Scruple (unit)
The scruple is a small unit in the apothecaries' system, derived from the old Roman scrupulum 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.The fluid scruple is fluid ounce, fluid dram, 20 minims, or teaspoon, or 1 saltspoon. It is therefore equal to 1.23 milliliters.
