Convert scruple (apothecary) to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Stone (Uk)
1 s.ap = 0.000204081632653061 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 s.ap to st (UK):
15 s.ap = 15 × 0.000204081632653061 st (UK) = 0.00306122448979592 st (UK)
Scruple (Apothecary) to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.