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!
