Weights and Measurements

 

  • Liquid Measure Volume Equivalents:
    A few grains = Less than 1/8 teaspoon
    60 drops = 1 teaspoon
    1 teaspoon = 1/3 tablespoon
    1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
    2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce
    4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup or 2 ounces
    5-1/3 tablespoons = 1/3 cup or 2-2/3 ounces
    8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup or 4 ounces
    16 tablespoons = 1 cup or 8 ounces or 2 gills
    8 tablespoons = 1 teacup or 4 ounces
    1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
    3/8 cup = 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
    5/8 cup = 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons
    7/8 cup = 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
    1 cup = 1/2 pint or 8 fluid ounces
    2 cups = 1 pint or 16 fluid ounces
    1 gill, liquid = 1/2 cup or 4 fluid ounces
    1 pint, liquid = 4 gills or 16 fluid ounces
    1 quart, liquid = 2 pints or 4 cups
    1 gallon, liquid = 4 quarts
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  •  Dry Measure Volume Equivalents
     

    Dry Pints

    Dry Quarts

    Pecks

    Bushels

    Litres

    1 Dry Pint

    1

    1/2

    1/16

    1/64

    .55

    1 Dry Quart

    2

    1

    1/8

    1/32

    1.1

    1 Peck

    16

    8

    1

    1/4

    8.8

    1 Bushel

    64

    32

    4

    1

    35.23

    1 Litre

    1.82

    .91

    .114

    .028

    1