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Convert Masha to Scruple (apothecary)

Convert mashas to scruples (apothecary) instantly. 1 masha = 0.7500000386 scruple (apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Scruple (apothecary) to Masha converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Indian / South Asian

Masha

What is a masha?

The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.

Origin of the masha

A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.

Where it is used

Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.

Troy & Apothecary

Scruple (apothecary)

What is a scruple (apothecary)?

The apothecary scruple equals 20 grains, about 1.296 grams.

Origin of the scruple (apothecary)

From Latin 'scrupulus', a small sharp pebble used as a tiny weight.

Where it is used

Historical apothecary dosing of powders.

When and where it was developed

Part of the apothecaries' system used through the 19th century.

Masha to Scruple (apothecary) conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between mashas and scruples (apothecary):

1 masha = 0.7500000386 s ap
1 s ap = 1.3333332647 masha

To convert mashas to scruples (apothecary), multiply the value in mashas by 0.7500000386. To reverse, multiply scruples (apothecary) by 1.3333332647.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in scruples (apothecary) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Scruple (apothecary) to Masha converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert mashas to scruples (apothecary)

  1. Write down the value in mashas (masha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.7500000386.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in scruples (apothecary) (s ap).
  4. To reverse, multiply the scruple (apothecary) value by 1.3333332647.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 masha to s ap:
1 × 0.7500000386 = 0.7500000386 s ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 masha to s ap:
100 × 0.7500000386 = 75.0000038581 s ap

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-masha plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from mashas to scruples (apothecary) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 masha × 0.7500000386 = 3.0000001543 s ap

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-masha sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to scruples (apothecary) aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 masha × 0.7500000386 = 375.0000192904 s ap

Masha to Scruple (apothecary) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting mashas to scruples (apothecary):

Masha [masha]Scruple (apothecary) [s ap]
0.010.0075000004
0.10.0750000039
10.7500000386
21.5000000772
32.2500001157
43.0000001543
53.7500001929
107.5000003858
2015.0000007716
3022.5000011574
4030.0000015432
5037.500001929
10075.0000038581
500375.0000192904
1000750.0000385809

Frequently asked questions

How many scruples (apothecary) is 1 masha?
1 masha equals 0.7500000386 scruple (apothecary).
How do I convert mashas to scruples (apothecary)?
Multiply the value in mashas by 0.7500000386 to get scruples (apothecary).
How do I convert scruples (apothecary) back to mashas?
Multiply the value in scruples (apothecary) by 1.3333332647, or use the Scruple (apothecary) to Masha converter.
How many scruples (apothecary) is 100 mashas?
100 mashas equals 75.0000038581 scruples (apothecary), because 100 × 0.7500000386 = 75.0000038581.

Convert Masha to other weight units

Show all Masha conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Masha to Attogram (ag) Masha to Femtogram (fg) Masha to Picogram (pg) Masha to Nanogram (ng) Masha to Microgram (µg) Masha to Milligram (mg) Masha to Centigram (cg) Masha to Decigram (dg) Masha to Gram (g) Masha to Dekagram (dag) Masha to Hectogram (hg) Masha to Kilogram (kg) Masha to Quintal (metric) (q) Masha to Metric Ton (t) Masha to Gigagram (Gg) Masha to Teragram (Tg) Masha to Petagram (Pg) Masha to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Masha to Grain (gr) Masha to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Masha to Ounce (oz) Masha to Pound (lb) Masha to Clove (clove) Masha to Stone (US) (st) Masha to Stone (UK) (st) Masha to Quarter (US) (qr) Masha to Quarter (UK) (qr) Masha to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Masha to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Masha to Wey (wey) Masha to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Masha to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Masha to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Masha to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Masha to Carat (metric) (ct) Masha to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Masha to Pennyweight (dwt) Masha to Momme (mom) Masha to Mace (mace) Masha to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Masha to Troy Ounce (oz t) Masha to Tael (tael) Masha to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Masha to Ratti (ratti) Masha to Tola (tola) Masha to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Masha to Seer (Ser) (seer) Masha to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Masha to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Masha to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Masha to Muon Mass (mµ) Masha to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Masha to Proton Mass (mp) Masha to Neutron Mass (mn) Masha to Deuteron Mass (md) Masha to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Masha to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Masha to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Masha to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Masha to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Masha to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Masha to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Masha to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Masha to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Masha to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Masha to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Masha to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Masha to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Masha to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Masha to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Masha to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Masha to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Masha to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Masha to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Masha to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Masha to Poundal (pdl) Masha to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Masha to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Masha to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Masha to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 masha = 0.7500000386 s ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.