Convert scruple (apothecary) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Quintal (Metric)
1 s.ap = 1.2959782e-05 cwt
Example: convert 15 s.ap to cwt:
15 s.ap = 15 × 1.2959782e-05 cwt = 0.00019439673 cwt
Scruple (Apothecary) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.