How do you convert cooking measurements?
How do you convert cooking measurements?
Key Volume Conversions
- 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.
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 3800 milliliters = 3.8 liters.
What are the units of measurement in cooking?
In most of the world, recipes use the metric system of units—litres (L) and millilitres (mL), grams (g) and kilograms (kg), and degrees Celsius (°C). The official spelling litre is used in most English-speaking nations; the notable exception is the United States where the spelling liter is preferred.
How many ounces would you need if the recipe called for 2 cups?
16 fluid ounces
| Volume Equivalents (liquid)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12 tablespoons | 3/4 cup | 6 fluid ounces |
| 16 tablespoons | 1 cup | 8 fluid ounces |
| 2 cups | 1 pint | 16 fluid ounces |
| 2 pints | 1 quart | 32 fluid ounces |
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 the formula used to convert a recipe?
Determine the required yield of the recipe by multiplying the new number of portions and the new size of each portion. Find the conversion factor by dividing the required yield (Step 2) by the recipe yield (Step 1). That is, conversion factor = (required yield)/(recipe yield).
How do you convert ingredients to grams?
Measuring your ingredients by weight (grams) can help make your ingredient amounts are accurate….White Sugar (Granulated)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | 67 g | 2.37 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 100 g | 3.55 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 134 g | 4.73 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 150 g | 5.3 oz |
How many cups is 12 oz dry?
2 ¾ cups
How many cups is 12 oz dry? When using dry ingredients like flour, 12 oz is equivalent to 2 ¾ cups.
How do you convert recipes?
What are the examples of conversion?
Examples of conversion factors include:
- 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters (volume)
- 1 pound = 16 ounces (mass)
- 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams (mass)
- 1 pound = 453.592 grams (mass)
- 1 minute = 60000 milliseconds (time)
- 1 square mile = 2.58999 square kilometers (area)
How do you convert serving sizes?
To convert serving sizes, we incrementally adjust the individual serving size of each ingredient up or down. For example, if you adjust a recipe with 2 servings that needs 1 onion up to 4 servings, we’ll divide the ingredient amount by 2 (1 onion / 2 servings = 0.5 onions) and then multiply that by 4.
