Tableaux - Conversions of Cooking Measurements
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Measure. Convert. Cook.
As fully complete as I could make it. Conversions of cooking measurements between what felt like a gazillion different measuring systems.
So now we can all figure out what equals what in the system we each like to use. If you find this useful, pass it around as much as you like.
OVEN SETTINGS
| Description | F | C | Gas Mark (UK) |
| 85 | 29 | ||
| 100 | 38 | ||
| 110 | 43 | ||
| 115 | 46 | ||
| 135 | 57 | ||
| plate warming | 140 | 60 | |
| 150 | 66 | ||
| 160 | 71 | ||
| 165 | 74 | ||
| 170 | 77 | ||
| 180 | 87 | ||
| 190 | 88 | ||
cool | 200 | 95 | |
cool | 205 | 96 | |
cool | 212 | 100 | |
cool | 225 | 110 | |
very slow | 250 | 120 | |
| slow | 275 | 140 | 1 |
| slow | 300 | 150 | 2 |
warm | 325 | 165 | 3 |
moderate (170-190) | 350 | 180 | 4 |
moderately hot | 375 | 190 | 5 |
hot | 400 | 205 | 6 |
very hot (220+) | 425 | 220 | 7 |
| 450 | 230 | 8 | |
| 475 | 245 | 9 | |
| 500 | 260 |
METRIC AND IMPERIAL
inches, cm, feet and metres
1/4 cm | 3/32", use 1/16" for convenience |
1/2 cm | 3/16", use 1/8" for convenience |
5/8 cm, use 3/4 cm for convenience | 1/4" |
1 cm | 3/8" |
1 1/4 cm | 1/2" |
1 7/8 cm, use 2 cm for convenience | 3/4" |
2.5 cm | 1 inch |
30 cm | 12" or 1 foot |
50 cm | 20" |
1 m | 3 1/3 feet |
ounces, grams, pounds and kilograms
(ounces and pounds of the avoirdupois system used in Britain and the U.S.)
1 ounce (oz) equals 28.352 grams (for convenience work on 30 grams).
1 pound (lb) equals 453.6g
100g equals 3.53oz
1 kilogram (kg) equals 2 pounds 3oz
1 ounce (oz) equals 28.352 grams (for convenience work on 30 grams).
1 pound (lb) equals 453.6g
100g equals 3.53oz
1 kilogram (kg) equals 2 pounds 3oz
| oz | g (standardised) | g (actual) |
| 1/2 | 15 | 14 |
| 2/3 | 20 | 19 |
| 1 | 30 | 28 |
| 2 | 60 | 57 |
| 3 | 90 | 85 |
| 4 (1/4 lb) | 125 | 113 |
| 5 | 155 | 142 |
| 6 | 185 | 170 |
| 7 | 220 | 198 |
| 8 (1/2 lb) | 250 (1/4 kg) | 227 |
| 9 | 280 | 255 (1/4 kg) |
| 10 | 315 | 284 |
| 11 | 345 | 312 |
| 12 (3/4 lb) | 375 | 340 |
| 13 | 410 | 369 |
| 14 | 440 | 397 |
| 15 | 470 | 425 |
| 16 (1 lb) | 500 (1/2 kg) | 454 |
| 17 | 482 | |
| 18 | 510 (1/2 kg) | |
| 19 | 39 | |
| 20 (1 1/4 lb) | 575 | 567 |
| 21 | 595 | |
| 22 | 624 | |
| 23 | 652 | |
| 24 (1 1/2 lb) | 750 (3/4 kg) | 680 |
| 25 | 709 | |
| 26 | 737 (3/4 kg) | |
| 27 | 766 | |
| 28 | 794 | |
| 29 | 822 | |
| 30 | 851 | |
| 31 | 879 | |
| 32 (2lb) | 1000 (1 kg) | 907 |
| 33 | 936 | |
| 34 | 964 | |
| 35 | 992 (1 kg) | |
| 3 lb | 1 1/2 kg | 1362 |
| 4 lb | 2 kg | 1816 |
LIQUIDS
Spoon and cup measures should be filled until almost overflowing.
Measuring jugs need to be on a flat surface and read at eye level for accuracy.
Measuring jugs need to be on a flat surface and read at eye level for accuracy.
teaspoons, millilitres, tablespoons and litres
Household cutlery volumes vary wildly. Be choosy about what you use. Teaspoons from a century or so ago are about half the volume of today. Instead, get a set of standardised spoon measurements.
Actual conversions
1 actual cup = 230 ml
4 2/5 actual cups (use 4 1/3) = 1 L
2 teaspoons = 1 dessertspoon
2 dessertspoons = 1 tablespoon
4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
15 1/3 tablespoons (use16) = 1 cup
1 actual cup = 230 ml
4 2/5 actual cups (use 4 1/3) = 1 L
2 teaspoons = 1 dessertspoon
2 dessertspoons = 1 tablespoon
4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
15 1/3 tablespoons (use16) = 1 cup
teaspoon | tablespoon | mls |
| 1/4 | 1/16 | 0.9 ml |
| 1/2 | 1/8 | 1.9 ml |
| 1 | 1/4 | 3.75 ml |
| 4 | 1 | 15 ml |
Standardised metric conversions of Australia
4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
1 standardised metric cup = 250ml
4 standardised metric cups = 1 L
12 1/2 tablespoons = 1 cup
4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
1 standardised metric cup = 250ml
4 standardised metric cups = 1 L
12 1/2 tablespoons = 1 cup
| teaspoon | tablespoon | mls |
| 1/4 | 1/16 | 1.25 ml |
| 1/2 | 1/8 | 2.5 ml |
| 1 | 1/4 | 5 ml |
| 4 | 1 | 20 ml |
fluid ounces, millilitres, pints and litres
AAARRGH. How many measuring systems can there be?
The British Imperial System works on 20 fluid ounces of 28.41ml to a pint equalling 568.41ml.
The U.S. Customary System works on 16 fluid ounces of 29.57ml to a pint equal to 473.2ml. 1 wet pint equals 1 pound. Note that the U.S. wet pint differs in volume to the dry pint (550.6cm 3). In both systems, 1 pint equals 2 cups and 2 pints equal 1 quart. So cups, pints quarts and gallons all depend on which system you use. Confused yet?
The British Imperial System works on 20 fluid ounces of 28.41ml to a pint equalling 568.41ml.
The U.S. Customary System works on 16 fluid ounces of 29.57ml to a pint equal to 473.2ml. 1 wet pint equals 1 pound. Note that the U.S. wet pint differs in volume to the dry pint (550.6cm 3). In both systems, 1 pint equals 2 cups and 2 pints equal 1 quart. So cups, pints quarts and gallons all depend on which system you use. Confused yet?
In the land of the decimal, 1000g = 1000ml =1kg = 1 L. Aren't we glad someone used their noggin?
Standardised metric conversions of cups and the like used in Australia are based on the U.S. system.
I use the standardised metric cups and spoons of Australia.
U.S. fluid ounce
Measures for the 8 liquid ounce cup (U.S) are used throughout this book.
Standardised metric equivalents common in Australia are based on converting this system.
Standardised metric equivalents common in Australia are based on converting this system.
| U.S. fluid ounce | mls | U.S. cups | standard mls | standard metric cup |
1fl oz | 29 ml | 30 ml | ||
2fl oz | 59 ml | 1/4 cup | 60 ml | 1/4 cup |
3fl oz | 89 ml | 100 ml | ||
4fl oz (1/4 pint) | 118 ml | 1/2 cup | 125 ml | 1/2 cup |
5fl oz (1 gill) | 148 ml | 150 ml | ||
6fl oz | 177 ml | 180 ml | ||
7fl oz | 207 ml | |||
8 fl oz (1/2 pint) | 237 ml | 1 cup | 250 ml | 1 cup |
9fl oz | 266 ml | |||
10fl oz | 296 ml | 1 1/4 cups | 300 ml | 1 1/4 cups |
11fl oz | 325 ml | |||
12fl oz (3/4 pint) | 355 ml | 1 1/2 cups | 360 ml | 1 1/2 cups |
13fl oz | 384 ml | |||
14fl oz | 414 ml | 1 3/4 cups | 420 ml | 1 3/4 cups |
15fl oz | 444 ml | |||
16fl oz (1 pint) | 473 ml | 2 cups | 500 ml (1/2 L) | 2 cups |
20fl oz (1 1/4 pint) | 591 ml | 2 1/2 cups | 650 ml | 2 1/2 cups |
24fl oz (1 1/2 pints) | 710 ml | |||
32fl oz (2 pints, 1 quart) | 946 ml | 3 cups | 750 ml (3/4 L) | 3 cups |
34 fl oz | 1005 ml | 4 cups | 1L | 4 cups |
Imperial fluid ounce
Measures for the 10 liquid ounce cup (Imperial). I have not used this system for measuring anywhere in this book. These conversions are here as a reference only.
| imperial fluid ounce | mls | imperial cup |
1fl oz | 28 ml | |
2fl oz | 57 ml | |
3fl oz | 85 ml | |
4fl oz | 114 ml | |
5fl oz (1/4 pint) | 142 ml | 1/2 cup |
6fl oz | 170 ml | |
7fl oz | 199 ml | |
8 fl oz | 227 ml | |
9fl oz | 256 ml | |
10fl oz (1/2 pint) | 284 ml | 1 cup |
11fl oz | 313 ml | |
12fl oz | 340 ml | |
13fl oz | 369 ml | |
14fl oz | 398 ml | |
15fl oz (3/4 pint) | 426 ml | 1 1/2 cups |
16fl oz | 455 ml | |
17fl oz | 483 ml | |
18fl oz | 511 ml | |
19fl oz | 540 ml | |
20fl oz (1 pint) | 568 ml | 2 cups |
25fl oz (1 1/4 pints) | 710 ml | |
30fl oz (1 1/2 pints) | 852 ml | 3 cups |
35fl oz (1 3/4 pints) | 994 ml | |
40fl oz (2 pints) | 1136 ml | 4 cups |
DRY INGREDIENTS
Spoon measurements can be:
Level
Round (default)
Heaped
Level
Round (default)
Heaped
Cups of dry ingredients should be level measurements.
Butter should be softened but not melted before measuring.
The volume to weight changes depending on the ingredient.
Careful measurement is important but most important is the relative proportions of ingredients to each other.
| cups | oz | g standardised | g actual |
1 cup sugar (crystal, granulated, caster) | 8 oz | 250 g | 230 g |
1 cup sugar (sifted icing) | 5 oz | 155 g | 140 g |
1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) | 4 oz | 125g | 110 g |
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) | 5 oz | 155 g | 140 g |
1 cup flour | 4 oz | 125 g | 110 g |
1 cup flour, wholemeal | 4 1/2 oz | 135 g | 128 g |
1 cup shortening (butter, marg. etc) | 8 oz | 250 g | 230 g |
1 cup honey, golden syrup, treacle | 10 oz | 315 g | 280 g |
1 cup cornflour | 4 oz | 125 g | 110 g |
1 cup soft breadcrumbs | 2 oz | 60 g | 57 g |
1 cup dry packet breadcrumbs | 4 oz | 125 g | 110 g |
1 cup rice (uncooked) | 6 oz | 185 g | 170 g |
1 cup rice (cooked) | 5 oz | 155 g | 140 g |
1 cup dried split peas/lentils | 6 1/2 oz | 200 g | 184 g |
1 cup mixed dried fruit (sultanas etc) | 4 oz | 125 g | 110 g |
1 cup grated cheese | 4 oz | 125 g | 110 g |
1 cup nuts (chopped) | 4 oz | 125 g | 110 g |
1 cup coconut, desiccated | 2 1/2 oz | 75 g | 71 g |
| oz (1 oz = 30g) | level tablespoons |
1 oz flour | 2 |
1 oz sugar (crystal or castor) | 1 1/2 |
1 oz icing sugar (free from lumps) | 2 |
1 oz shortening | 1 |
1 oz honey | 1 |
1 oz cocoa | 3 |
1 oz cornflour | 2 1/2 |
1 oz custard powder | 2 1/2 |
| tablespoons | g |
1 tablespoon liquid, water, milk | 15 g (1 ml = 1 g) |
1 tablespoon jam, treacle, honey | 25 g |
1 rounded tablespoon flour/cornflour/cocoa powder | 20 g |
1 rounded tablespoon sugar | 25 g |
1 rounded tablespoon rice/dried fruit | 30 g |
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3 thoughts
what a great post!!! I can usually do the weight conversions ok, since my scale has both...but what really throws me is the oven temps.....I must have a mental block...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Dennis
This is so helpful! I cut recipes down all the time, so this is great for conversions.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteNot since the days of being a chemical engineering student have I seen such a concise table of conversion factors in the one place!
Thank you so much!
-Ranj
Say what you like just keep it sane and polite. It's my blog and I'll delete if I want to.