Equivalent Weights and Measurements

a dash = 8 drops liquid

1 cup = 16 tablespoons

1 teaspoon = 60 drops

2 cups = 1 pint (16 fluid ounces)

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

4 cups = 1 quart

4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup

4 quarts = 1 gallon

5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup

1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons

8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup

1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon

16 tablespoons = 1 cup

2/3 cup = 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons

2 tablespoons (liquid) = 1 ounce

3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces, 1/2 pint

1 bushel = 4 pecks

1 jigger = 1 1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoons)

8 to 10 egg whites = 1 cup

12 to 14 egg yolks = 1 cup

2 cups granulated sugar = 1 pound

28 saltine crackers - 1 cup crumbs

4 slices bread = 1 cup crumbs

3 1/2 to 4 cups unsifted confectioners' sugar = 1 pound

14 square graham crackers = 1 cup crumbs

2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar = 1 pound

22 vanilla wafers = 1 cup crumbs

7 ounces spaghetti = 4 cups cooked

3 1/2 cups unsifted whole wheat flour = 1 pound

1 stick butter = 1/2 cup or 1/4 pound

1 ounce (28g) ungrated cheese = 1/4 cup (50ml) grated

2 ounces (56g) ungrated cheese = 1/2 cup (125ml) grated

4 ounces (100g) ungrated cheese = 1 cup (250ml) grated