Dosage cal abbreviations & equivalencies
mL
Milileter
L
Liter
mg
Miligram
g
Gram
kg
Kilogram
cm
Centimeter
t
Teaspoon
gtt
Drop
gr
Grain
T
Tablespoon
oz
Ounce
lb
Pound
1cc=1mL=1g
cc - cubic centimeter. commonly used as mL
5mL = 1 t
15gtts = 1 mL
usually only measured in IV fluids
2.54cm = 1 inch
2.2 lb = 1kg
lb /2.2
3t = 1T
60 gtts= 1T
500 mL = 160z=1pint
0whole .010th0100th01000
rounding
x1000 kg /1000
x1000 g /1000
x1000 mg /1000
x1000 mcg /1000