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Equivalent Measurements

Use standard cups (both dry and liquid measure) and measuring spoons when measuring ingredients. All measurements given below are level.


	3 teaspoons			1 Tablespoon

	4 Tablespoons			1/4 cup

	5 1/3 Tablespoons		1/3 cup

	8 Tablespoons			1/2 cup

	16 Tablespoons			1 cup

	2 Tablespoons (liquid)		1 ounce

	1 cup				8 fluid ounces

	2 cups				1 pint (16 fluid ounces)

	4 cups				1 quart

	4 quarts			1 gallon

	1/8 cup				2 Tablespoons

	1/3 cup				5 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon

	2/3 cup				10 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons

	3/4 cup				12 Tablespoons

	Few grains (or dash)		Less than 1/8 teaspoon

	Pinch				As much as can be taken between 

					tip of finger and thumb

Reprinted from *Seasoned with Love* cookbook.

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