Apothecary Weight
Calculate Apothecary Weight instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Apothecary Weight
Amount in the selected apothecaries' unit
Unit (1 = grain, 2 = scruple, 3 = dram, 4 = ounce, 5 = apothecaries' pound)
Mass in grams
31.1035g
Grains (gr)
480
Scruples (℈)
24
Drams (ʒ)
8
Ounces (℥) = troy ounces
1
Apothecaries' pounds
0.083333
Avoirdupois ounces
1.097143
More about: Apothecary Weight
What it calculates
The “Apothecary Weight” calculator computes Mass in grams in g from 2 parameters: amount in the selected apothecaries' unit, unit (1 = grain, 2 = scruple, 3 = dram, 4 = ounce, 5 = apothecaries' pound).
A converter between units of measure, currencies, and sizes.
Example calculation
With parameters Amount in the selected apothecaries' unit = 1, Unit (1 = grain, 2 = scruple, 3 = dram, 4 = ounce, 5 = apothecaries' pound) = 4 the result is 31.1 g (1 grain = 64.79891 mg; ℈ = 20 gr, ʒ = 60 gr, ℥ = 480 gr, apothecaries' pound = 5760 gr).
How to use
- Enter amount in the selected apothecaries' unit and unit (1 = grain, 2 = scruple, 3 = dram, 4 = ounce, 5 = apothecaries' pound) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Mass in grams (g) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Apothecary Weight calculated?
The Apothecary Weight calculator computes Mass in grams (in g) from amount in the selected apothecaries' unit, unit (1 = grain, 2 = scruple, 3 = dram, 4 = ounce, 5 = apothecaries' pound). Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Apothecary Weight calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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