Chapter VI: Part TWO: Preparation of Foods

TABLE OF MEASURES AND WEIGHTS.

A standard measuring cup contains 8 ounces or ¹⁄₂ pint.

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce 8 tablespoons = 4 ounces or ¹⁄₂ cup 16 tablespoons = 8 ounces or 1 cup

All ingredients measured by the cup, tablespoon or teaspoon are measured level.

1 pound (English weight) = 425 grams or 16 ounces 1 pound (Metric system) = 500 ” 2 pounds (Metric system) = 1000 ”