These guides can assist with abbreviations, conversions between Standard English and Metric measurements, identifying and converting unusual weights and measures, and substituting for ingredients that are high in fat and cholesterol.
Standard English Equivalents
Can't remember how many tablespoons are in a cup or how many pints in a quart? Come in and find guides for converting between Standard English measurement units.
Wet Measure
- 1 tablespoon = 1/2 fluid ounce
- 1 jigger = 1 1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoons)
- 1 fluid cup = 8 fluid ounces
- 1 fluid cup = 1/2 pint
- 1 pint = 2 fluid cups
- 1 quart = 4 fluid cups
- 1 quart = 2 pints
- 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts
- 1 peck = 8 quarts
- 1 peck = 2 gallons
Dry Measure
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
- 2/3 cup = 10 2/3 tablespoons
- 3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 48 teaspoons
- 1 pound = 16 ounces
- 1 bushel = 4 pecks
