Volume 60 minims = 1 dram = 5cc = 1tsp 4 drams = 0.5 ounces = 1tbsp 8 drams = 1 ounce 16 ounces = 1pt. 32 ounces = 1qt. |
Weight 60 grains = 1dram 1/60 grain = 1mg 8 drams = 1 ounce 15 grains = 1g 12 ounces = 1 lb. 2.2 lbs. = 1kg |
Household to Apothecary 1tsp = 1 dram 1tsp = 60 gtts (drops) 3tsp = 0.5 ounce 1tbsp = 0.5 ounce |
Household /Apothecary to Metric 1tsp=5cc 1fl.dram=4cc 3tsp=1tbsp 4drams=0.5oz 15cc=1tbsp 1tbsp=0.5oz or 15cc 8drams=2tbsp(1oz) 30cc=2tbsp(1oz) 2tbsp=1oz or 30cc 1cc=16minims 1pt.=16oz or 480cc 500cc=0.5L or 1pt. 1qt=32oz or 960cc 1000cc=1L or 1qt. |
Temperature Conversion C to F (C X 1.8) + 32 = F F to C (F - 32) X 0.56 = C |
IV Calculations Cal Factor for mg/min Cal Factor = (amt of drug in mg) / (cc solution) / (60 min/hr) mg/min = Cal factor X Rate on IV pump |
| Cal Factor for mcg/kg/min (amt of drug in mg) X (1000) / (cc solution) / (60) / (wt in kg) mcg/kg/min = Cal Factor X Rate on IV pump |