Measurement conversion tables
Measurement conversion tables
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Measurement Equivalents
Measurement |
Equivalent |
|---|---|
1 tablespoon (tbsp) |
3 teaspoons (tsp) |
1/16 cup (c) |
1 tablespoon |
1/8 cup |
2 tablespoons |
1/6 cup |
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
1/4 cup |
4 tablespoons |
1/3 cup |
5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon |
3/8 cup |
6 tablespoons |
1/2 cup |
8 tablespoons |
2/3 cup |
10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
3/4 cup |
12 tablespoons |
1 cup |
48 teaspoons |
1 cup |
16 tablespoons |
8 fluid ounces (fl oz) |
1 cup |
1 pint (pt) |
2 cups |
1 quart (qt) |
2 pints |
4 cups |
1 liquid quart |
1 gallon (gal) |
4 quarts |
16 ounces (oz) |
1 pound (lb) |
1 milliliter (mL) |
1 cubic centimeter (cc) |
1 inch (in) |
2.54 centimeters (cm) |
Metric Conversion Factors
Multiply |
By |
To Get |
|---|---|---|
Fluid ounces |
29.57 |
milliliters |
Ounces (dry) |
28.35 |
grams |
Grams |
0.0353 |
ounces |
Grams |
0.0022 |
pounds |
Kilograms |
2.21 |
pounds |
Pounds |
453.6 |
grams |
Pounds |
0.4536 |
kilograms |
Quarts |
0.946 |
liters |
Quarts (dry) |
67.2 |
cubic inches |
Quarts (liquid) |
57.7 |
cubic inches |
Liters |
1.0567 |
quarts |
Gallons |
3.785 |
cubic centimeters |
Gallons |
3.785 |
liters |
Dram |
3.696 |
cubic centimeters |
Grain |
64.8 |
milligrams |
Fahrenheit |
Subtract 32 then multiply by 5/9 |
celsius |
Author Information
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Bibliography
Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.
American Dietetic Association. www.eatright.org.
International Food Information Council. www.ific.org.
USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center. fnic.nal.usda.gov.
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Updated:
March 22, 2017