Convert Scruples to Short Tons
Convert Scruples (s ap) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = s ap × 1.428571429e-6
About Scruples
A scruple (s ap) is a unit of the apothecary weight system equal to 20 grains or approximately 1.296 grams. Derived from the Latin 'scrupulus' (a small sharp stone used as a counterweight), it was the basic dispensing unit in pre-metric pharmacy across Europe. The apothecary system divided the fluid ounce into 8 drams, each dram into 3 scruples, and each scruple into 20 grains - a hierarchy memorised by every 19th-century pharmacist.
About Short Tons
A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.
Quick Reference Table
| Scruples (s ap) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 s ap | 1.429 × 10-6 ton |
| 2 s ap | 2.857 × 10-6 ton |
| 5 s ap | 7.143 × 10-6 ton |
| 10 s ap | 1.429 × 10-5 ton |
| 25 s ap | 3.571 × 10-5 ton |
| 50 s ap | 7.143 × 10-5 ton |
| 100 s ap | 0.000142857 ton |