Chapter

Units of Measure

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Measurement Systems

   "In nutrition, there are two systems of commonly used measurements: Metric and US Customary. We need both because the US won’t adopt the metric system completely. These are commonly used prefixes for

2. Mass Measures

   "The Metric System units for mass are microgram (μg), milligram (mg), gram (g), and kilogram (kg). The US Customary System units are ounce (oz) and pound (lb). Conversions include 1 oz = 28.35 g, 1 lb

3. Volume Measures

   "The Metric System units for volume are milliliter (mL), deciliter (dL), and liter (L). The US Customary System units are teaspoon (tsp), tablespoon (tbsp), fluid ounce (fl oz), cup (c), pint (pt), qu

4. Length Measures

   "The Metric System units for length are millimeter (mm), centimeter (cm), meter (m), and kilometer (km). The US Customary System units are inch (in), foot (ft), yard (yd), and mile (mi). Conversions i