Notes on symbols used:
t. = teaspoon = 5 ml
T. = Tablespoon = 15 ml
c. = cup = 237 ml
oz. = ounces = 28 grams
There are 16 oz. in one lb., i.e. one pound
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 Tablespoon
There are 4 Tablespoons in 1/4 cup
There are 5 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon in 1/3 cup
Approximate Temperature Conversions:
|
Fahrenheit |
Celsius |
|
250 |
120 |
|
275 |
135 |
|
300 |
150 |
|
325 |
165 |
|
350 |
175 |
|
375 |
190 |
|
400 |
205 |
|
425 |
220 |
|
450 |
230 |
Approximate U.S. Imperial to Metric Volume Conversions:
|
Cups |
Milliliters |
|
1/4 cup |
60 |
|
1/3 cup |
80 |
|
1/2 cup |
120 |
|
1 cup |
235 |
Approximate U.S. Imperial Volume to Imperial and Metric Weight Conversions for Common Ingredients:
|
Item |
U.S. Imperial Volume |
Ounces |
Grams |
|
butter |
1 cup |
8 |
227 |
|
all purpose flour |
1 cup (unsifted) |
5 |
145 |
|
cake flour |
1 cup (unsifted) |
4.5 |
130 |
|
corn starch |
1 cup |
4.2 |
120 |
|
cocoa powder |
1 cup |
4 |
112 |
|
granulated sugar |
1 cup |
7 |
200 |
|
brown sugar |
1 cup |
7.6 |
217 |
|
egg white (one large) |
2 Tablespoons |
1.05 |
50 |
|
baking powder |
1 teaspoon |
- |
5 |
|
baking soda |
1 teaspoon |
- |
5 |
|
salt |
1 teaspoon |
- |
6.7 |
|
ground almonds |
1 cup |
3.75 |
107 |
|
chopped almonds |
1 cup |
3 |
85 |
|
chopped walnuts/pecans |
1 cup |
4 |
114 |