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[[File:OralSyringe2.jpg|250px|thumbnail|Oral syringes are ideal for measuring small amounts of liquid. They are commonly sold in pharmacies and are also available on [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=oral+syringe Amazon].]]
[[File:OralSyringe2.jpg|250px|thumbnail|Oral syringes are ideal for measuring small amounts of liquid. They are commonly sold in pharmacies and are also available on [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=oral+syringe Amazon].]]
For best accuracy, an oral syringe should be used to measure the calculated volume of liquid. You may also use other measuring tools such as a syringe with a needle, graduated cylinder, eyedropper, measuring pipette, or measuring cups.
For best accuracy, an oral syringe should be used to measure the calculated volume of liquid. You may also use other measuring tools such as a syringe with a needle, graduated cylinder, eyedropper, measuring pipette, or measuring cups.
The conversions for measuring cups are listed below:
*1/4 teaspoon (TSP) = 1.25ml
*1/2 teaspoon (TSP) = 2.5ml
*1 teaspoon (TSP) = 5ml
*1 tablespoon (TSB) = 15ml


If one is using an eyedropper,  
If one is using an eyedropper,