Bookmark these handy conversion charts for cooking and baking success.
And rather than degrees Fahrenheit,oven temperaturesare often given in Celsius.
But the average home cook doesnt need one.
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Why Do I Need Dry And Wet Measuring Cups?
The short answer is yes, you need both types for accurate measuring.
Its handy to have multiple sizes around, but youll likely use the smaller cups for most recipes.
Measuring spoons are used for small quantities of both dry and wet ingredients.
For dry, just follow the same steps as you would with a cup: Mound and leveldry ingredients.
For wet ingredients, take a stab at hold the spoon level as you fill it to the rim.
For a complete list of measurement conversions, see the charts below.
One tablespoon is 1/2 fluid ounce, and one cup is 16 tablespoons.
There are 2 cups in a pint and 4 cups in a quart.
A pint is 2 cups.
A quart is 2 pints.
A gallon is 4 quarts.
The U.S. is one of the few countries in the world that still uses this system of measurement.
Metric measurements are a bit easier to remember as they usually work in logical increments of 10.
This is often easier to calculate on the fly, but if you might’t, use the chart below.
Or, use the chart below for reference.
It’s more time consuming, but 16 tablespoons equals a cup.
Flour is often measured wrong and can affect the texture of baked goods.
For these semi-liquids, use a dry cup to measure and then level the top with a knife.
