Cooking Measurement Conversions

U.S. Measurement Equivalents

• A few grains/pinch/dash (dry) = Less than 1/8 tsp
• A dash (liquid) = A few drops
• 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
• 1/2 tablespoon = 1 1/2 teaspoons
• 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
• 2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce
• 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup
• 5 1/3 tablespoons = 1/3 cup
• 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup
• 8 tablespoons = 4 fluid ounces
• 10 2/3 tablespoons = 2/3 cup
• 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup
• 16 tablespoons = 1 cup
• 16 tablespoons = 8 fluid ounces
• 1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons
• 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
• 1/4 cup = 2 fluid ounces
• 1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
• 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
• 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
• 1 cup = 48 teaspoons
• 2 cups = 1 pint
• 2 pints = 1 quart
• 4 quarts (liquid) = 1 gallon
• 8 quarts (dry) = 1 peck
• 4 pecks (dry) = 1 bushel
• 1 kilogram = approximately 2 pounds
• 1 liter = approximately 4 cups or 1 quart
• 16 ounces = 1 pound