Scruple (unit)
The scruple (℈) is a small unit in the apothecaries' system, derived from the old Roman () unit (scrupulus/scrupulum). Mass unit The scruple is ounce, dram, or 20 grains. It is therefore equal to 1.2959782 grams. The Roman scruple was somewhat smaller, around 1.14 g. Volume unit The fluid scruple is fluid ounce, fluid dram, 20 minims, or teaspoon, or 1 saltspoon. It is therefore equal to 1.23 milliliters. See also Scruples (disambiguation) Roman units Byzantine units Э References Units of volume Customary units of measurement Alcohol measurement spoons Cooking weights and measures Units of mass