Apothecary weights
| Symbol | Name | TR (*) | ME (*) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lb, li, libr. | libra, pound | apothecary's pound | 373.243 g | ||
| ss | semis | half | half | ||
| ℥ | uncia, ounce, unce | apothecary's ounce | 31.103 g | ||
| Q | quarta | quart | between 0.95 and 1.16 liters | ||
| ʒ | dragma, dram | dram | 3.888 g | ||
| G | grana, grain | grain | 0.065 g (65 mg) | ||
| A | ana | of each one | of each one | ||
| lb ss | libr. semi | half an apothecary's pound | 186.623 g | ||
| ℥ ss | semuncia | half an apothecary's ounce | 15.552 g |
Name = Name in Text
TR = Translation
ME = Modern Equivalent (approx.; in grams and liters)