Pharmacy Conversion Chart

Introducing the Pharmacy Dosage Conversion Tool! A vital resource for pharmacists and healthcare professionals, this comprehensive tool provides quick and precise conversions between commonly used units of measurement in pharmacy practice.

Our tool provides precise and reliable conversions for kilograms to grams, milliliters to liters, and teaspoons to milliliters.

Dosage Calculations For Pharmacy Technicians – Free Tool

Why Use This Tool?

In the fast-paced world of pharmacy, accurate dosage conversions are crucial for patient safety and effective treatment. Mistakes in dosage calculations can lead to underdosing or overdosing, potentially harming patients.

This tool helps ensure that you get the correct dosage every time, enhancing patient care and safety.

How to Use the Tool

1. Enter the Value: Input the value you wish to convert.
2. Select Units: Choose the original unit of measurement and the unit you want to convert to from the dropdown menus.
3. Convert: Click the “Convert” button to get the converted value instantly.

Dosage Conversion Table

For your convenience, we have also provided a detailed conversion chart below, showcasing the most popular conversions that pharmacists frequently use. This chart includes essential conversions between weight, volume, and common household measures.

From (Original Unit)	To (Converted Unit)	Conversion Factor	Example
1 kilogram (kg)	1,000 grams (g)	1 kg = 1,000 g	2 kg = 2,000 g
1 kilogram (kg)	2.2 pounds (lb)	1 kg = 2.2 lb	2 kg = 4.4 lb
1 liter (L)	1,000 milliliters (ml)	1 L = 1,000 ml	0.5 L = 500 ml
1 gram (g)	1,000 milligrams (mg)	1 g = 1,000 mg	0.5 g = 500 mg
1 milligram (mg)	1,000 micrograms (mcg)	1 mg = 1,000 mcg	0.5 mg = 500 mcg
1 microgram (mcg)	1,000 nanograms (ng)	1 mcg = 1,000 ng	0.5 mcg = 500 ng
1 grain (gr)	64.8 milligrams (mg)	1 gr = 64.8 mg	2 gr = 129.6 mg
1 ounce (oz)	28.35 grams (g)	1 oz = 28.35 g	2 oz = 56.7 g
1 teaspoon (tsp)	5 milliliters (ml)	1 tsp = 5 ml	2 tsp = 10 ml
1 tablespoon (tbsp)	15 milliliters (ml)	1 tbsp = 15 ml	2 tbsp = 30 ml
1 pound (lb)	454 grams (g)	1 lb = 454 g	2 lb = 908 g

Additional Information

• Weight Conversions:
  • 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
  • 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg)
  • 1 milligram (mg) = 1,000 micrograms (mcg)
  • 1 microgram (mcg) = 1,000 nanograms (ng)
  • 1 pound (lb) = 454 grams (g)
  • 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (g)
  • 1 grain (gr) = 64.8 milligrams (mg)
• Volume Conversions:
  • 1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (ml)
  • 1 milliliter (ml) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 milliliters (ml)
  • 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 milliliters (ml)

Common Conversion Queries

How to Convert 0.25 mg to mcg

To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), use the conversion factor: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg.

• 0.25 mg * 1,000 mcg/mg = 250 mcg

How to Convert 0.5 grams to mg

To convert grams (g) to milligrams (mg), use the conversion factor: 1 g = 1,000 mg.

• 0.5 g * 1,000 mg/g = 500 mg

How to Convert 0.75 mg to mcg

To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), use the conversion factor: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg.

• 0.75 mg * 1,000 mcg/mg = 750 mcg

How to Convert 1 Unit to ml

The conversion of units to milliliters (ml) depends on the specific medication and its concentration. Please refer to the specific medication’s instructions for accurate conversions.

How to Convert 1g to µg (micrograms)

To convert grams (g) to micrograms (µg), use the conversion factor: 1 g = 1,000,000 µg.

• 1 g * 1,000,000 µg/g = 1,000,000 µg

How to Convert 2.4 mcg to mg

To convert micrograms (mcg) to milligrams (mg), use the conversion factor: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg.

• 2.4 mcg / 1,000 mcg/mg = 0.0024 mg

How to Convert 4500 mg to grams

To convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g), use the conversion factor: 1 g = 1,000 mg.

• 4500 mg / 1,000 mg/g = 4.5 g

How to Convert 0.4 mg to mcg

To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), use the conversion factor: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg.

• 0.4 mg * 1,000 mcg/mg = 400 mcg

How to Convert g to ng

To convert grams (g) to nanograms (ng), use the conversion factor: 1 g = 1,000,000,000 ng.

• 1 g * 1,000,000,000 ng/g = 1,000,000,000 ng

How to Convert ng to mcg

To convert nanograms (ng) to micrograms (mcg), use the conversion factor: 1 mcg = 1,000 ng.

• 1,000 ng / 1,000 ng/mcg = 1 mcg