Discover the convenience of converting milligrams to scruples with our user-friendly Milligram to Scruple-apothecary Converter, designed by Newtum to simplify your calculations.
A milligram is a unit of mass in the metric system, equivalent to one thousandth of a gram (0.001 g). It is widely used in science, medicine, and everyday life for measuring small quantities of substances. The symbol for milligram is 'mg'.
Definition of Scruple-apothecaryA scruple-apothecary is a historical unit of mass used in the apothecaries' system, equivalent to 1/24 of an apothecary ounce or approximately 1.296 grams. It was commonly used by pharmacists and is now replaced by metric units.
| Milligram (mg) | Scruple (s ap) |
|---|---|
| 10 mg | 0.0772 s ap |
| 20 mg | 0.1544 s ap |
| 30 mg | 0.2316 s ap |
| 40 mg | 0.3088 s ap |
| 50 mg | 0.386 s ap |
| 60 mg | 0.4632 s ap |
| 70 mg | 0.5404 s ap |
| 80 mg | 0.6176 s ap |
| 90 mg | 0.6948 s ap |
| 100 mg | 0.772 s ap |
1 mg = 0.0772 scruples
1 scruple = 12.96 mg
Example 1:
Convert 150 mg to scruples:
150 mg = 150 × 0.0772 scruples = 11.58 scruples
Example 2:
Convert 250 mg to scruples:
250 mg = 250 × 0.0772 scruples = 19.3 scruples
The Milligram to Scruple-apothecary Converter is rooted in the historical practice of pharmacy, where precise measurements were crucial for creating medications. The scruple, part of the apothecaries' system, was used for centuries before the adoption of the metric system, which introduced the milligram. This tool assists with the conversion between these two distinct units of mass, reflecting an evolution from traditional to modern measurement systems.
Explore the practical applications of converting milligrams to scruples, enhancing precision in various fields.
Example 1:
Convert 100 mg to scruples:
100 mg = 100 × 0.0772 scruples = 7.72 scruples
Example 2:
Convert 500 mg to scruples:
500 mg = 500 × 0.0772 scruples = 38.6 scruples
