = 0.454 kg.
or 454 grams
1 kg equals = 2.2 pounds or
1,000 grams
Here is another quick reference
guide to measuring and converting
A pinch, a dash (dry)=less than 1/8 of a
teaspoon
A dash (liquid)=a few drops
1/4 teaspoon=1 ml
1/2 teaspoon=2 mls
1 teaspoon=5 mls
3 teaspoons=1 Tablespoon or 15 mls
1 Tablespoon=15 mls
1/2 Tablespoon=1 1/2 teaspoons
1 Tablespoon=3 teaspoons or 1/2 ounce or 15 ml
2 Tablespoons=1 fluid ounce or 1/8 cup or 6 teaspoons
4 Tablespoons=1/4 cup or 2 fluid ounces or 60 mls
5 1/3 Tablespoons=1/3 cup
8 Tablespoons=1/2 cup or 4 fluid ounces or 125 mls
10 2/3 Tablespoons=2/3 cup
12 Tablespoons=3/4 cup or 6 ounces
16 Tablespoons=1 cup or 8 fluid ounces or 250 mls
3/4 cup=12 Tablespoons
2/3 cup=10 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/2 cup=8 Tablespoons or 4 ounces or 125 mls
3/8 cup=6 Tablespoons
1/3 cup=5 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon or 90 mls
1/4 cup=4 Tablespoons or 2 ounces or 60 mls
1/8 cup=2 Tablespoons
1/6 cup=2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/16 cup=1 Tablespoon
1 cup=1/2 pint or 8 ounces or 48 teaspoons or 16 Tablespoons or
250 mls
2 cups=1 pint
1 pint=2 cups
2 pints=1 quart
1 quart=2 pints
4 quarts (liquid)=1 gallon
8 quarts (dry)=1 peck
4 pecks (dry)=1 bushel
1 oz=2 TBS or 1/8 cup or 30 mls
2 oz=4 TBS or 1/4 cup or 60 mls
4 oz=8 TBS or 1/2 cup or 125 mls
6 oz=12 TBS or 3/4 cup or 185 mls
8 oz=16 TBS or 1 cup or 250 mls
1 gallon (liquid)=128 ounces or 4 quarts (shipping weight is 8 lbs)
1 pound=16 ounces or 2 cups
1 kilogram=approx. 2 pounds
1 liter=approx. 4 cups or 1 quart |
