Weights and measures

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.