METRIC CONVERSION TABLE
Solid Measures by Weight (approximate)
So as to avoid some awkward measurements, some conversions are not exact.
U.S. Customary Metric Imperial
Butter 1 cup (2 sticks) 225 grams 8 oz
1/2 cup (1 stick) 115 grams 4 oz
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) 60 grams 2 oz
1 Tbsp (1/8 stick) 15 grams 1/2 oz
Cheese, grated 1 cup 115 grams 4 oz
Fruit, chopped, fresh 1 cup 225 grams 8 oz
Herbs, chopped, fresh 1/4 cup 7 grams 1/4 oz
Chicken, chopped, cooked 1 cup 175 grams 6 oz
Nuts, chopped 1 cup 115 grams 4 oz
Raisins and other dried, chopped fruit
1 cup 175 grams 6 oz
Rice, uncooked 1 cup 225 grams 8 oz
Rice, cooked 3 cups 225 grams 8 oz
Vegetables, chopped, raw 1 cup 115 grams 4 oz
Liquid Measures:
The Imperial pint is larger than the U.S. pint, therefore, note the
following when measuring liquid ingredients:
U.S. 1 cup = 8 fluid oz
Imperial 1 cup = 10 fluid oz
U.S. 1/2 cup = 4 fluid oz
Imperial 1/2 cup = 5 fluid oz
U.S. 1 Tbsp = 3/4 fluid oz
Imperial 1 Tbsp = 1 fluid oz
U.S. 1 qt = 4 cups
Metric approx. = 950 ml
Imperial approx. = 1 and 1/2 pints + 4 Tbsp
U.S. 1 pint = 2 cups
Metric approx. = 450 ml
Imperial approx. = 3/4 pint
U.S. 1 cup:
Metric approx. = 236 ml
Imperial approx. = 1/4 pint + 6 Tbsp
U.S. 1 Tbsp:
Metric approx. = 15 ml
Imperial approx. = 1+ Tbsp
U.S. 1 tsp:
Metric approx. = 5 ml
Imperial approx. = 1 tsp
Dry Measures:
Outside the U.S., the following items are measured by weight. Use
the following table but bear in mind that measurements will vary
depending on the variety of flour and moisture. Cup measurements are
loosely packed. Flour is measured directly from package pre-sifted.
Flour, all-purpose: U.S. Customary, 1 cup
Metric = 150 grams
Imperial = 5 oz
Corn Meal: U.S. Customary, 1 cup
Metric = 175 grams
Imperial = 6 oz
Sugar, granulated: U.S. Customary, 1 cup
Metric = 190 grams
Imperial = 6 and 1/2 oz
Sugar, powdered or confectioners: U.S. Customary, 1 cup
Metric = 80 grams
Imperial = 2 and 2/3 oz
Sugar, brown: U.S. Customary, 1 cup
Metric = 160 grams
Imperial = 5 and 1/3 oz
Oven Temperatures:
Fahrenheit Celsius Gas-Mark
225 110 1/4
300 150 2
350 180 4
400 200 6
450 230 8
