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Abbreviations
tsp. = teaspoon
Tbs. = tablespoon
lb. = pound
oz. = ounce (weight)
fl. oz. = fluid ounce (volume)
pt = pint
qt = quart
in. = inch
ml = milliliter
gm = gram
cm. = centimeter
F = Fahrenheit
C = centigrade (Celsius)
░ = degrees
Conversions
Volume
1 tsp. = 5 ml
1 Tbs. = 15 ml
2 Tbs. = 30 ml or 1 fl. oz.
1 cup = 240 ml or 8 fl. oz. (vs. 10 oz. per cup in Imperial measure)
1 pt = 480 ml or 16 fl. oz.
1 qt = 960 ml or 32 fl. oz.
Weight
1 oz. = 28 gm
1 lb. = 454 gm
2.2 lb. = 1 kg
Length
1 in. = 2.54 cm.
Temperature
32 ░F = 0 ░C (water freezes)
212 ░F = 100 ░C (water boils)
+ Conversion formula: ░C = 5/9(░F - 32)
e.g., 400 ░F is approximately 204 ░C