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Standard English Equivalents

Wet Measure

  • 1 tablespoon = 1/2 fluid ounce
  • 1 jigger = 1 1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoons)
  • 1 fluid cup = 8 fluid ounces
  • 1 fluid cup = 1/2 pint
  • 1 pint = 2 fluid cups
  • 1 quart = 4 fluid cups
  • 1 quart = 2 pints
  • 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces
  • 1 gallon = 4 quarts
  • 1 peck = 8 quarts
  • 1 peck = 2 gallons

Dry Measure

  • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
  • 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
  • 1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
  • 2/3 cup = 10 2/3 tablespoons
  • 3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons
  • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
  • 1 cup = 48 teaspoons
  • 1 pound = 16 ounces
  • 1 bushel = 4 pecks



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