The Short Conversion List
1 inch
1000 mg
65 mg
Length
2.54 cm
Weights
1g
1 gr
Notations
0.001 kg
16 oz
1 lb
2.2 lb
1 kg
Volume
1000mL
1 Liter
1 Tbs
3 tsp
15 ml
1 tsp
5 mL
2 cup
1 pt
16 oz
2 pt
1 qt
1000 mL or 1 L
1 gal
4 qt
4000mL or 4 L
1 oz
30 mL
2 Tbs
1 tsp
5 mL
Temperature
0
0
F = ( C X 9/5) + 32
0
C = 5/9 X (0F- 32)
Adult Dose = Child Dose
Fried’s Rule
Age in months
(age in months
Infant = ------------------ X Adult
dose
150
dose
Young’s Rule
Age in years
(age in years)
Child = --------------------- X Adult
Dose Age in years + 12
dose
Weight in Pounds
Clark’s Rule
Child’s = --------------------- X Adult
(weight)
Dose
150
dose
Be cautious of the abbreviations
g = gram; mg = milligram; gr =
grain
tablespoon may be abbreviated
as T or Tbs
in Volume you measure in
Fluid Ounces
Generally need to remember the
Celsius to Fahrenheit
These Adult to child dosing
formulas may be included on the
test, so know how to use them.
THOUGHTS ON ROUNDING:
Remember to only round prior to administration, not repeatedly as you calculate.
Whole numbers for: units, unscored pills, and drips.
Round to 10ths when there is a whole number in front of the decimal. (0.1)
Round to 100ths when there is a zero in front of the decimal. (0.01)
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