2.3: Measurement and conversion charts
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| WHEN YOU KNOW: | MULTIPLY BY: | TO FIND: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass (weight) | Ounces | 28.35 | grams |
| Pounds | 0.45 | kilograms | |
| Grams | 0.035 | ounces | |
| Kilograms | 2.2 | pounds | |
| Volume (capacity) | Teaspoons | 5.0 | milliliters |
| Tablespoons | 15.0 | milliliters | |
| Fluid Ounces | 29.57 | milliliters | |
| Cups | 0.24 | liters | |
| Pints | 0.47 | liters | |
| Quarts | 0.95 | liters | |
| Gallons | 3.785 | liters | |
| Milliliters | 0.034 | fluid ounces | |
| Temperature | Fahrenheit | 5/9 (after subtracting 32) | Celsius |
| Celsius | 9/5 (then add 32) | Fahrenheit |
Rounded Measurement for Quick Reference
| 1 oz. | = 30 g | |
| 4 oz. | = 120 g | |
| 8 oz. | = 240 g | |
| 16 oz. | = 1 lb. | = 480 g |
| 32 oz. | = 2 lb. | = 960 g |
| 36 oz. | = 2¼ lb. | = 1000 g (1 kg) |
| 1/4 tsp. | = 1/24 fl. oz. | = 1 ml |
| ½ tsp. | = 1/12 fl. oz. | = 2 ml |
| 1 tsp. | = 1/6 fl. oz. | = 5 ml |
| 1 Tbsp. | = 1/2 fl. oz. | = 15 ml |
| 1 C. | = 8 fl. oz. | = 240 ml |
| 2 c. (1 pt.) | = 16 fl. oz. | = 480 ml |
| 4 c. (1 qt.) | = 32 fl. oz. | = 960 ml |
| 4 qt. (1 gal.) | = 128 fl. oz. | = 3.75 It |
| 32°F | = 0°c | |
| 122°F | = 50°c | |
| 212°F | = 100°c |
Conversion Guidelines
| 1 gallon | 4 quart |
| 8 pints | |
| 15 cups (8 fluid ounces) | |
| 128 fluid ounces | |
| 1 fifth bottle | approximately 1 ½ pints or exactly 26.5 fluid ounces |
| 1 measuring cup | 8 fluid ounces (a coffee cup generally holds 6 fluid ounces) |
| 1 large egg white | 1 ounce (average) |
| 1 lemon | 1 to 1 ¼ fluid ounces of juice |
| 1 orange | 3 to 3½ fluid ounces of juice |
Scoop Sizes
| Scoop Number | Level Measure |
|---|---|
| 6 | 2/3 cup |
| 8 | 1/2 cup |
| 10 | 2/5 cup |
| 12 | 1/3 cup |
| 16 | 1/4 cup |
| 20 | 3 1/5 tablespoons |
| 24 | 2 2/3 tablespoons |
| 30 | 2 1/5 tablespoons |
| 40 | 1 3/5 tablespoons |
*The number of the scoop determines the number of servings in each quart of a mixture: for example, with a No. 16 scoop, one quart of mixture will yield 16 servings.
Ladle Sizes
| Size | Portion of a Cup | Number per Quart | Number per Liter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fl. oz. | 1/8 | 32 | 34 |
| 2 fl. oz. | l/4 | 16 | 17 |
| 2 2/3 fl. oz. | l/3 | 12 | 13 |
| 4 fl. oz. | 1/2 | 8 | 8.6 |
| 6 fl. oz. | 3/4 | 5 1/3 | 5.7 |
Canned Goods
| SIZE | NO. OF CANS PER CASE | AVERAGE WEIGHT | AVERAGE NO. CUPS PER CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No.¼ | 1 & 2 doz. | 4 oz. | 1/2 |
| No.½ | 8 | 8 oz. | 1 |
| No. 300 | 1 & 2 doz. | 14 oz. | 1 3/4 |
| No. 1 tall (also known as 303) | 2 & 4 doz. | 16 oz. | 2 |
| No. 2 | 2 doz. | 20 oz. | 2 1/2 |
| No. 2½ | 2 doz. | 28 oz. | 3 1/2 |
| No.3 | 2 doz. | 33 oz. | 4 |
| No. 3 cylinder | 1 doz. | 46 oz. | 5 2/3 |
| No. 5 | 1 doz. | 3 lb. 8 oz. | 5 1/2 |
| No. 10 | 6 | 6 lb. 10 oz. | 13 |