Convert decigram to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert decigram [dg] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to decigram.
How to Convert Decigram to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 dg = 0.0771617917647072 s.ap
Example: convert 15 dg to s.ap:
15 dg = 15 × 0.0771617917647072 s.ap = 1.15742687647061 s.ap
Decigram to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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Decigram
A decigram (dg) is a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, or 0.1 grams.
History/Origin
The decigram is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It has been used primarily in scientific and technical contexts to provide precise mass measurements.
Current Use
Decigrams are used in scientific, laboratory, and nutritional contexts where small mass measurements are required, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.