Apothecaries' Unit

Of weight.   May also be referred to as apothecaries' weight.

Any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces.

This concept's ID is @1~68925

Troy Unit

  • ounce 2 facts

    A unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound.

  • troy pound 1 facts

    An apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces or 373.242 grams.

  • grain 0 facts

    1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams.

Drachm

  • scruple 1 facts

    A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains.

  • drachm 1 facts

    A unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.