Apothecaries' Weight System
Apothecaries' Fluid Measure
- 1 U.S. fluid ounce = 8 drachms = 1.805 cubic inch = 1/128 U. S. gallon
- 1 fluid drachm = 60 minims
- 1 British fluid ounce = 1.732 cubic inch
Apothecaries' Weight
- 1 pound = 12 ounces = 5760 grains
- 1 ounce = 8 drachms = 480 grains
- 1 drachm = 3 scruples = 60 grains
- 1 scruple = 20 grains
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