Recipes from different part of the world uses different units of measurements.This page is a guide to those that are most commonly use in cooking.
Basic Ingredients
Flour
1 cup flour=229 grams=16 Tablespoons(Tbsp)=48 Teaspoons(tsp)
3/4 cup flour=171 grams=12 Tablespoons(Tbsp)=36 Teaspoons(tsp)
1/2 cup flour=114 grams=8 Tablespoons(Tbsp)=24 Teaspoons(tsp)
1/4 cup flour=57 grams=4 Tablespoons(Tbsp)=12 Teaspoons(tsp )
*weight may change according to method used.Above is ‘dip and sweap’ method.
Granulated Sugar
1 cup=200 grams
3/4 cup=150 grams
2/3 cup=135 grams
1/2 cup= 100 grams
1/3 cup=70 grams
1/4= 50 grams
Powdered Sugar
1 cup=160 grams
3/4 cup=120 grams
1/2 cup= 80 grams
1/4= 40 grams
*weight may change according to method used.Above is ‘spoon and level’ method. *Pinch or Dash= less than 1/8 tsp
Butter
1 cup butter= 2 sticks=8 ounces=230 grams
1/2 cup butter=1 stick=4 ounces=115 grams
Heavy Cream 1 cup=235 grams
3/4 cup=175 grams
1/2 cup= 115 grams
1/4 cup= 60 grams
1 Tablespoon=15 grams
Liquids
1 gallon=4 Quarts=8 pints=16 cups=128 fl oz
1/2 gallon=2 Quarts=4 pints=8 cups=64 fl oz
1/4 gallon=2 Quarts=4 pints=86 cups=32 fl oz
Spoons:
Pans
2 Quart Saucepan useful for making sauces for one person.
4 Quart Saucepan useful for making stews and soups for 2-3 people.
6″and 10″ pan useful for stir fries,vegetables,grilling,braising for 1-2 people.
8″ pan useful for frying eggs,fish vegetables,braising for 1-2 people.
Ovens:
| Celsius(‘c) | Gas Mark | Fahrenheit(‘F) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
110 |
1/4 |
225 |
Very slow |
|
120/130 |
1/2 |
250 |
Very slow |
|
150 |
2 |
300 |
Slow |
|
160/170 |
3 |
325 |
Moderate |
|
180 |
4 |
360 |
Moderate |
|
190 |
5 |
375 |
Moderately Hot |
|
200/210 |
6 |
400 |
Moderatley Hot |
|
220 |
7 |
425 |
Hot |
|
230 |
8 |
450 |
Hot |
|
240 |
9 |
475 |
Very Hot |
Portions
It is a good idea to measure foods so you know exactly how much you are eating. But if measuring cups or a food scale isn’t available, you can estimate your portion size.
One fist is approximately 8 fluid ounces of cold and hot beverages, or 1 cup of broccoli or mashed potatoes.
One hand cupped is about 1/2 cup of pasta, rice ,hot cereal, fruit salad, beans, okra, tofu, or cottage cheese or 1 ounce of nuts.
Two hand cupped is about 1 cup of cold cereal, soup, salad ,and mixed dishes like casseroles.
A deck of cards or the palm of your hand is about 3 ounces of cooked meat, such as hamburger patty, chicken breast or fish fillet.
A medium apple or other fruit is about the size of tennis ball. 1 ounce of cheese is about the size of 4 dice.
1/2 cup of ice cream or frozen yogurt is about size of tennis ball. 1 teaspoon of butter or peanut butter is about the size of the tip of your thumb.
Two thumbs together is about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter ,salad, dressing, sour cream, mayonnaise, or dip.
