Conversions
1 Gram (gm)
1000 milligrams
(mg)
Multiply by 1000 convert
gm to mg
(move decimal 3 places to
the right)
Divide by 1000 to
convert mg to gm
(move decimal 3 places
to the left)
1 milligram
(mg)
1000 micrograms
(mcg)
Multiply by 1000 to convert
mg to mcg
(move decimal 3 places to
the right)
Divide by 1000 to
convert mg to mcg
(move decimal 3 places
to the left)
1 grain
65 milligrams (mg)
Convert grains to mg by
Multiplying by 65
Convert mg to grains by
Dividing by 65
1 Liter (L)
1000 milliliters
(ml)
Multiiply by 1000 to
convert L to ml
(move decimal 3 places to
the right)
Divide by 1000 to
convert ml to L
(move decimal 3 places
to the left)
I milliliter (ml)
15 drops (gtts)
Multiply by 15 to convert
ml to gtts
(IV tubing note – can have
gtt factors of 10, 15, 20)
(or minidrip / microdrip 60)
Divide by 15 to convert
gtts to ml
5 ml
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Convert ml to tsp
By dividing by 5
Convert tsp to ml
By multiplying by 5
15 ml
3 teaspoons
1 Tablespoon
1 ounce (oz)
30 ml
2 Tablespoons
(6 teaspoons)
1 kilogram (kg)
2.2 pounds (lbs)
Divide lbs by 2.2 to get Kg
Multiply Kg by 2.2 to
get pounds
1 inch
2.54 centimeters
(cm)
1 centimeter
(cm)
10 millimeters
Units of measurement
often used To
measure wounds, incisions,
NG tube or ET tube
placement
Know all conversions in both directions!