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==Liquid Measure==
 
==Liquid Measure==
  
*1 tablespoon (tbsp. or T.) = 3 teaspoons (tsp. or t.)
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*1 tablespoon (tbsp. or T.) = 15 ml = 3 teaspoons (tsp. or t.)
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*1 teaspoon (tsp. or t.) = 5 ml
 
*1 cup = 2.4 dl
 
*1 cup = 2.4 dl
  
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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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[[Category:Roman cooking]]

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.
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