Table 5.4c

Common Metric Conversions in Health Care

Metric MeasurementCommon Conversions
1 kilogram (kg)1 kg = 2.2 pounds = 1000 grams
1 centimeter (cm)1 in = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm
37 degrees Celsius98.6 degrees F
1 liter1000 mL = 1000 cc
1 gram1000 mg
1 mg1000 mcg

From: Chapter 5 Math Calculations

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