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Table of Measurements and Their Equivalents

This document contains 6 tables that provide equivalents for different systems of measurement including: 1) Abbreviations and symbols used for measurements 2) Liquid and volume measurements in American, Metric, and Imperial systems 3) Weight measures in Metric and Imperial systems 4) Equivalents for fractions of units like tablespoons and cups 5) Approximate can sizes and their volumes and weights 6) Oven temperature guides in Fahrenheit and Centigrade

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Table of Measurements and Their Equivalents

This document contains 6 tables that provide equivalents for different systems of measurement including: 1) Abbreviations and symbols used for measurements 2) Liquid and volume measurements in American, Metric, and Imperial systems 3) Weight measures in Metric and Imperial systems 4) Equivalents for fractions of units like tablespoons and cups 5) Approximate can sizes and their volumes and weights 6) Oven temperature guides in Fahrenheit and Centigrade

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Table of Measurements and their Equivalents

The following are different tables of measurements and their equivalents using the three system
of measurements.

Table 1.1 Abbreviations and Symbols

tsp. = teaspoon l. = liter


tbsp. = tablespoon oz. = ounce
c. = cup fl. oz. = fluid ounce
g. = gram qt. = quart
kg. = kilogram pt. = pint
ml. = milliliter gal. = gallon
lb. = pound

Table 1.2 Liquid and Volume Measurements

American Metric Imperial


1 teaspoon 5 ml. 1/6 fl. oz.
1 dessertspoon 10 ml. 1/3 fl. oz.
1 tablespoon 15ml. ½ fl. oz.
¼ cup 60ml 2 fl. oz.
1/3 cup 85 ml. 2 ½ fl. oz.
3/8 cup 90 ml. 3 fl. oz.
½ cup 125 ml. 4 fl. oz.
¾ cup 180 ml. 6 fl. oz.
1 cup 250 ml. 8 fl. oz.
1 ¼ cup 300 ml. 10 fl. oz
1 ½ cup 375 ml. 12 fl. oz.
1 ¾ cups 435 ml. 14 fl. oz.
2 cups 500 ml. 16 fl. oz.
2 ½ cups 625 ml. 20 fl. oz.
3 cups 750 ml. 24 fl. oz.
4 cups 1 liter 32 fl. oz.
5 cups 1.25 liters 40 fl. oz.
6 cups 1.5 liters 48 fl. oz.
10 cups 2.5 liters 80 fl. oz.

Table 1.3 Weight Measures

Metric Imperial
30 grams 1 oz.
45 grams ½ oz.
55 grams 2 oz.
70 grams 2 ½ oz.
85 grams 3 oz.
100 grams 3 ½ oz.
110 grams 4 oz.
125 grams 4 ½ oz.
140 grams 5 oz.
280 grams 10 oz.
450 grams 16 oz. (1 lb.)
500 grams 1 lb. 1 ½ oz.
700 grams 1 ½ lb.
800 grams 1 ¾ lb.
1 kilogram 2 lb. 3 oz.
1.5 kilograms 3 lb. 4 ½ oz.
2 kilograms 4 lb. 6 oz.
Table 1.4 Equivalents for One Unit and Fractions of a Unit

Tablespoon Cup Pint


1 tbsp. = 3 tsp. 1 cup = 16 tbsp. 1 pt. = 2 c.
¾ tbsp. = 2 ¼ tsp. 7/8 c. = 14 tbsp. ¾ pt. = 1 ½ c.
2/3 tbsp. = 2 tsp. ¾ c. = 12 tbsp. 2/3 pt. = 1 1/3 c.
½ tbsp. = 1 ½ tsp. 2/3 c. = 10 2/3 tbsp. ½ pt. = 1 c.
1/3 tbsp. = 1 tsp. ½ c. = 8 tbsp. 1/3 pt. = 2/3 c.
1/3 c. = 5 1/3 tbsp. ¼ pt. = ½ c.
¼. c. = 4 tbsp. 1/8 pt. = ¼ c.
1/8 c. = 2 tbsp.

Quart Gallon Pound


1 qt. = 4 c. 1 gal. = 4 qt. 1 lb. = 16 oz.
¾ qt. = 3 c. ¾ gal. = 3 qt. ¾ lb. = 12 oz.
2/3 qt. = 2 2/3 c. 5/8 gal. = 5 pt. 2/3 lb. = 10 2/3 oz.
½ qt. = 2 c. (1 pt.) ½ gal. = 2 qt. ½ lb. = 8 oz.
¼ qt. = 1 c. 1/3 gal. = 5 1/3 c. 1/3 lb. = 5 1/3 oz.
1/8 qt. = ½ c. ¼ gal. = 1 qt. ¼ lb. = 4 oz.
1/8 gal. = 1 pt. 1/8 lb. = 2 oz.

Table 1.5 Approximate Can Sizes and Contents

Size of Can Volume Weight


6 oz. can ¾ cup 185 grams
8 oz. can 1 cup 250 grams
12 oz. can 1 ½ cups 375 grams
16 oz. can 2 cups 500 grams
20 oz. can 2 ½ cups 625 grams
24 oz. can 3 cups 750 grams

Table 1.6 Oven Temperature Guide

Thermostat Setting
Description of Oven Fahrenheit (˚F) Centigrade (˚C)
Electric Gas
Cool 200 200 90
Very Slow 250 250 120
Slow 300-325 300 150-160
Moderately Slow 325-350 325 160-170
Moderate 350-375 350 170-190
Moderately Hot 375-400 375 190-200
Hot 400-450 400 200-230
Very Hot 450-500 450 230-260

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