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Measurements

Measurements. Abbreviations. tsp- teaspoon Tbsp.- Tablespoon C.- cup oz.- ounce pt.- pint qt.- quart gal- gallon F- degrees Fahrenheit. Equivalents . 1 Tbsp.= 3 tsp. 2 Tbsp.= 1/8c. = 6tsp.=1 fluid oz. 1 cup= 16 Tbsp. 1 pint= 2 cups 1 qt.= 4 cups= 2 pints

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  1. Measurements

  2. Abbreviations tsp- teaspoon Tbsp.- Tablespoon C.- cup oz.- ounce pt.- pint qt.- quart gal- gallon F- degrees Fahrenheit

  3. Equivalents • 1 Tbsp.= 3 tsp. • 2 Tbsp.= 1/8c. = 6tsp.=1 fluid oz. • 1 cup= 16 Tbsp. • 1 pint= 2 cups • 1 qt.= 4 cups= 2 pints • 1 gal=4qt.=16c.=4 pints= 128oz. • 1 pound= 16 oz. • Pinch=a few grains or 1/8tsp.

  4. Conversions • It is important to be aware of how to convert a recipe– and one that you can actually measure!!! • If a recipe calls for 1 ½ c. flour, what would you need if you were dividing the recipe in half. • ¾ c.

  5. Conversion practice • You are having guests over for dinner. The recipe calls for 1/3c. chopped peppers. You need to double the recipe in order to have enough for all your guests. • What amount of peppers will you need to chop? • 2/3.

  6. Let’s practice…… • 3 tsp.= __________Tbsp. • 1 • ______________Tbsp= 1 c. • 16 • 4 Tbsp=_______________ • 1/4c. or 12 tsp.

  7. Conversion practice…. Divide the following in half. • 1/3c. • ½ * 1/3 = 1/6c. • Can we measure this? • 1/3c. =__________Tbsp. • 5 1/3 Tbsp. • so 1/3 Tablespoon is 1 tsp. since there are three teaspoons in a Tbsp. • 5 Tbsp+ 1 tsp. • 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp.=16tsp • 16 tsp. / 2+/= 8 tsp. • 8 tsp.= 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp.

  8. Measurement Techniques • Flour: spoon in flour until heaping, then level with a straight edge (dry measuring cup) • Sugar: spoon in sugar until heaping, then level with a straight edge (dry measuring cup) • Brown Sugar: pack brown sugar into dry measuring cup and level

  9. Measuring Techniques • Shortening: Pack shortening into dry measuring cup and level with a straight edge or use the wonder cup • Butter/Margarine: measure by weight or use package as a direction or use same method as shortening • Liquids: Measure in a liquid measuring cup. Place the cup at eye level on a flat surface. • Powdered Sugar: Sift then spoon into a dry measuring cup and level with a straight edge

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