Convert carat to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 car, ct = 0.154323583529414 s.ap
Example: convert 15 car, ct to s.ap:
15 car, ct = 15 × 0.154323583529414 s.ap = 2.31485375294121 s.ap
Carat to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
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.