Nursing Weights and Measures
KEY:
Volume
cc = cubic centimeters (an old measure)
Kg = kilogram
1 tsp = 5 mL
L = Liter
1 Tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 mL
lbs = pounds
1 oz = 2 Tbsp = 30 mL
mcg = microgram
1 cup = 8 oz = 240 mL
mg = milligram
1 pint = 2 cups = 16 oz = 480 mL
mL = milliliter
1 quart = 2 pints = 32 oz = 960 mL
oz = ounces
1 gallon = 4 quarts = 128 oz = 3,840 mL = 3.8 L
1 cc = 1 mL
tsp = teaspoons
Tbsp = tablespoons
Metric Conversions
Metric values
Weight
Volume
Kilo
1,000
Kg
The unit
1
grams
liter
Mass [Commonly used in nursing]
1 Kg = 2.2 lbs
1 lb = 16 oz
Temperature Conversions
Fahrenheit degrees (oF) = [Celsius degrees (oC) X 9/5] + 32
Celsius degrees (oC) = [Fahrenheit degrees (oF) – 32] X 5/9
Volume to Mass Conversion
1 mL = 1 gram
1 L = 1 Kg
Milli
0.001
mg
mL
Micro
0.000001
mcg