Dosage Calculations
The conversions I keep having to look up, and drills until I stop.
Conversions
Metric System Prefixes
Micro-
One millionth (u)1 gram=1,000,000 micrograms11,000,000g=1 ug (mcg)*
Milli-
One thousandth (m)1 gram=1,000 milligrams11,000g=1 mg1 liter=1,000 milliliters11,000L=1 mL1 meter=1,000 millimeters11,000m=1 mm
Centi-
One hundredth (c)1 meter=100 centimeters1100m=1 cm
Deci-
One tenth (d)1 liter=10 deciliters110L=1 dL
Kilo-
One thousand (k)1,000 grams=1 kilogram11,000kg=1 g
*Use abbreviation "mcg" for medical documentation.
Metric System Conversions
1 kilogram (kg)=1,000 grams (g)
1 gram (g)=1,000 milligrams (mg)
1 milligram (mg)=1,000 micrograms (mcg)
1 liter (L)=1,000 milliliters (mL)
1 milliliter (mL)=1 cubic centimeter (cc)
Household System Conversions
1 teaspoon (tsp)=5 milliliters (mL)
1 tablespoon (Tbsp)=15 milliliters (mL)
1 fluid ounce (fl oz)=30 milliliters (mL)
1 cup (c)=240 milliliters (mL)
1 pint (pt)=480 milliliters (mL)
1 quart (qt)=960 milliliters (mL)
1 gallon (gal)=3,840 milliliters (mL)
1 pound (lb)=16 ounces (oz)
1 foot (ft)=12 inches (in)
Conversions Between Metric & Household Units
Household SystemMetric System
2.2 pounds (lbs)=1 kilogram (kg)
1 cup (c) of liquid=240 milliliters (mL)
1 cup (c) of ice=120 milliliters (mL)
1 fluid ounce (fl oz)=30 milliliters (mL)
1 tablespoon (Tbsp)=15 milliliters (mL)
1 teaspoon (tsp)=5 milliliters (mL)
1 inch (in)=2.54 centimeters (cm)