Abbreviations

Abbreviations

t = teaspoon
tsp = teaspoon

T = Tablespoon
Tbsp = Tablespoon

c = cup
C = cup

gm. = gram
mg. = milligram
f.g = few grains
sq. = square
pt = pint
qt. = quart
min. = minute (60 seconds)
hr = hour (60 minutes)
mod. = moderate
doz. = dozen (12)
pinch or a dash = less than 1/8 of a teaspoon

d.b = double broiler

B.P = baking powder

oz. = ounce
OZ = ounce

lb = pound
# = pound

pk. = peck
bu. = bushel

1 teaspoon = 60 drops
3 teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon

2 Tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce
4 Tablespoons = 1/4 Cup
5 1/3 Tablespoons = 1/3 Cup
8 Tablespoons = 1/2 Cup
16 Tablespoons = 1 Cup

16 ounces = 1 pound
1 Cup = 1/2 pint, 1 fluid ounce
2 Cups liquid = 1 pound
2 Cups = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 Cups = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon
8 quarts = 1 peck
4 pecks = 1 bushel

 

Making Cooking A Bit Easier:

2 Tablespoons of fat = 1 ounce
1 Cup of fat = 1/2 pound
1 pound of butter = 2 Cups
1 Cup of butter = 1 Cup of hydrogenated fat + 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 Cups of sugar = 1 pound

2 1/2 Cups of brown sugar packed = 1 pound
1 1/3 Cups of brown sugar packed = 1 Cup of granulated sugar (white)

Brown sugar is used often in cookies and condiment fixings, such as BBQ, teriyaki, and Chinese.

3 1/2 Cups powdered sugar (confectioners) = 1 poun

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