Conversions and Abreviations

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Abbreviations
  • tsp. = teaspoon
  • Tbs. = tablespoon
  • lb. = pound
  • oz. = ounce (weight)
  • fl. oz. = fluid ounce (volume)
  • pt = pint
  • qt = quart
  • in. = inch
  • ml = milliliter
  • gm = gram
  • cm. = centimeter
  • F = Fahrenheit
  • C = centigrade (Celsius)
  • ° = degrees

Conversions

Volume

  • 1 tsp. = 5 ml
  • 1 Tbs. = 15 ml
  • 2 Tbs. = 30 ml or 1 fl. oz.
  • 1 cup = 240 ml or 8 fl. oz. (vs. 10 oz. per cup in Imperial measure)
  • 1 pt = 480 ml or 16 fl. oz.
  • 1 qt = 960 ml or 32 fl. oz.

Weight

  • 1 oz. = 28 gm
  • 1 lb. = 454 gm
  • 2.2 lb. = 1 kg

Length

  • 1 in. = 2.54 cm.

Temperature

  • 32 °F = 0 °C (water freezes)
  • 212 °F = 100 °C (water boils)

Conversion formula:

  • °C = 5/9(°F – 32)
    e.g., 400 °F is approximately 204 °C
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