Measuring Conversions Chart

Metric conversions*

Approximate conversions are given below. All conversions are based on level measurements.

Abbreviations

Throughout the book the following abbreviations have been used:

tsp	teaspoon
tbsp	tablespoon
oz	ounce
gm	gram
cm	centimeter
ml	milliliter

Volume

1/8 tsp	1/2 ml
1/4 tsp	1 ml
1/2 tsp	2 ml
1 tsp	5 ml
2 tsp	10 ml
1 tbsp	15 ml
1/4 cup (4 tbsp)	60 ml
1/3 cup	80 ml
1/2 cup	120 ml
2/3 cup	160 ml
3/4 cup	180 ml
1 cup	240 ml
4 cups (1 quart)	940 ml
4 1/4 cup	1 liter

Linear
measurements

1/2 inch	1 cm
1 inch	2.5 cm
6 inches	15 cm
8 inches	20 cm

Weights

1 oz	28 gm
2 oz	57 gm
4 oz (1/4 lb)	114 gm
6 oz	170 gm
8 oz (1/2 lb)	227 gm
12 oz	340 gm
16 oz (1 lb)	454 gm
32 oz (2 lb)	908 gm
2.2 lb	1 kg

Temperatures

Fahrenheit	Celsius
350	175
375	190
400	205
425	220
450	230

(* Figures calculated by 1 oz =28.35 gm; 1 lb= 454 gm; 2.2 lbs = 1 kg; 1 tbsp = 14.8 ml; 1cup = 237 ml; 1 inch = 2.54 cm.)

Madhu Gadia, MS, RD, CDE
Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India, Recipes and tips for healthy and quick meals, Piquant Publishing.
New Indian Home Cooking, HPBooks (August 2000)
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