Metric Conversion Chart
T he following measurements are approximate metric weight and volume equivalents for common measurements provided in this book. If converting to metric, use the volume amount when the U.S. measurement is given by volume (teaspoon, tablespoon, cup) and use the weight equivalent when the U.S. measurement is given by weight (ounce, pound).
| U.S. MEASUREMENT | METRIC EQUIVALENT |
| ¼ cup | 60 milliliters |
| ⅓ cup | 80 milliliters |
| ½ cup | 120 milliliters |
| 1 cup | 8 fluid ounces or 236 milliliters |
| 2 cups | 460 milliliters |
| 1 tablespoon | .5 fluid ounce or 14.8 milliliters |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.9 milliliters |
| 1 ounce | 28.35 grams |
| 1 pound | 453.59 grams |
| ¼ inch | .6 centimeters |
| 1 inch | 2.5 centimeters |
For metric equivalents, use the following general formulas:
- Ounces to grams — multiply ounces by 28.35
- Pounds to grams — multiply pounds by 453.5
- Pounds to kilograms — multiply pounds by .45
- Cups to liters — multiply cups by .24
- Fahrenheit to centigrade — subtract 32 from Fahrenheit temperature, multiply by 5, then divide by 9