Convert scruple (apothecary) to ounce
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to ounce [oz], or Convert ounce to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Ounce
1 s.ap = 0.0457142857142857 oz
Example: convert 15 s.ap to oz:
15 s.ap = 15 × 0.0457142857142857 oz = 0.685714285714286 oz
Scruple (Apothecary) to Ounce Conversion Table
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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.
Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.