1 U.S.ounce = approximately 30 grams 1 pound = 454 grams 1 teaspoons = 3 grams 1/2 cup less 1 tablespoon= 100 grams (for butter) 3/4 cup less 1 tablespoon= 100 grams ( flour) 1/2 cup less 1 tablespoon = 100 grams ( sugar) 2 ounces = 60 grams 8 ounces = 1 cup 1 cup = 240 grams 1 pint = .551 liters Liquid measurements: 1 American teaspoon = 5 milliliters 1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters 1 Cup = 1/4 litres 1 Pint = .4732 liters 1 quart = .9463 liters 1 gallon = 3.785 litters Butter or shorting: 1 teaspoon........5 grams tablespoon......14 grams 1/4 cup.............56 grams 1/3 cup.............75 grams 1/2 cup.............113 grams 1 cup................225 grams Sifted Flour: 1 tablespoon.....8 grams 1/4 cup.............30 grams 1/3 cup.............40 grams 1/2 cup.............60 grams 1 cup................120 grams Pounds: 1 pound = 454 grams 2.2 pounds = 1 kilo Gelatin: 1 envelope........1 tablespoon 1 envelope........7 grams 5 sheets...........8 grams 15 sheets.........25 grams Sugar: 1 tablespoon .......12 grams 1/4 cup ...............50 grams 1/3 cup................67 grams 1/2 cup................100 grams 1 cup...................200 grams Liquids: 2/3 cup (scant).....1/8 liter 1-1/8 cup (scant)..1/4 liter 2-1/8 cup.............1/2 liter 4-1/4 cups...........1 liter 1 dcl...................1/10 liter 34 oz.................1 liter 1/2 cup..............113 grams 1 cup.................225 grams Oven Temperatures: 225-300 degrees.....low heat 300-350 degrees.....moderate heat 350-450 degrees.....high heat C = about F 1/2...........100 degrees C = 212 degrees F |