Measuring Information and Utensils

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering recipe abbreviations, equivalent measurements, utensil descriptions, and step-by-step procedures for measuring different types of ingredients.

T or Tbsp

The common abbreviation for tablespoon.

t or tsp

The common abbreviation for teaspoon.

C

The common abbreviation for cup.

oz

The common abbreviation for ounce.

pt

The common abbreviation for pint.

qt

The common abbreviation for quart.

gal

The common abbreviation for gallon.

Liquid Measuring Cups

Utensils made of glass or clear plastic with marks on the side showing specific amounts, used to measure liquids such as water, syrup, milk, oil, juice, and sauces.

Dry Measuring Cups

Utensils that usually come in four sizes ($\frac{1}{4}\text{ cup}$, $\frac{1}{3}\text{ cup}$, $\frac{1}{2}\text{ cup}$, and $1\text{ cup}$) used to measure dry ingredients (like flour, granulated sugar, cereal, meal) as well as solid and moist ingredients (like shortening, butter, peanut butter, brown sugar).

Measuring Spoons

Utensils that usually come in four sizes ($1\text{ tablespoon}$, $1\text{ teaspoon}$, $\frac{1}{2}\text{ teaspoon}$, and $\frac{1}{4}\text{ teaspoon}$) used to measure liquid, dry, solid, and moist ingredients.

$$3\text{ teaspoons}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $1\text{ tablespoon}$.

$$4\text{ tablespoons}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $\frac{1}{4}\text{ cup}$.

$$16\text{ tablespoons}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $1\text{ cup}$.

$$2\text{ cups}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $1\text{ pint}$.

$$2\text{ pints}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $1\text{ quart}$.

$$4\text{ quarts}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $1\text{ gallon}$.

$$1\text{ pound}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $16\text{ ounces}$.

$$8\text{ tablespoons}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $\frac{1}{2}\text{ cup}$.

$$2\text{ tablespoons}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $\frac{1}{8}\text{ cup}$.

$$12\text{ tablespoons}$$

Equivalent measure equal to $\frac{3}{4}\text{ cup}$.

Sifting Ingredients Step 1

Select cups needed.

Sifting Ingredients Step 2

Pour into sifter (over waxed paper).

Sifting Ingredients Step 3

Sift ingredient (over waxed paper).

Sifting Ingredients Step 4

Level with spatula.

Measuring Liquid Ingredients Steps

1. Determine amount needed. 2. Pour into liquid measuring cup. 3. View at eye level (add or take away if needed). 4. Finish with the exact amount.

Measuring Solid and Moist Ingredients Steps

1. Select cups needed. 2. Pack ingredients into cups. 3. Level with spatula. 4. Scrape ingredients out of cups.

Measuring Dry Ingredients Steps

1. Select cups needed. 2. Fill cups (no packing or tapping). 3. Level with spatula. 4. Finish with the exact amount.

Using Measuring Spoons for Liquids

1. Fill spoon. 2. Level with rim.

Using Measuring Spoons for Dry or Solid Ingredients

1. Fill spoon. 2. Level with spatula.