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Cookbook measurements are given in Conventional and Metric measure. To compensate for differences between the two measurements due to rounding, a full metric measure is not always used. The cup used is the standard 8 fluid ounces. Temperature is given in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. Baking pan measurements are in inches and centimetres as well as quarts and litres. Baking vessel volumes are in quarts and litres. An exact metric conversion is given below as well as the working equivalent (Metric Standard Measure).


Casseroles

Casseroles are a type of baking dish.

CANADA & BRITAIN
Standard Size Casserole Exact Metric Measure
1 qt. (5 cups) 1.13 L
1 1/2 qts. (7 1/2 cups) 1.69 L
2 qts. (10 cups) 2.25 L
2 1/2 qts. (12 1/2 cups) 2.81 L
3 qts. (15 cups) 3.38 L
4 qts. (20 cups) 4.5 L
5 qts. (25 cups) 5.63 L
UNITED STATES
Standard Size Casserole Exact Metric Measure
1 qt. (4 cups) 900 mL
1 1/2 qts. (6 cups) 1.35 L
2 qts. (8 cups) 1.8 L
2 1/2 qts. (10 cups) 2.25 L
3 qts. (12 cups) 2.7 L
4 qts. (16 cups) 3.6 L
5 qts. (20 cups) 4.5 L



Cups

Conventional
Measure
Metric
Exact Conversion
Millilitre (mL)
Metric
Standard Measure
Millilitre (mL)
1/4 cup (4 tbsp.) 56.8 mL 60 mL
1/3 cup (5 1/3 tbsp.) 75.6 mL 75 mL
1/2 cup (8 tbsp.) 113.7 mL 125 mL
2/3 cup (10 2/3 tbsp.) 151.2 mL 150 mL
3/4 cup (12 tbsp.) 170.5 mL 175 mL
1 cup (16 tbsp.) 227.3 mL 250 mL
4 1/2 cups 1022.9 mL 1000 mL (1 L)



Dry Measurements

Conventional
Measure
Ounces (oz.)
Metric
Exact Conversion
Grams (g)
Metric
Standard Measure
Grams (g)
1 oz. 28.3 g 28 g
2 oz. 56.7 g 57 g
3 oz. 85.0 g 85 g
4 oz. 113.4 g 125 g
5 oz. 141.7 g 140 g
6 oz. 170.1 g 170 g
7 oz. 198.4 g 200 g
8 oz. 226.8 g 250 g
16 oz. 453.6 g 500 g
32 oz. 907.2 g 1000 g (1 kg)



Oven Temperatures

Fahrenheit (°F) Celsius (°C)
175° 80°
200° 95°
225° 110°
250° 120°
275° 140°
300° 150°
325° 160°
350° 175°
375° 190°
400° 205°
425° 220°
450° 230°
475° 240°
500° 260°



Pans

Conventional Inches Metric Centimetres
8x8 inch20x20 cm
9x9 inch22x22 cm
9x13 inch22x33 cm
10x15 inch22x38 cm
10x17 inch28x43 cm
8x2 inch round20x5 cm
9x2 inch round22x5 cm
10x4 1/2 inch tube25x11 cm
8x4x3 inch loaf20x10x7.5 cm
9x5x3 inch loaf22x12.5x7.5 cm



Spoons

Conventional
Measure
Metric
Exact Conversion
Millilitre (mL)
Metric
Standard Measure
Millilitre (mL)
1/8 teaspoon (tsp.) 0.6 mL 0.5 mL
1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) 1.2 mL 1 mL
1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) 2.4 mL 2 mL
1 teaspoon (tsp.) 4.7 mL 5 mL
2 teaspoon (tsp.) 9.4 mL 10 mL
1 tablespoon (tbsp.) 14.2 mL 15 mL

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