Weights & Measures

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U.S.Volume = Metric Measure Equivalent
1/8 t = 0.5 milliliter
1/4 t = 1 milliliter
1/2 t = 2 milliliters
1 t = 5 milliliters
1/2 T = 7 milliliters
1 T (3 teaspoons) = 15 milliliters
2 T (1 fluid ounce) = 30 milliliters
1/4 c (4 tablespoons) = 60 milliliters
1/3 c = 80 milliliters
1/2 c (4 fluid ounces) = 125 milliliters
2/3 c = 160 milliliters
3/4 c (6 fluid ounces = 180 milliliters
1 c (16 tablespoons) = 250 milliliters
1 pt (2 cups) = 500 milliliters
1 qt (4 cups) = 1 Liter
Equivalents For Temperatures
Degrees = Degrees
Fahrenheit = Celcius
212 F = 100 C
250 F = 120 C
275 F = 140 C
300 F = 150 C
325 F = 160 C
350 F = 180 C
375 F = 190 C
400 F = 200 C
425 F = 220 C
450 F = 230 C
475 F = 240 C
500 F = 260 C




Metric Equivalents For Weight U.S.
Weight = Metric
Measure = Equivalent
1/2 ounce = 15 grams
1 ounce = 30 grams
2 ounces = 60 grams
3 ounces = 85 grams
1/4 lb (4 ounces) = 115 grams
1/2 lb (8 ounces) = 225 grams
3/4 lb (12 ounces) = 340 grams
1 lb (16 ounces) = 450 grams


Metric Equivalents for Dimensions
U.S = Metric
Dimension = Equivalent
1/16 inch = 2 millimeters
1/8 inch = 3 millimeters
3/16 inch = 5 millimeters
1/4 inch = 6 millimeters
3/8 inch = 9 millimeters
1/2 inch = 1.3 centimeters
3/4 inch = 1.9 centimeters
1 inch = 2.5 centimeters
1 1/2 inches = 4 centimeters
2 inches = 5 centimeters
3 inches = 8 centimeters
4 inches = 10 centimeters
5 inches = 13 centimeters
9 inches = 23 centimeters
11 inches = 28 centimeters
13 inches = 33 centimeters


NOTE: All metric equivalents are approximate; they have been rounded
to the nearest metric equivalent for ease of use.

3 tsp = 1 tbsp
2 tbsp = 1/8 c
4 tbsp = 1/4 c
5 tbsp + 1 tsp = 1/3 c
8 tbsp = 1/2 c
12 tbsp = 3/4 c
16 tbsp = 1 c
4 oz = 1/2 c
8 oz = 1 c
16 oz = 1 lb
1 oz = 2 tbsp. fat or liquid
2 c = 1 pt
1 qt = 4 c
5/8 c = 1/2 c + 2 tbsp
7/8 c = 3/4 c + 2 tbsp
1 jigger = 1 1/2 fl. oz ( 3 tbsp)



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