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Weights and Measures

This page contains some commonly used weights and measures that appear in cookbooks and recipes. 

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Measures

pinch

less than ⅛ tsp.

dash

⅛ to ¼ tsp. dry or 3-4 drops liquid

3 tsp.

1 Tbls.

2 Tbls.

1 fl. oz.

4 Tbls.

¼ c. (2 fl. oz.)

5 Tbls. plus 1 tsp.

c. (2- fl. oz.)

1 c.

8 oz.

2 c. (16 oz.)

1 pt.

2 pt. (4 c. or 32 oz.)

1 qt.

4 qt.

1 gal.

Weights

28.35 g

1 oz.

16 oz. (454 g)

1 lb.

1 kg (1000 g)

2.2 lbs.