Convert dekagram to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert dekagram [dag] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to dekagram.
How to Convert Dekagram to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 dag = 7.71617917647072 s.ap
Example: convert 15 dag to s.ap:
15 dag = 15 × 7.71617917647072 s.ap = 115.742687647061 s.ap
Dekagram to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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Dekagram
A dekagram (dag) is a unit of mass equal to ten grams.
History/Origin
The dekagram was introduced as part of the metric system to simplify conversions within the metric units of mass, particularly in the context of grams and kilograms, and has been used primarily in countries adopting the metric system since the 19th century.
Current Use
Dekagrams are used in various fields such as cooking, jewelry, and scientific measurements, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, although grams and kilograms are more commonly used globally.
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.