AbbreviationsTeaspoon = tsp. or t.Tablespoon = tbsp. or T.Cup = c.Pint = pt.Quart = qt.Pound = lbOunce = ozSquare = sqMinutes = min.

Measuring ToolsWhat are the two ways of measuring ingredients

for accuracy? Measuring cups/spoons and weighing.

The two types of measuring cups are liquid and dry. The difference is that liquid has a pouring spout.

Liquids are measured on a flat surface at eye level.

Measuring ToolsThe sizes of dry measuring cups are ¼ c,

1/3 c, ½ c, and 1 c.

Sizes of measuring spoons are ¼ t, ½ t, 1 t, and 1 T.

Measuring Techniques:Granulated Sugar: scoop into a dry measuring

cup, level.Brown Sugar: pack the sugar into a dry

measuring cup, level. Shortening: pack down in dry measuring cup

or use water displacement.Egg: crack into separate bowlFlour: spoon lightly into dry cup, level.Salt/Seasoning: measure over separate bowl,

level.

Equivalents1 T.= 3 t.1 c.= 16 T.¼ c. = 4 T.1/3 c. = 5 T. + 1 t.1 c. = 8 fluid oz.1 T = ½ fluid oz1 gal. = 4 qt.1 qt = 2 pt.1 pt = 2 c. 1 lb. butter = 2 c.1 stick of butter = ½ c.16 oz = 1 lb

Kitchen MathNow it is YOUR turn to practice fundamental

kitchen math skills!

Complete the Equivalents worksheet.Refer to your KEY or the diagram on back to help

with this!