Table 5.4a

Common Household Conversions

Measurement and AbbreviationCommon Conversions
drop (gtt)10, 12, 15 or 20 gtt = 1 mL
microdrop (mcgtt)60 mcgtt = 1 mL
teaspoon (tsp)1 tsp = 5 mL
tablespoon (Tbsp or Tbs)1 Tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 mL
ounce (oz)1 oz = 30 mL
pound (lb)1 lb = 16 oz
cup (C)1 C = 8 oz = 240 mL
pint (pt)1 pt = 2 C
quart (qt)1 qt = 4 C
gallon (gal)1 gal = 4 qt

From: Chapter 5 Math Calculations

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