Weights and measures
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==Liquid Measure== | ==Liquid Measure== | ||
| − | *1 tablespoon (tbsp. or T.) = 3 teaspoons (tsp. or t.) | + | *1 tablespoon (tbsp. or T.) = 15 ml = 3 teaspoons (tsp. or t.) |
| + | *1 teaspoon (tsp. or t.) = 5 ml | ||
| + | *1 cup = 2.4 dl | ||
==Weights== | ==Weights== | ||
| − | *16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb. or #) | + | *16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb. or #) |
| + | *2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram (kg.) | ||
==Temperatures== | ==Temperatures== | ||
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*Water freezes at 32 degrees F. or 0 degrees C. | *Water freezes at 32 degrees F. or 0 degrees C. | ||
*Water boils at 212 degrees F. or 100 degrees C. | *Water boils at 212 degrees F. or 100 degrees C. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:37, 14 October 2008
Notes on conversions between systems, ancient and modern.
Liquid Measure
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp. or T.) = 15 ml = 3 teaspoons (tsp. or t.)
- 1 teaspoon (tsp. or t.) = 5 ml
- 1 cup = 2.4 dl
Weights
- 16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb. or #)
- 2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram (kg.)
Temperatures
- Water freezes at 32 degrees F. or 0 degrees C.
- Water boils at 212 degrees F. or 100 degrees C.
