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Nursing Unit Converter

Convert mg to mcg, lb to kg, °F to °C, tsp to mL and 12 more conversions instantly. Unit confusion is the #1 cause of dose-calculation errors.

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Common Nursing Conversions

1 mg = 1,000 mcg

1 g = 1,000 mg

1 L = 1,000 mL

1 tsp = 5 mL

1 tbsp = 15 mL

1 oz = 30 mL

1 kg = 2.2 lb

1 lb = 0.45 kg

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Leading zero rule (ISMP): Always write 0.5 mg, never .5 mg. A missing leading zero is a top cause of tenfold errors.

For educational purposes only. Always verify calculations with clinical references and institutional protocols.