Conversion Tables

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Conversion Tables

Dimensions:

Centimeter------Inches

1 cm-------------1/2 inch
2.5 cm-----------1 inch
4 cm-------------1 1/2 inch
5 cm-------------2 inches
8 cm-------------3 inches
10 cm------------4 inches
12 cm------------5 inches
23 cm------------9 inches
28 cm------------11 inches
33 cm------------13 inches

Oven Temperatures:

Fahrenheit----Celsius

250°F---------120°C
275°F---------140°C
300°F---------150°C
325°F---------160°C
350°F---------180°C
375°F---------190°C
400°F---------200°C
425°F---------220°C
450°F---------230°C
475°F---------240°C
500°F---------260°C
550°F---------290°C

Volume & Weight

Metric--------Volume Equivalent
Measure

1 mL-----------1/4tsp
2 mL-----------1/2 tsp
5 mL-----------1 tsp
15 mL----------1 tbsp (3 tsp)
25 mL----------2 tbsp (1 fluid oz)
50 mL----------1/4 cup (4 tbsp) (2 fluid oz)
75 mL----------1/3 cup
125 mL---------1/2 cup (8 tbsp) (4 fluid oz)
150 mL---------2/3 cup
175 mL---------3/4 cup (6 fluid oz)
250 mL---------1 cup (8 fluid oz)
500 mL---------1 pint (2 cups)
1 L--------------1 quart (4 cups)

Ingredient Equivalents

1 egg = 3tbsp = 2 oz = 50 mL

1 egg yolk = 1 tbsp = 1 oz = 15 mL

1 egg white = 2 tbsp = 1 oz = 25 mL

8 to 10 egg whites = 1 cup = 250 mL

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar = 6 1/2 oz (165 g

1 lb (500 g) granulated sugar = 2 cups(500 mL)

1 oz (50g) granulated sugar = 2tbsp (25 mL)

1 lb (500 g) icing sugar = 3 1/2 cups (875 mL)

1 lb (500 g) brown sugar = 2 1/4 cups (550 mL) (packed)

4 tbsp (50 mL) flour = 1 oz (25 g)

1 lb (500 g) all purpose flour = 4 cups (1 L)

1 lb (500 g) cake flour = 4 1/2 cups (1.12L)

1 lb (500 g) margerine = 2 cups (500 mL)

16 tbsp margerine = 1 cup (250 mL)

4 tbsp margerine = 1/4 cup (50 mL)

4 cups (1 L) cocoa = 1 lb (500 g)

1 square chocolate = 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated

1 lemon = 2 tbsp (25 mL) rind and 3 tbsp (50 mL) juice

1 orange = 2 tbsp (25 mL) rind and 1/2 cup (125 mL) juice

1 tsp (5 mL) grated rind = 1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon extract

3 cups (750 mL) raisins = 1 lb (500 g)

8 oz (250 g) marshmallows = 32 large = 3 1/4 cups (800 mL) mini

1 envelope gelatin = 1 tbsp (15 mL)

1 envelope will gel 2 cups (500mL) liquid

1 envelope dry granular yeast = 1 tbsp (15 mL)

1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh grated horseradish = 2 tbsp (25 mL) prepared

1 lb (500 g) cottage cheese = 2 cups (500mL)

2 oz (50 g) grated cheese = 1/2 cup (125 mL)

1 lb (500 g) Cheddar = 4 to 5 cups (1 L to 1.25 L) grated

12 graham wafers = 1 cup (250 mL) finely ground

1 slice bread = 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry = 1/2 cup (125 mL) soft bread crumbs