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Revision as of 11:16, 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.