Culinary Measurements and Math

Flashcards covering culinary volume and weight measurements, egg counts, and unit conversion formulas.

$$c$$

A unit of volume equal to $8\,Fl.oz$.

$$pt$$

A unit of volume equal to $16\,Fl.oz$ or $2\,c$.

$$qt$$

A unit of volume equal to $4\,c$, $32\,Fl.oz$, or $2\,pt$.

$$gal$$

A unit of volume equal to $128\,Fl.oz$ or $8\,pt$.

$lbs$ or $\#$

Symbols used to represent Weight.

$$ea$$

A term meaning "Each," such as for an item count of $5\,ea$ eggs.

$$DZ$$

An abbreviation used for eggs alongside other counts like $18\,ea$ or $6\,ea$.

Flat

A measurement for eggs containing $30$ units, calculated as $6 \times 5$.

$$1\#$$

A weight measurement equivalent to $16\,oz$.

Converting $\# \rightarrow oz$

The calculation formula is $\text{Number of } \# \times 16 = oz$.

Converting $oz \rightarrow \#$

The calculation formula is $\# \text{ of } oz / 16$.