Convert stone (US) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to stone (US).
1 st (US) = 4900 s.ap. To convert stone (US) to scruple (apothecary), multiply the value by 4900; to go the other way, divide by it (1 s.ap = 0.000204081632653 st (US)). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 st (US) = 4900 s.ap
- 1 s.ap = 0.000204081632653 st (US)
- 10 st (US) = 49000 s.ap
- 100 st (US) = 490000 s.ap
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 st (US) = 4900 s.ap
Example: convert 15 st (US) to s.ap:
15 st (US) = 15 × 4900 s.ap = 73500 s.ap
Stone (Us) to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
| stone (US) | scruple (apothecary) |
|---|---|
| 1 st (US) | 4900 s.ap |
| 2 st (US) | 9800 s.ap |
| 3 st (US) | 14700 s.ap |
| 5 st (US) | 24500 s.ap |
| 10 st (US) | 49000 s.ap |
| 20 st (US) | 98000 s.ap |
| 50 st (US) | 245000 s.ap |
| 100 st (US) | 490000 s.ap |
| 500 st (US) | 2450000 s.ap |
| 1000 st (US) | 4900000 s.ap |
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 stone (US) in scruple (apothecary)?
1 stone (US) (st (US)) = 4900 scruple (apothecary) (s.ap).
How do you convert stone (US) to scruple (apothecary)?
Multiply the stone (US) value by 4900. For example, 25 st (US) × 4900 = 122500 s.ap.
What is 10 stone (US) in scruple (apothecary)?
10 st (US) = 49000 s.ap.
Which unit is larger, the stone (US) or the scruple (apothecary)?
The stone (US) is the larger unit: 1 st (US) = 4900 s.ap.