1. Measuring & Equivalents 5.01
Kitchen Basics
Measuring & Equivalents
5.01

2. Customary Units of Measurement
Volume
Teaspoon (tsp)
Tablespoon (tbsp)
Cup (c)
Fluid ounce (fl oz)
Pint (pt)
Quart (qt)
Gallon (gal)
Weight
Ounce (oz)
Pound (lb)
Temperature
Fahrenheit (F)
Length
Inches (in)

3. Metric Units of Measurements
Volume
Milliliter (ml)
Liter (l)
Weight
Milligram (mg)
Gram (g)
Kilogram (kg)
Temperature
Celsius (or Centigrade) (C)
Length
Millimeters (mm)
Centimeters (cm)
Meter (m)

4. Equivalent Measures (Volume)
Customary Measure
Customary Equivalent
Metric Equivalent
1 tsp
5 ml
1 tbsp
3 tsp
15 ml
1 fl oz
2 tbsp
30 ml
1/4 c
4 tbsp
60 ml
1/3 c
5 1/3 tbsp
80 ml
1/2 c
120 ml
2/3 c
160 ml
3/4 c
180 ml
1 c
8 fl oz tbsp
240 ml l
1 pt
2 c fl oz
470 ml l
1 qt
2 pt c fl oz
950 ml l
1 gal
4 qt
3.8 l

5. Equivalent Measures (Weight)
Customary Measure
Customary Equivalent
Metric Equivalent
1 oz
28 g
1 lb
16 oz
450 g
2 lb
32 oz
900 g kg
2.2 lb
1 kg

6. Equivalent Measures (Temperature)
Customary Measure
Metric Equivalent
0 F
-17.8 C
32 F
Freezing Point
0 C
212 F
Boiling Point
100 C

7. Measuring Dry Ingredients
Never measure while holding measuring cup over mixing bowl
Fill cup with ingredient.
Flour & sugar can be spooned into cup
Others must be packed (brown sugar) but only if specified in recipe
Level off top of the cup using straight edge of spatula.
Pour into mixture. If needed, use rubber scraper to make sure all ingredient is emptied out

8. Measuring Liquid Ingredients
Set measuring cup on level surface
Carefully pour liquid into cup
Bend down to check at eye level for accurate reading
Add more or pour off excess until top is at desired measurement mark
Pour into mixture. If needed, use rubber scraper to make sure cup is empty
For small amounts, use measuring spoons

9. Measuring Fats Can be measured several different ways: Stick method
Butter/margarine
Crisco
Dry measuring cup method
Packing in cup
Water displacement method
Measure a set amount of water in liquid measuring cup. Add fat to disperse water to amount needed.