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BRITISH PHARMACOPŒIA.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OF THE BRITISH PHARMACOPŒIA.
WEIGHTS.
| 1 Grain | gr. | ||||||
| 1 Ounce (Avoir.) | oz. | = | 437.5 | grains | |||
| 1 Pound | lb. | = | 16 | ounces | = | 7000 | grains„ |
MEASURES OF CAPACITY.
| 1 Minim | min. | |||
| 1 Fluid Drachm | fl. drm. | = | 60 | minims |
| 1 Fluid Ounce | fl. oz. | = | 8 | fluid drachms |
| 1 Pint | O. | = | 20 | fluid ounces |
| 1 Gallon | C. | = | 8 | pints |
MEASURES OF LENGTH.
| 1 | inch | in. | ||||
| 12 | inches | = | 1 | foot | ||
| 36 | inches | = | 3 | feet | = | 1 yard |
RELATION OF MEASURES TO WEIGHTS.
| 1 Minim is the measure of | 0.9114583 | grains of water |
| 1 Fluid Drachm measure of„ | 54.6875 | grains of water„ |
| 1 Fluid Ounce measure of„ 1 ounce or | 437.5 | grains of water„ |
| 1 Pint measure of„ 1.25 pound or | 8750.0 | grains of water„ |
| 1 Gallon measure of„ 10 pounds or | 70000.0 | grains of water„ |
