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The Prudent Cook - Measurements

Proper measurements insure proper results.

Translating from American to metric and other conversions.

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A hundred good intentions won't fill hungry bellies like one prudent cook.

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American - Metrics

1 oz = 28.35grms
2 oz = 56.70grms
3 oz = 85.05grms
4 oz = 113.40grms
6 oz = 170.10grms
8 oz = 226.80grms
12 oz = 340.20grms
16 oz (1 lb) = 453.60grms

Volume
1 oz = 28.4ml
1/2 pint = 284ml
1 pint = 568ml

4 ounces flour = 125g = One cup
8 ounces flour = 250g = Two cups
4 ounces oatmeal = 124g = One cup (scant)
4 ounces butter and other fats, including cheese = 125g = One stick
8 ounces butter and other fats, including cheese = 250g = One cup
7 ounces caster/granulated sugar = 200g = One cup
8 ounces caster/granulated sugar = 250g = One and a quarter cups
8 ounces meat (chopped/minced/ground) = 250g = One cup
One ounce (1oz) = One rounded tablespoon
One tablespoon of liquid = 3 teaspoons One teaspoon liquid = 5ml
One tablespoon liquid = 15ml
8 tablespoons = 4 fluid ounces = 100ml = Half cup
8 fluid ounces = 250ml = One cup (Half a US pint)
Half pint/10 fluid ounces = 300ml = One and a quarter cups (scant)
Three quarters of a pint/15 fluid ounces = 450 ml =Two cups (scant) or one US pint
One pint/20 fluid ounces = 600ml = Two and a half cups

Can Sizes

  • 8 ounce can or jar = 1 cup
  • 10-1/2 ounce can (picnic) can = 1-1/4 cup
  • 12 ounce can (vacuum) = 1-1/2 cup
  • 14-16 ounce or No. 300 can = 1-1/4 cup
  • 16-17 ounce can or jar or No. 303 can or jar = 2 cups
  • 1 pound 4 ounces or 1 pint 2 fluid ounce, or No. 2 can or jar = 2-1/2 cups
  • 1 pound 13 ounces can or jar or No.2-1/2 can or jar = 3-1/2 cups
  • 1 quart 14 fluid ounces 3 pounds 3 ounces or 46 ounce can = 5-3/4 cups
  • 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 pound or No. 10 can = 12-13 cups

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