Measurement Conversions

by Chef Murph

The United States often uses a different measurement system than the rest of the world. There are different units and systems of measurement for different parts of the world, but a good portion uses the metric system. One of the main reasons I use my chart is when a bud chef from across the big pond sends me a recipe and need a place to grab from.

Enjoy

Chef Murph

U.S. to metric measurement conversions:

Length

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters

1 yard = 0.914 meters

1 mile = 1609.34 meters, or 1.609 kilometers

1 kilometer = .62 miles

Quantity

1 ounce (fluid) = 29.574 milliliter

1 cup = 236.58 milliliters, or .236 liters, 140 grams (dry)

1 pint = .47 liters

1 quart = .946 liters

1 gallon = 3.785 liters

Weight

1 ounce = 28.35 grams

1 pound = 453.59 grams, or .453 kilograms

1 ton = 907.19 kilograms, or .907 “metric tons”

Temperature

32 degrees Fahrenheit = 0 degrees Celsius

On the Fahrenheit scale:

Freezing point of water: 32 degrees Fahrenheit

Boiling point of water: 212 degrees Fahrenheit

For Celsius:

Freezing point of water: 0 degrees Celsius

Boiling point of water: 100 degrees Celsius

Here are some other useful measurement conversions:

1 Cup is equal to:

 ½ pint

8 ounces

16 Tablespoon

48 Teaspoons

237 milliliters

1 Tablespoon is equal to:

 1/16 cup

½ ounce

3 Teaspoons

15 milliliters

1 pint is equal to 2 cups, or .47 liters

1 quart is equal to 4 cups, or .946 liters

1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts, or 16 cups, or 3.79 liters

Convenient Conversions:

 ¼ cup is equal to 4 Tablespoons, or 2 ounces, or 59 milliliters

½ cup is equal to 8 Tablespoons, or 4 ounces, or 118 milliliters

Thank you and be well!