Apothecaries’ Weight
![]() Pound. | ![]() Ounces. | ![]() Drachms. | ![]() Scruples | gr. Grains. | Grams. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 = | 12 = | 96 = | 288 = | 5,760 = | 373.24 |
| 1 = | 8 = | 24 = | 480 = | 31.10 | |
| 1 = | 3 = | 60 = | 3.89 | ||
| 1 = | 20 = | 1.30 | |||
| 1 = | .06 | ||||
The pound, ounce, and grain are the same as in Troy weight.
Avoirdupois Weight
| Pound. | Ounces. | Drachms. | Grains (Troy). | Grams. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 = | 16 = | 256 = | 7,000 = | 453.60 |
| 1 = | 16 = | 437.5 = | 28.35 | |
| 1 = | 27.34 = | 1.77 | ||
English Weights And Measures
Apothecaries’ Weight
| 20 grains = | 1 scruple = | 20 grains |
| 3 scruples = | 1 drachm = | 60 grains |
| 8 drachms = | 1 ounce = | 480 grains |
| 12 ounces = | 1 pound = | 5,760 grains |
Fluid Measure
| 60 minims = | 1 fluidrachm |
| 8 drachms = | 1 fluidounce |
| 20 ounces = | 1 pint |
| 8 pints = | 1 gallon |



