Cooking Measurement Conversions

By jennifer_1

Ingredients

• Metric Volume:
• 1/4 tsp = 1 ml
• 1/2 tsp = 2 ml
• 1 tsp = 5 ml
• 1 tbsp = 15 ml
• 1/4 c = 60 ml
• 1/3 c = 80 ml
• 1/2 c = 120 ml
• 2/3 c = 160 ml
• 3/4 c = 180 ml
• 1 c = 240 ml
• 1 pint (US) = 475 ml
• 1 pint (imperial) = 568 ml
• 1 quart (US) = .95 litre
• 1 quart (imperial) = 1.1 litre
• 1 gallon (US) = 3.8 L
• 1 gallon (imperial) = 4.5 L
• Metric Weight:
• 1/4 oz = 7 g
• 1/2 oz = 14 g
• 1 oz = 28 g
• 1/4 lb = 113 g
• 1/2 lb = 227 g
• 1 lb = 454 g
• 2.2 lb = 1 kg
• Metric Length:
• 1/4 inch = .6 cm
• 1/3 inch = .8 cm
• 1/2 inch = 1.3 cm
• 1 inch = 2.5 cm
• 2 inches = 5 cm
• 6 inches = 15 cm
• 1 foot = 30 cm
• 1 yard = .9 meter

Preparation

Step 1

Measuring Tips:

Dry ingredients like flour and sugar should be measured in dry measuring cups, not in liquid cups.

Although they both hold the same volume, a liquid measuring cup does not allow you to level the surface of the contents to get an exact measurement.

You can measure liquids in a dry measuring cup, but it is difficult to fill it to the rim and decant without spills.