Struggling to make sense of your pounds and ounces? Use this handy table when working with measurements to make sure you understand their quantities and abbreviations.
| Abbreviation | Measurement | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| g | gram | 1,000 milligrams |
| 1,000,000 micrograms | ||
| mg | milligram | 1/1,000 gram |
| mcg (µg) | microgram | 1/1,000,000 gram |
| kg | kilogram | 1,000 grams |
| 2.2 pounds | ||
| lb | pound | 0.45 kilograms or 16 ounces |
| st | stone | 6.35 kilograms or 14 pounds |
| oz | ounce | 28 grams |
| l | litre | 1,000 millilitres or 1.76 pints |
| pt | pint | 568 millilitres |
| ml | millilitre | 1/1,000 litre |
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Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/nutritionrelated-measurements.html
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