Oh, it’s delicious! New recipe series is coming to World and Press
Let’s stir the pot and cook up something delicious! World and Press now regularly features original recipes from English-speaking newspapers. So, what’s cooking? Find out in our current issue and bring tasty meals and sweet treats to the table. But wait – have you ever wondered how much an ounce is? Or a cup? And how many cups are in a pint?
Especially for American recipes it helps to know your way around the measurements. To make things as easy as pie for you, the World and Press team has put together all the measurements you’ll need for cooking and baking – and converted them for you. Check out the list below and never mix up Fahrenheit and Celsius again!
P.S. Did you spot any idioms in this text? Find them and others in the quiz below!
Measurement conversions for the United States
Volumes
- 1 cup = 240ml
- ¾ cup = 180ml
- ½ cup = 120ml
- ⅓ cup = 80ml
- ¼ cup = 60ml
- 1 fluid ounce = 30ml
- 1 pint = 2 cups = 475ml (UK: 570ml)
- 1 quart = 950ml
- 1 gallon = 3800ml (3.8l)
- 1 teaspoon = 5ml (tsp)
- 1 tablespoon = 15 ml (tbs/tbsp)
Weights
- 1 ounce = 28g
- 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces = 454g
- 1 stick butter = 115g butter
Temperature
- 400° F = 205° C
- 375° F = 190° C
- 350° F = 180° C
- 325° F = 170° C
- 300° F = 150° C
- 225° F = 110° C
Sizes (baking pans)
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
- 8-inch pan = 20 cm
- 10-inch pan = 25 cm
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