Cooking Measurement Charts and Tables
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Published: 2017-12-21 - Updated: 2020-11-02
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Synopsis: Handy cooking measurements conversion references in chart form including bar drink measurements and oven temperature gas mark numbers. Always use cup and spoon measures for dry and solid ingredients and a cooking measuring jug for liquid ingredients. Our cooking conversion charts and tables also show American Standard to metric measurements, and include Volume and Weight measurements.
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Handy cooking measurements conversion references in chart form including bar drink measurements and oven temperature gas mark numbers, plus imperial to metric cooking conversions.
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In addition we have also included some basic bar drink measurements and oven temperature gas mark numbers, plus a few common imperial to metric converions used in weights and measures when cooking.
- Precise measurements can be vital to perfect cooking and baking success.
- Always use cup and spoon measures for dry and solid ingredients and a cooking measuring jug for liquid ingredients.
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| Cooking Temperature and Bar Drink Measurements |
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| Cooking Measurement Conversions |
| 1 teaspoon = 1/6 fl. ounce |
| 1 Tablespoon = 1/2 fl. ounce |
| 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons |
| 1 dessert spoon (UK) = 2.4 teaspoons |
| 16 tablespoons = 1 cup |
| 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup |
| 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons = 2/3 cup |
| 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup |
| 6 tablespoons = 3/8 cup |
| 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup |
| 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup |
| 2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup |
| 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons = 1/6 cup |
| 1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup |
| 2 cups = 1 pint |
| 2 pints = 1 quart |
| 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon |
| 48 teaspoons = 1 cup |
| 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces |
| 2 cups= 1 pint |
| 2 cups= 16 fluid ounces |
| 1 quart = 2 pints |
| 4 cups = 1 quart |
| 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces |
| 8 cups = 4 pints |
| 8 cups = 1/2 gallon |
| 8 cups = 64 fluid ounces |
| 4 quarts =1 gallon |
| 4 quarts = 128 fluid ounces |
| 1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts |
| 16 ounces = 1 pound |
| Pinch = Less than 1/8 teaspoon |
| F to C Degrees Conversion Chart |
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| 225F = 110C = Gas mark 1/4 |
| 250F = 120C = Gas mark 1/2 |
| 275F = 140C = Gas mark 1 |
| 300F = 150C = Gas mark 2 |
| 325F = 160C = Gas mark 3 |
| 350F = 180C = Gas mark 4 |
| 375F = 190C = Gas mark 5 |
| 400F = 200C = Gas mark 6 |
| 425F = 220C = Gas mark 7 |
| 450F = 230C = Gas mark 8 |
| 475F = 240C = Gas mark 9 |
| 500F = 260C |
| 550F = 290C |
| Imperial to Metric |
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| 1/4 teaspoon = 1.25 ml |
| 1/2 tsp = 2.5 ml |
| 1 tsp = 5 ml |
| 1 tablespoon = 15 ml |
| 1/4 cup = 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup = 75 ml |
| 1/2 cup = 125 ml |
| 2/3 cup = 150 ml |
| 3/4 cup = 175 ml |
| 1 cup = 250 ml |
| 1 1/8 cups = 275 ml |
| 1 1/4 cups = 300 ml |
| 1 1/2 cups = 350 ml |
| 1 2/3 cups = 400 ml |
| 1 3/4 cups = 450 ml |
| 2 cups = 500 ml |
| 2 1/2 cups = 600 ml |
| 3 cups = 750 ml |
| 3 2/3 cups = 900 ml |
| 4 cups = 1 liter |
| Weight Conversion |
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| 1/2 oz = 15g |
| 1 oz = 25 g |
| 2 oz = 50 g |
| 3 oz = 75 g |
| 4 oz = 100 g |
| 6 oz = 175 g |
| 7 oz = 200 g |
| 8 oz = 250 g |
| 9 oz = 275 g |
| 10 oz = 300 g |
| 12 oz = 350 g |
| 1 lb = 500 g |
| 1 1/2 = 750 g |
| 2 lb = 1 kg |
| Bar Drink Measurements |
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| 1 dash = 6 drops |
| 3 teaspoons = 1/2 ounce |
| 1 pony = 1 ounce |
| 1 jigger = 1 1/2 ounce |
| 1 large jigger = 2 ounces |
| 1 std. whiskey glass = 2 ounces |
| 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces |
| 1 fifth = 25.6 fluid ounces |
| 1 quart = 32 fluid ounces |
| Cake Pan Size Conversions |
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| 20cm springform cake pan = 8 inch |
| 20cm square cake pan = 8 inch |
| 23cm springform cake pan = 9 inch |
| 25cm springform cake pan = 10 inch |
| Measurement Abbreviations |
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| tsp = teaspoon |
| Tbsp = tablespoon |
| fl = fluid |
| oz = ounce |
| pkg = package |
| c = cup |
| pt = pint |
| qt = quart |
| gal = gallon |
| lb = pound |
| sm = small |
| lg = large |
| g = gram |
| kg = Kilogram |
| ml =Milliliter |
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| Temperature Equivalents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fahrenheit | Celsius | Oven Temperature |
| 225° | 110° | Very cool |
| 250° | 120° | Very cool |
| 275° | 140° | Cool |
| 300° | 150° | Cool |
| 325° | 160° | Moderate |
| 350° | 180° | Moderate |
| 375° | 190° | Moderately hot |
| 400° | 200° | Hot |
| 425° | 220° | Hot |
| 450° | 230° | Very hot |
| 475° | 245° | Very hot |
| Common Conversions for Ingredients Used In Baking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Ounces | Grams |
| 1 cup all-purpose flour | 5 | 142 |
| 1 cup granulated (white) sugar | 7 | 198 |
| 1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar (light or dark) | 7 | 198 |
| 1 cup powdered (confectioners) sugar | 4 | 113 |
| 1 cup cocoa powder | 3 | 85 |
| Butter (salted/unsalted) | ||
| 4 tablespoons = 1/2 stick = 1/4 cup | 2 | 57 |
| 8 tablespoons = 1 stick =1/2 cup | 4 | 113 |
| 16 tablespoons = 2 sticks = 1 cup | 8 | 227 |
NOTE: All cooking equivalent measurements listed above are approximate and in most cases have been rounded up or down to the nearest whole number.
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