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4 fl. oz. = 125 mL = 2 cup (NOT 4 fl. oz. x 30 mL/fl.oz. = 120 mL) These are direct conversions as used in nursing practice! For all other conversions (e.g. 3 fl. oz) use 1 fl. oz. = 30 mL to convert.
The Unit Conversions Chart for Nursing Math is used to convert measurements between different units in the field of nursing. It helps nurses to accurately administer medication, calculate dosages, and interpret measurements.
Basic conversion formulas: It covers fundamental conversion formulas between imperial and metric units, such as converting milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg) or milliliters (mL) to teaspoons (tsp), often using dimensional analysis for precision.
It is important to learn how to solve conversions when you start solving drug dosage and calculation problems. This quiz will test your ability to convert kilograms (kg) to grams (G), milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), teaspoons (tsp) to milliliters (ml), tablespoons (tbsp) to ounces (oz) etc.
This is a printable metric table for dosage and calculation quizzes. Print this metric table off of your printer and have it handy while you watch the video series. The metric table is in Microsoft docx format.
Special Note for converting between fluid ounces and millilitres: These are direct conversions as used in nursing practice! For all other conversions (e.g. 3 fl. oz) use 1 fl. oz. = 30 mL to convert.
mg = 0.001 g. Milliliters (mL) and drops. mL = 20 drops (approximate for medical use) drop = 0.05 mL. Liquid volume: teaspoons, tablespoons, and milliliters. teaspoon (tsp) = 5 mL. tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 mL.
