Measurements & Conversions: Dry, Liquid, and Oven Temperatures

This list is not exhaustive for all your cooking needs, but it should help you with trying to work with when adapting between various American units of measure, and working out oven temperatures between different heat types.  Measurements Conversion Calculator, an on-line resource, will also assist you to convert recipes between American units and metric ones.   

 

One other thing to consider is that U.S. and UK imperial measurements in older recipes might not be referring to the same volume. Of course, one of my big recommendations to everyone, especially for those who bake, is to use a kitchen scale.  I rely on mine most of the time, even if I do have cups, teaspoons, etc. on hand.

 

Basic Dry Measures (U.S.)

a pinch = 1/8 teaspoon (tsp.)
1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) = 3 teaspoons (tsp.) 
1/4 cup (c.) = 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) 
1/3 cup (c.) = 5 1/3 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) 
1/2 cup (c.) = 8 Tablespoons (Tbsp.)
1 cup (c.) = 16 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) 
 
Basic Wet Measures (U.S.)

1 gallon = 4 quarts (qt.)
1 gallon = 8 pints (pt.)
1 gallon = 16 cups (c.)
1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
 
1 quart (qt.) = 2 pints (pt.)
1 quart (qt.) = 4 cups (c.)
1 quart (qt.) = 32 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
 
1 pint (pt.) = 2 cups (c.)
1 pint (pt.) = 16 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
 
1 cup (c.) = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz.)

Oven Temperatures
  

Fahrenheit (F)      Centigrade (C)      Gas Mark

225 degrees        110 degrees         1/4

250 degrees        130 degrees         1/2             

275 degrees        140 degrees         1

300 degrees        150 degrees         2

325 degrees        170 degrees         3

350 degrees        180 degrees         4

375 degrees        190 degrees         5

400 degrees        200 degrees         6

425 degrees        220 degrees         7

450 degrees        230 degrees         8

475 degrees        240 degrees         9
  
Other non-standard measures

Bushel = 4 pecks (8 gallons or 32 quarts, depending upon the commodity)
Dash = 1/8 teaspoon
Dollop = approximately 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon

Glug = approximately 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon

Knob of butter = approximately 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon
Pat of butter = about 1 teaspoon
Peck = 2 gallons, 8 quarts, 1/4 of a bushel
Smidge(n) = a little bit 
Splash = 1/2 teaspoon
Sprinkle = 1/8 teaspoon
Tad = a little more than you did before

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