Discover the seamless conversion from carats (ct) to scruples-apothecary (s.ap) with our intuitive Carat to Scruple-apothecary Converter, designed by Newtum for accuracy and simplicity.
A carat (ct) is a unit of weight used for gemstones and pearls. Traditionally, one carat equals 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. The carat is internationally recognized and widely used in the jewelry industry. Each carat can be subdivided into 100 points to provide precise measurements, allowing for accurate valuation and categorization of precious gems.
Definition of Scruple-apothecaryA scruple-apothecary (s.ap) is a historical unit of mass that was used in the apothecaries' system, primarily by pharmacists. One scruple is equivalent to 20 grains or approximately 1.296 grams. It was commonly used in the practice of pharmacy and for measuring the weights of medication until the adoption of the metric system.
| Carat (ct) | Scruple-apothecary (s.ap) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ct | 0.0648 s.ap |
| 0.5 ct | 0.324 s.ap |
| 1 ct | 0.648 s.ap |
| 2 ct | 1.296 s.ap |
| 3 ct | 1.944 s.ap |
| 4 ct | 2.592 s.ap |
| 5 ct | 3.24 s.ap |
| 10 ct | 6.48 s.ap |
| 20 ct | 12.96 s.ap |
| 50 ct | 32.4 s.ap |
1 ct = 0.648 s.ap
1 s.ap = 1.54320988 ct
Example 1:
Convert 2 ct to s.ap:
2 ct = 2 × 0.648 s.ap = 1.296 s.ap
Example 2:
Convert 5 ct to s.ap:
5 ct = 5 × 0.648 s.ap = 3.24 s.ap
A brief history of the Carat to Scruple-apothecary Converter can be traced back to the times when pharmacists and jewelers needed a reliable method to convert between these two traditional units of mass. With the evolution of trade and commerce, the necessity for such a conversion tool became evident, leading to the development of conversion tables and, eventually, digital converters.
Explore the practicality of the Carat to Scruple-apothecary Converter in daily tasks and specialized industries.
Example 1:
Convert 1.5 ct to s.ap:
1.5 ct = 1.5 × 0.648 s.ap = 0.972 s.ap
Example 2:
Convert 10 ct to s.ap:
10 ct = 10 × 0.648 s.ap = 6.48 s.ap
