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Dosage Calculations Drug Metric Table Conversion

This document provides conversions between common metric and US customary units of measurement for mass, volume, and dosage. It lists equivalents such as 1,000 micrograms equaling 1 milligram, 1,000 grams equaling 1 kilogram, and 2.2 pounds equaling 1 kilogram. Teaspoon, tablespoon, milliliter, and liter conversions are also presented to aid nurses in calculating dosages.

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Dosage Calculations Drug Metric Table Conversion

This document provides conversions between common metric and US customary units of measurement for mass, volume, and dosage. It lists equivalents such as 1,000 micrograms equaling 1 milligram, 1,000 grams equaling 1 kilogram, and 2.2 pounds equaling 1 kilogram. Teaspoon, tablespoon, milliliter, and liter conversions are also presented to aid nurses in calculating dosages.

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1,000 micrograms (mcg) =1 1 milliliter (mL) = 1 cubic centimeter

milligram (mg) (cc)


1,000 grams (G) = 1 kilogram (kg) 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 milliliters (mL)

1,000 milligrams (mg) = 1 gram (G) 1,000 milliliters (mL) = 1 liter (L)

2.2 pounds (lbs) = 1 Kilogram (kg) 3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon


(Tbsp)
30 milliliters (mL) = 1 ounce (oz) 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15 milliliters
(mL)
2 tablespoons (Tbsp) = 1 ounce (oz)

Dosage & Calculations Metric Table

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