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U.S. Measurement System

oz = ounce
fl oz = fluid ounce
Tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon
C = cup
pt = pint
qt = quart
gl = gallon
# or lb = pound

1 C = 16 Tbsp
¾ C = 12 Tbsp
⅔ C = 10 Tbsp
½ C = 8 Tbsp
⅓ C = 5 Tbsp
¼ C = 4 Tbsp
⅛ C = 2 Tbsp
1 Tbsp = 3 tsp
½ Tbsp = 1½ tsp

1 gl = 4 qts = 128 fl oz
1 qt = 2 pts = 32 fl oz
1 pt = 2 C = 16 fl oz
1 C = 16 Tbsp = 8 fl oz
1 Tbsp = 3 tsp = ½ fl oz
1 oz = ½ fl oz

1# = 16 oz
¾# = 12 oz
½# = 8 oz
¼# = 4 oz

Comments

  1. RamekaJune 18, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    this is so helpful because oddly enough, I lose my measuring cups and end up with the odd ones like 1/3 cup and things of that nature. This honestly helps me with converting to the amounts I need to measure out properly. thanks!

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