How do you convert ingredient measurements?
Use this quick cheat sheet for the equivalents:
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 milliliters.
- 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup = 60 milliliters.
- 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons = 30 milliliters.
- 1 cup = 8 oz.
- 1 pint = 2 cups = 500 milliliters.
- 1 quart = 4 cups = 950 milliliters.
- 1 quart = 2 pints = 950 milliliters.
What is the equivalent measure for 1 cup?
16 tablespoons
| Volume Equivalents (liquid)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 16 tablespoons | 1 cup | 8 fluid ounces |
| 2 cups | 1 pint | 16 fluid ounces |
| 2 pints | 1 quart | 32 fluid ounces |
| 4 quarts | 1 gallon | 128 fluid ounces |
What are the measuring equivalents of 1 tablespoon?
1 U.S. tablespoon = 3 U.S. teaspoons.
What are food measurements?
Common Cooking Measurement Conversions
| Unit of Measurement | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 8 fluid oz. |
| 2 cups | 1 pint or 16 fluid oz. |
| 2 pints | 1 quart or 32 fluid oz. |
| 4 quarts | 1 gallon or 128 fluid oz. |
What is measurement in cooking?
The process of calculating and determining the specific amount of an ingredient required by using a standard measurement device, such as a measuring spoon, measuring cup or measuring utensil.
What are equivalents in cooking?
Measurement Equivalents and Abbreviations
- 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.
- 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup.
- 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup.
- 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup.
- 1 cup = 1/2 pint.
- 2 cups = 1 pint.
- 4 cups (2 pints) = 1 quart.
- 4 quarts = 1 gallon.
What is a cup in cooking?
The cup is a cooking measure of volume, commonly associated with cooking and serving sizes. In the US, it is traditionally equal to one-half US pint (236.6 ml). Because actual drinking cups may differ greatly from the size of this unit, standard measuring cups may be used, with a metric cup being 250 millilitres.
What is a teaspoon in cooking?
A teaspoon is a standard measurement in cooking and baking. One teaspoon equals one third of a tablespoon and one forty-eighth of a cup. Teaspoons are typically part of a measuring spoon set, including a tablespoon, half teaspoon, quarter teaspoon, and eighth teaspoon.
How do you measure food?
How to Measure Food Portions With Your Hand
- One heaping handful = 1/2 cup. A single serving of dry pasta is roughly 1/2 cup.
- One finger scoop = 1 teaspoon. A single serving of butter or oil is often 1 teaspoon.
- Two finger scoop = 1 tablespoon.
- You can also use your hand to measure food portions of meat and produce.