Converting kitchen measurements is important for following recipes accurately and efficiently. And let’s be honest, converting from standard to metric units is not for the weak.
Here are some basic kitchen conversions for common cooking measurements:
1. Volume Conversions:
– 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 milliliters (mL)
– 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15 milliliters (mL)
– 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 30 milliliters (mL)
– 1 cup = 240 milliliters (mL)
– 1 pint = 2 cups = 480 milliliters (mL)
– 1 quart = 4 cups = 960 milliliters (mL)
– 1 gallon = 16 cups = 3.785 liters (L)
2. Weight Conversions:
– 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (g)
– 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces = 453.59 grams (g)
– 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g) = 2.205 pounds (lbs)
3. Temperature Conversions:
– Fahrenheit to Celsius: (°F – 32) × 5/9 = °C
– Celsius to Fahrenheit: (°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F
For reference:
Freezing point of water: 32°F = 0°C
Boiling point of water: 212°F = 100°C
4. Common Measurement Equivalents:
– 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
– 16 tablespoons = 1 cup
– 2 cups = 1 pint
– 2 pints = 1 quart
– 4 quarts = 1 gallon
These conversions can help you accurately measure ingredients and understand quantities in various units while cooking or baking. Keeping a conversion chart or using kitchen tools with measurement markings in both metric and imperial units can be helpful for quick reference and ease of use.
