Handy Measurement Guide
I've posted here some handy measurement guides for common
ingredients that you might come across. It is by no mean
comprehensive but should help when trying to convert between
American/British/Metric recipes. I've rounded up or down
as appropriate and each measurement was for a 'dip & sweep'
method.
Solids Only
| Ingredient |
US System |
Imperial |
Metric |
| Flour (all-purpose only!) |
1 cup |
8 ounces |
225 grams |
| Sugar |
1 cup |
7 ounces |
200 grams |
| Butter |
1 cup |
8 ounces |
225 grams |
| Light Brown Sugar |
1 cup |
7 3/4 ounces |
215 grams |
| Dark Brown Sugar |
1 cup |
8 1/2 ounces |
240 grams |
| Almonds (chopped) |
1 cup |
3 ounces |
85 grams |
| Cocoa |
1 cup |
3 1/4 ounces |
95 grams |
| Vegetable Shortening |
1 cup |
6 3/4 ounces |
190 grams |
| Walnuts or Pecans (chopped) |
1 cup |
4 ounces |
115 grams |
Liquids Only
| Ingredient |
US System |
Imperial |
Metric |
| Milk |
1 cup |
8 1/2 ounces |
240 ml |
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Revised: 21 June 2003.
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