Monday, December 17, 2007 4:26 PM
How do I convert cups, teaspoons, tablespoons and ounces?
Sure, we could memorize the conversions (below), but such details take up precious space in a brain that could otherwise be filled with recipes for buttercream and cheese puffs. For adorability, you can’t beat this Conversion Confusion chart by Green Chair Press. It’s a sturdy, laminated card (magnet, optional) with conversions for liquid and dry ingredients--most kitchen magnet conversion charts don't go into gallons, pints and quarts, like this one does. With a few of these on hand, you'll always have a cute, last-minute gift for the host or a foodie friend's birthday.
DRY MEASURE
1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons
2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
LIQUID MEASURE
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = ½ pint = ¼ quart = 1/16 gallon
1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fluid ounces
1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces = 1/4 gallon
1 pint = 1/2 quart = 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 1/8 gallon