Measurements and Terms
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Blackhawk Tips
Measurements
Abbreviations:
C= cup
tsp.=teaspoon
Tbs.=tablespoon
lb.=pound
oz.=ounce
Pinch= A very small amount, less than 1/8 tsp. The amount you can hold between your thumb and finger.
Equivalents:
3 tsp.=1Tbs
4 Tbs.=1/4 cup
16 Tbs.=1 cup
1 cup=8 oz.
2 cups = 16 oz. = 1 pint
2 pints=32 oz. =1 quart
4 quarts= 1 gallon
1 cube of butter = 1/2 cup = ¼ lb.
2 cubes of butter = 1 cup = ½ lb.
3 cubes of butter= 1-1/2 cup = ¾ lb.
4 cubes of butter= 2 cups = 1 lb.