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Weights and Measures, Metric Conversions   Weights and Measures, Metric Conversions

 

Metric Conversion Chart

Volume Measurements (dry)

1/8   teaspoon = 0.5 mL
1/4   Teaspoon = 1 mL
1/2   teaspoon = 2 mL
3/4   tspoon = 4 mL
1      teaspoon = 5 mL
1      tablespoon = 15 mL
2      tablespoons = 30 mL
1/4   cup = 60 mL
1/3   cup = 75 mL
1/2   cup = 125 mL
2/3   cup = 150 mL
3/4   cup = 175 mL
1      cup = 250 mL
2      cups = 1 pint = 500 mL
3      cups = 750 mL
4      cups = 1 quart = 1 L


Volume Measurements fluid

1   fluid oz (2 Tbsp.) = 30 mL
4   fluid ozs .( 1/2 cup) = 125 mL
8   fluid ozs. ( 1 cup) = 250 mL
12 fluid ozs (1 1/2)= 375 mL
16 fluid ozs (2 cups) = 500 mL 

Weights (mass)

1/2   ozs = 15g
1      oz = 30g
3      ozs = 90g
4      ozs = 120g
8      ozs = 225g
10    ozs = 285g
12    ozs = 360g
16    ozs = 1 lb = 450g 


Dimensions

1/16   in. = 2mm
1/8   in. = 3mm
1/4   in. = 6mm
1/2   in. = 1.5cm
3/4   in. = 2cm
1      in. = 2.5cm

Oven Temperatures

250ºF = 120ºC
275ºF = 140ºC
300ºF = 150ºC
325ºF =160ºC
350ºF = 180ºC
375ºF = 190ºC
400ºF = 200ºC
425ºF = 220ºC
450ºF = 230ºC

Baking Pan Sizes

Utensil

Size in Inches/Quarts

Metric Volume

Size in Centimeters

Baking or
Cake Pan
(square or
rectangular)
8x8x2
9x9x2
12x8x2
13x9x2
2 L
2.5 L
3 L
3.5L
20x20x5
23x23x5
30x20x5
33x23x5
Loaf Pan 8x4x3
9x5x3
1.5 L
2 L
20x10x7
23x13x7
Round Layer
Cake Pan
8x1 1/2
9x1 1/2
1.2 L
1.5 L
20x4
23x4
Pie Plate 8x1 1/4
9x1 1/4
750 mL
1 L
20x3
23x3
Baking Dish
or
Casserole
1 quart
1 1/2 quart
2 quart
1 L
1.5 L
2 L
 

Tools to aid in the preparation of international recipes

US Measurements

Equivalents

1-1/2 tsp. = 1/2 tbsp.
2 tbsp.  = 1 oz. or 1/8 cup
2 tbsp. + 2 tsp.= 1/6 cup
4 tbsp.  = 2 ozs.
4 tbsp.  = 1/4 cup
5 tbsp.+ 1 tsp. = 1/3 cup
6 tbsp.  = 3/8 cup
8 tbsp.  = 1/2 cup
10 tbsp. + 2 tsp.= 2/3 cup
12 tbsp.= 3/4 cup
8 tsp.    = 1 cup
16 tbsp.= 1 cup
1/2 cup = 4 ozs.
1 cup    = 8 ozs.
1 cup    = 1/2 pint
2 cups   = 1 pint = 16 ozs.
1 qt.      = 4 cups (2 pts) = 32 ozs.
1 lb.      = 16 ozs.
1/2 lb.   = 8 ozs.
1/4 lb.   = 4 ozs.


Remember

"A pint's a pound, the world around."  (A pint and a pound are both 16 ounces.)

There are "2 cups in a pint, 2 pints in a quart, 4 quarts in a gallon."


Divide a recipe in half?

Measurement = 1/2 Measurement

1/8 tsp. = just a dash
1 tbsp.  = 1 1/2 tsp.
1/4 cup = 2 tbsp.
1/3 cup = 2 tbsp. + 2 tsp.
3/4 cup = 6 tbsp.
2 pts.    = 1 qt.
1 qt.     = 32 ozs.
2 qts.    = 1/2 gal.
4 qts.    = 1 gal.


 

Can Size = Contents

8 oz. can = 1 cup - (8 oz.)
Picnic = 1 1/4 cups
12 oz vacuum = 1 1/2 Cups
No. 211 = 1 1/2 cups
No. 300 = 1 3/4cups
No. 1 tall = 2 cups
No. 303 = 2 cups
No. 2 = 2 1/2 cups
No. 2 1/2 = 3 1/2 cups
No. 3 = 4 1/4 cups
No. 3 cylinder  = 5 3/4 cups
No. 5 = 7 cups (56 oz)
No. 10 = 12 - 13 cups  

Suggested Software:
MasterCook 7.0 or MasterCook 9.0

 

                                           
* Exported from MasterCook *

                              Sour Cream Dip

Recipe By     :Coffee & Cale
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1         Cup  Sour Cream
     1/2   Tablespoon  Prepared Mustard
  2         Tablespoons  Chili Sauce
     1/4   Teaspoon  Celery Seed

Combine all ingredients. Chill. Serve with celery sticks or cucumber slices.

Source:
  "http://www.fouringredientcookbook.com/"

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                       Crockpot V-8 Vegetable Soup

Recipe By     :Lisa
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soup

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1         head  cabbage -- chopped up into large pieces
  1         cup  broccoli
  1         cup  garbanzo beans
  1         bunch  celery
  6         carrots
  1         onion -- diced in large pieces
  1         package  dried onion soup
  1         large can  V-8 Juice

Put all ingredients in crockpot on low. Cook all day and serve.

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                         Susie's Beer Cheese Soup

Recipe By     :Susie Indy
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soup

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   stick  butter
     1/4   cup  chopped green onions -- use green part also
  3         tablespoon  flour -- (3 to 4)
  1 3/4   cup  chicken broth
  1 2/3   cups  undiluted evaporated milk
  1         12 ouce  can beer
  1         8 ounce  jar processed cheese spread or more cheese 
or 1 can cheddar cheese soup or both 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Melt the butter in a large pan. Add the chopped onions cooking until onions just begin to wilt. Remove pan from heat and stir in the four. Return to stove and cook the mixture about a minutes or 2 so the flour taste is gone. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, 1 2/3 cups undiluted evaporated milk, the beer, cheese spread, cheese soup and 1½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until mixture just comes to a boil. Serve with popcorn sprinkle over top. I serve it with add green onion and no popcorn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

                       
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                           Chicken and Dressing

Recipe By     :Ginny Lee-upstate NY
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4         chicken breast halves -- (4 to 6)
  1         can  Cream of Chicken soup
     1/2   cup  milk
  1         cup  sour cream
             stove Top Stuffing ( prepare as directed on pkg.)

Place chicken breasts in a oven proof pan where they are laid out in a single 
layer. Mix soup, milk, and sour cream together in a bowl. Pour over chicken 
breast. Spread stuffing over top of chicken breasts and soup mixture. Bake 
at 350 for about 20 minutes, covered, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes 
or until chicken is done. (If the chicken breast are quite thick, I pound them 
thinner, so they cook faster)

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* Exported from MasterCook *

                           Mexican Veggie Pizza

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12       small  flour or corn tortillas
             vegetable oil or margarine
  1         can  refried beans -- (16-ounce)
     1/4   cup  chopped onion
  2         ounces  diced fresh or canned green chili peppers (optional)
  6         tablespoons  salsa or taco sauce
  3         cups  chopped vegetables -- such as broccoli, mushrooms,bell pepper
     1/2   cup  mozzarella cheese (part skim) -- shredded

Brush one side of each of two tortillas with water. Press the wet sides 
of the tortillas together to form a thick crust for the pizza. Brush the out-
side of the tortillas with a small amount of oil or margarine. Evenly brown
both sides in a heated frying pan; set aside.

Heat refried beans, onion and half of the chili peppers together in a medium 
saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Spread about a cup of 
the bean mixture on each tortilla pizza. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salsa, 
then top with ½ cup of the chopped vegetables, 1 teaspoon chili peppers 
and 1 tablespoon cheese for each pizza. Return to frying pan and heat 
until cheese melts. Serve immediately.Makes 6 servings.

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* Exported from MasterCook *

                               Shell Salad

Recipe By     :Bobbie in NC
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16       ounces  shell macaroni -- cooked until just tender
  1         can  tomato soup -- (10-1/2 oz)
     3/4   cup  sugar
     3/4   cup  cider vinegar
     3/4   cup  vegetable oil
  2         cucumbers -- pared and diced
  2         green peppers -- seeded and diced
  1         medium  onion -- peeled and diced
  1         jar  pimiento -- ( 4oz) drained and diced
  1         green pepper -- sliced in rings

Rinse cooked macaroni in cold water and drain thoroughly. Combine 
Tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, and oil. Add macaroni, cover and 
refrigerate for 24 hrs. Add cucumbers, peppers, onion and pimiento. 
Stir just to mix. Serve garnished with pepper rings. 

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* Exported from MasterCook *

                             Pistachio Cake 3

Recipe By     :Nancy's Kitchen
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Cake:
  1         white cake mix
  2         packages  instant pistachio pudding
     1/2   cup  milk
     1/2   cup  water
     1/2   cup  oil
  5         eggs
                        Frosting:
  1         small container  cool whip
  1         package  instant pistachio pudding
     1/2   pint  heavy cream

Cake:
Mix all of the above ingredients and bake in greased and floured tube 
pan at 350 for 50-55 minutes.

Frosting:
Beat together until creamy. Store in refrigerator.

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