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Scruple (Apothecary) [s.ap]


The scruple is a small unit of mass used in the apothecary system, historically important in pharmacy for measuring medicinal ingredients.


One scruple equals 20 grains, or about 1.296 grams. It is also 1/3 of an apothecary dram and 1/24 of an apothecary ounce.


Though largely obsolete today, the scruple helped ensure precise measurement of drugs and compounds in traditional medicine.


Summary:



  • 1 scruple = 20 grains ≈ 1.296 grams



  • Used in apothecary (pharmacy) system



  • Important for accurate measurement of medicinal ingredients




Grain [gr]


The grain (gr) is one of the oldest units of mass, traditionally used in various weight systems including troy, apothecary, and avoirdupois.


One grain is defined as exactly 64.79891 milligrams (0.0648 grams). It was originally based on the weight of a single grain of barley or wheat.


Grains are still commonly used today to measure small quantities such as the weight of bullets, arrows, and some pharmaceuticals.


Summary:



  • 1 grain = 64.79891 milligrams (0.0648 grams)



  • Used in troy, apothecary, and avoirdupois systems



  • Common in ammunition and medicine measurements



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