Convert gram to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert gram [g] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to gram.
How to Convert Gram to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 g = 0.771617917647072 s.ap
Example: convert 15 g to s.ap:
15 g = 15 × 0.771617917647072 s.ap = 11.5742687647061 s.ap
Gram to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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Gram
The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
History/Origin
The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It became part of the metric system established in France and was later standardized as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.
Current Use
The gram is widely used worldwide for measuring small masses in everyday life, science, and industry, especially in contexts like food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory measurements.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.