Convert Wey to Scruple (apothecary)
Convert weys to scruples (apothecary) instantly. 1 wey = 88200 scruple (apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Scruple (apothecary) to Wey converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Wey
The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).
From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.
Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.
Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.
Scruple (apothecary)
The apothecary scruple equals 20 grains, about 1.296 grams.
From Latin 'scrupulus', a small sharp pebble used as a tiny weight.
Historical apothecary dosing of powders.
Part of the apothecaries' system used through the 19th century.
Wey 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 weys and scruples (apothecary):
To convert weys to scruples (apothecary), multiply the value in weys by 88200. To reverse, multiply scruples (apothecary) by 1.133787e-5.
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 Wey converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert weys to scruples (apothecary)
- Write down the value in weys (wey).
- Multiply that value by the factor 88200.
- The product is the equivalent value in scruples (apothecary) (s ap).
- To reverse, multiply the scruple (apothecary) value by 1.133787e-5.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to s ap:
1 × 88200 = 88200 s ap
Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to s ap:
100 × 88200 = 8820000 s ap
Wey to Scruple (apothecary) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting weys to scruples (apothecary):
| Wey [wey] | Scruple (apothecary) [s ap] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 882 |
| 0.1 | 8820 |
| 1 | 88200 |
| 2 | 176400 |
| 3 | 264600 |
| 4 | 352800 |
| 5 | 441000 |
| 10 | 882000 |
| 20 | 1764000 |
| 30 | 2646000 |
| 40 | 3528000 |
| 50 | 4410000 |
| 100 | 8820000 |
| 500 | 4.41e+7 |
| 1000 | 8.82e+7 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 wey = 88200 s ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
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