Approximate equivalents of apothecary measures are given below.
|
Apothecary Volume |
| Volume |
Equivalent |
| 1 minim |
0.06 milliliters or 0.02 fluid drams or 0.002 fluid ounces |
| 1.5 minims |
0.1 milliliters |
| 15 minims |
1 milliliter |
| 480 minims |
1 fluid ounce |
| 1 dram |
3.7 milliliters or 60 minims |
| 1 t (teaspoon) |
60 drops |
| 3 t (teaspoons) |
0.5 ounce |
| 1 T (tablespoon) |
0.5 ounce |
| 2 T (tablespoons) |
1 ounce |
| 1 C (cup) |
8 ounces or 30 milliliters |
|
Apothecary Weights |
| Weight |
Equivalent |
| 1 grain |
60 milligrams or 0.5 dram |
| 60 grains |
1 dram or 3.75 grams |
| 8 drams |
1 ounce or 30 grams |
