This chart defines the words – and the abbreviations – used in nutrition to describe quantities of solids and liquids from the miniscule (vitamins and minerals) to the relatively large (water).
| Abbreviation | Measurement | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| g | gram | 1,000 milligrams |
| 1,000,000 micrograms | ||
| mg | milligram | 1/1,000 gram |
| mcg | microgram | 1/1,000,000 gram |
| kg | kilogram | 1,000 grams |
| 2.2 pounds | ||
| lb | pound | 0.45 kilograms |
| 16 ounces | ||
| l | liter | 1,000 milliliters |
| 10 deciliters | ||
| dl | deciliter | 1/10 liter |
| ml | milliliter | 1/1,000 liter |
