Cooking weights and measures are used every day in culinary school. Here is a table showing equivalences between some common units of measurement to help you get started on learning how to convert between them.
| Unit | Equals | Also Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 1/3 tablespoon | 1/6 fluid ounce |
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons | 1/2 fluid ounce |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tablespoons | 1 fluid ounce |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons | 2 fluid ounces |
| 1/3 cup | 1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons | 2 3/4 fluid ounces |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 4 fluid ounces |
| 1 cup | 1/2 pint | 8 fluid ounces |
| 1 pint | 2 cups | 16 fluid ounces |
| 1 quart | 4 cups | 32 fluid ounces |
| 1 gallon | 4 quarts | 16 cups |
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1/8 teaspoon | a pinch |
| 3 teaspoons | 1 tablespoon |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tablespoons |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons |
| 1 pound | 16 ounces |