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Units Of Measure
Last Updated: 07/09/2013

Weights and Measures

Weight Equivalents

Household MeasuresAbbreviations

1 gt = 0.06 mL
15 gtt = 1 mL
1 tsp = 5 mL
3 tsp = 1 tbsp
1 tbsp = 15 mL
1 jigger = 45 mL
1 teacup = 180mL
1 glass = 240 mL
1 measuring cup = 240 mL

gt = drop
gtt = drops
mL = milliliter(s)
tsp = teaspoon(s)
tbsp = tablespoon(s)

Metric MeasuresAbbreviations

1 metric ton = 1,000 kg
1 metric ton = 2,203 lb (av.)
1 kg = 1,000 g
1 kg = 2.203 lb (av.)
1 g = 1,000 mg
1 g = 0.035 oz (av.)
1 mg = 1,000 µg
1 µg = 0.001 mg
1 ng = 0.000001 mg

av. = avoirdupois
g = gram(s)
kg = kilogram(s)
lb = pound(s)
mg = milligram(s)
µg = microgram(s) (it is also abbreviated as mcg)
ng = nanogram(s)
oz = ounce(s)

Avoirdupois* MeasuresAbbreviations

1 lb = 16 oz
1 ton = 2,000 lb
1 oz = 28.35 g
1 lb = 454 g
1 lb = 0.454 kg
1 ton = 907.2 kg
1 ton = 0.907 metric tons

g = gram(s)
kg = kilogram(s)
lb = pound(s)
oz = ounce(s)
ton (2,000 lb) is also called short ton

* Avoirdupois is the common system of measuring in the USA.


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