Convert Clove to Scruple (apothecary)
Convert cloves to scruples (apothecary) instantly. 1 clove = 2800 scruple (apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Scruple (apothecary) to Clove converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Clove
The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).
A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.
Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.
Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.
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.
Clove 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 cloves and scruples (apothecary):
To convert cloves to scruples (apothecary), multiply the value in cloves by 2800. To reverse, multiply scruples (apothecary) by 0.0003571429.
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 Clove converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cloves to scruples (apothecary)
- Write down the value in cloves (clove).
- Multiply that value by the factor 2800.
- The product is the equivalent value in scruples (apothecary) (s ap).
- To reverse, multiply the scruple (apothecary) value by 0.0003571429.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 clove to s ap:
1 × 2800 = 2800 s ap
Example 2 — Convert 100 clove to s ap:
100 × 2800 = 280000 s ap
Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring
One clove of fabric converts to a value in scruples (apothecary) commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.
1 clove × 2800 = 2800 s ap
Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)
You measure 1.75 cloves tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in scruples (apothecary). This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.
1.75 clove × 2800 = 4900 s ap
Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions
A 3-clove dog leash equals a tidy round value in scruples (apothecary). Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.
3 clove × 2800 = 8400 s ap
Clove to Scruple (apothecary) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cloves to scruples (apothecary):
| Clove [clove] | Scruple (apothecary) [s ap] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 28 |
| 0.1 | 280 |
| 1 | 2800 |
| 2 | 5600 |
| 3 | 8400 |
| 4 | 11200 |
| 5 | 14000 |
| 10 | 28000 |
| 20 | 56000 |
| 30 | 84000 |
| 40 | 112000 |
| 50 | 140000 |
| 100 | 280000 |
| 500 | 1400000 |
| 1000 | 2800000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many scruples (apothecary) is 1 clove?
How do I convert cloves to scruples (apothecary)?
How do I convert scruples (apothecary) back to cloves?
How many scruples (apothecary) is 100 cloves?
Popular weight unit conversions
Convert Clove to other weight units
Show all Clove conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 clove = 2800 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
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.