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Standard Volume Measures

Measure ¼ tsp ½ tsp 1 tsp 1 tbsp ¼ Cup ½ Cup 1 Cup
ml 1¼ ml 2½ ml 5 ml 15 ml 60 ml 125 ml 250 ml

Note that 3 tsp = 1 tbsp, and there are about 4 tbsp in ¼ cup
1 fl. oz. (US) = 1.04 fl. oz. (UK)

Oven Temperature Conversion

°C 110 125 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220
°F 230 257 284 302 320 338 356 374 392 410 428

Approximate Volumes to Weights

For those of you who absolutely refuse by buy a set of kitchen scales, here are some approximate conversions from volumes to weights in ounces.

Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Item Volume Ounces
Allspice, ground Tablespoon ¼
Almonds, blanched Cup 5⅓
Apples, peeled, ½” cubes Cup 3⅓
Apricots, halves Cup 8
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Baking powder Tablespoon ½
Baking powder Cup 8
Bananas, diced Cup 6½
Barley Cup 8
Beans, baked Cup 8
Beans, lima, dried Cup 6½
Beans, kidney Cup 6
Bean sprouts Cup 4
Blueberries, fresh Cup 7
Bread crumbs, dried Cup 4
Bread crumbs, soft Cup 2
Brussels sprouts Cup 4
Butter Cup 8
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Cabbage, shredded Cup 4
Carrots, diced, raw or cooked Cup 5⅓
Celery, diced Cup 4
Cheese, cream Cup 8
Cheese, grated Cup 4
Cherries, glaceed Cup 6½
Chicken, cooked, cubed Cup 5⅓
Chili powder Tablespoon ¼
Chili Sauce Cup 11¼
Chocolate, grated Cup 4½
Chocolate, melted Cup 8
Cinnamon, ground Tablespoon ¼
Cloves, ground Tablespoon ¼
Cloves, whole Cup 3
Cocoa Powder Cup 4
Coconut, shredded Cup 2½
Corn, canned Cup 8
Corn syrup Cup 12
Cornstarch Tablespoon ¼
Cornstarch Cup 4½
Cream of tartar Tablespoon ⅓
Cream, whipping Cup 8
Cream, whipped Cup 4
Currants, dried Cup 5⅓
Curry powder Tablespoon ¼
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Dates, pitted Cup 6
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Figs, dried, chopped Cup 6½
Flour, all-purpose Cup 4
Flour, bread, unsifted Cup 4½
Flour, bread, sifted Cup 4
Flour, cake/pastry, sifted Cup 3⅓
Flour, wheat Cup 4¼
Item Volume Ounces Top
Gelatin, granulated Tablespoon ¼
Gelatin, granulated Cup 5⅓
Ginger, ground Tablespoon ¼
Ginger, ground Cup 3¼
Item Volume Ounces Top
Honey Cup 12
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Jam Cup 12
Jelly Cup 10⅔
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Lettuce, shredded Cup 2¼
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Margarine Cup 8
Marshmallows, large 80 each 16
Mayonnaise Cup 8
Meat, cooked, chopped Cup 8
Milk, liquid Cup 8½
Milk, condensed Cup 10⅔
Milk, evaporated Cup 9
Mincemeat Cup 8
Molasses Cup 12
Mustard, dry, ground Cup 3½
Mustard seed Tablespoon ½
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Nutmeg, ground Tablespoon ¼
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Oil, vegetable Cup 8
Onions, chopped Cup 6½
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Paprika Tablespoon ¼
Parsley, coarsely chopped Cup 1
Peanuts Cup 5
Peanut Butter Cup 9
Peas, dried, split Cup 6¾
Pecans Cup 4½
Pepper, ground Tablespoon ¼
Pepper, ground Cup 4
Peppers, green, chopped Cup 5⅓
Pineapple, crushed Cup 8
Poppy seed Cup 5
Potatoes, cooked, diced, mashed Cup 8
Prunes, dried Cup 6½
Item Volume Ounces Top
Raisins Cup 5⅓
Raspberries Cup 4¾
Rhubarb, raw, 1″ diced Cup 4
Rice, uncooked Cup 8
Rice, cooked Cup 8½
Item Volume Ounces Top
Sage, ground Cup 2
Salad dressing Cup 8
Salt Tablespoon ⅔
Sesame seed Tablespoon ⅓
Sesame seed Cup 5¼
Shallots, diced Tablespoon ½
Soda, baking Tablespoon ½
Spinach, raw Quart 3¾
Spinach, cooked Cup 8
Strawberries Cup 7
Sugar, brown, lightly packed Cup 5⅓
Sugar, brown, solidly packed Cup 8
Sugar, granulated Cup 8
Sugar, powdered, sifted Cup 5⅓
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Vanilla Tablespoon ½
Vinegar Cup 8
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Walnuts, shelled Cup 4
Water Cup 8
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Yeast, compressed cake each ½
Yeast, sachet of dried each ¼

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