Measuring TechniquesWeek #5

Learning Targets

Define the different units and systems of measurement used in recipes.

List three different types of ingredients and the tools you need to measure them.

Weights and Measures

Customary System: A system of measurement used in the

United States.Metric System:

A system of measurement based on multiples of ten.

Units of Measure

Volume: The amount of space an ingredient takes

up.Weight:

The heaviness of an ingredient. Dimension Temperature

Units of Measurement

Type of Measurement

Customary Units of Measurement

Metric Units of Measurement

Volume Teaspoon (tsp.)Tablespoon (Tbsp.)Cup (C.)Pint (pt.)Quart (qt.)Gallon (gal.)Fluid Ounce (fl. oz.)

Milliliter (mL)Liter (L)

Weight Ounce (oz.)Pound (lb.)

Milligram (mg)Gram (g)Kilogram (kg)

Dimensions Inches (in.) Centimeter (cm)

Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit (F) Degrees Celsius (C)

Calculating Equivalents

Equivalent: A different way of measuring.

Volume EquivalentsCustomary Measurements Metric

Measurements

Measurement Fl. Oz. Milliliters

¼ tsp. 1 mL

½ tsp. 2 mL

1 tsp. 5 mL

1 Tbsp. ½ fl. Oz. 15 mL

1/8 c. (2 Tbsp.) 1 fl. Oz. 30 mL

¼ c. (4 Tbsp.) 2 fl. Oz. 50 mL

1/3 c. (5 Tbsp.) 3 fl. Oz. 75 mL

½ c. (8 Tbsp.) 4 fl. Oz. 125 mL

2/3 c. (11 Tbsp.) 5 fl. Oz. 150 mL

¾ c. (12 Tbsp.) 6 fl. Oz. 175 mL

1 c. (16 Tbsp.) 8 fl. Oz. 250 mL

1 pt. (2 cups) 16 fl. Oz. 500 mL

1 qt. (2 pints or 4 cups) 32 fl. Oz. 1 L

1 gal. (4 quarts or 8 pints or 16 cups)

128 fl. Oz. 4 L

Weight Equivalents

Customary Measurement Metric Measurement

Pounds Ounces Grams/ Kilograms

1 oz. 28 g

1 lb. 16 oz. 448 g

2.2 lbs. 35 oz. 1000 g or 1 kg

Volume Conversion ChartTo Convert From… Multiply By… To Get…

Fl. Oz. 30 mL

mL 0.03 Fl. Oz.

C. 0.2368 L

L 4.22675 C.

Pt. 0.47 L

L 2.1 Pt.

Qt. 0.95 L

L 1.06 Qt.

Gal. 3.8 L

L 0.26 Gal.

Weight Conversion Chart

To Convert From… Multiply By… To Get…

Oz. 28.35 g

g 0.03527 Oz.

Lb. 0.45 Kg

kg 2.2 Lb.

Converting Temperatures

CELSIUS TO FAHRENHEIT:

1. Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9.

2. Divide by 5 and add 32.

FAHRENHEIT TO CELSIUS:

1. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature.

2. Multiply by 5 and divide by 9.

“Equivalents and Conversions Worksheet”

Individual Homework Assignment

Tools for Measuring Liquids

Liquid measuring cups are used for larger amounts (¼ cup or more) of flowing ingredients.

Measuring spoons are used for smaller amounts (less than ¼ cup) of flowing ingredients.

Measuring Liquids

LARGER AMOUNTS:1. Set the cup on a level

surface.2. Pour the liquid into the

liquid measuring cup.3. Bend down to check the

measurement at eye level. Making sure the meniscus is lined up with the measurement you need.

4. Add more liquid or pour some out , if needed.

5. Pour the ingredient into the mixing container.

SMALLER AMOUNTS:

1. Pour the ingredient into the measuring spoon over the sink or original container.

2. Pour your ingredient into the mixing container.

“Why Liquid Measuring Cups are

Necessary”Demonstration

Tools for Measuring Dry Ingredients

Dry measuring cups are used for larger amounts (¼ cup or more) of dry ingredients.

Measuring spoons are used for smaller amounts (less than ¼ cup) of dry ingredients.

Measuring Dry Ingredients

LARGE AMOUNTS:

1. Scoop the ingredient into the proper sized dry measuring cup using a spoon.

2. Level off the top of your ingredient over the original container using the straight-edge of a butter knife (unless the ingredient calls for a “heaping amount”).

3. Pour the ingredient into the mixing container.

SMALL AMOUNTS:

1. Scoop the ingredient onto the measuring spoon over the original container.

2. Level off the top of the ingredient over the original container with the straight-edge of a butter knife.

3. Pour your ingredient into the mixing container.

“Why Dry Measuring Cups are Necessary”

Demonstration

Measuring Solid Fats

Stick Method: The stick method works for fat that comes in ¼-pound

sticks, such as butter. The wrapper is marked in tablespoons and in fractions of a

½ cup. You simply need to cut through the paper with a sharp knife.

Dry-Measure Method: The dry-measure method works well for measuring

shortening. Pack the fact into a spoon or dry measuring cup, pressing

firmly to eliminate pockets of air. Level off the top. Use a rubber scraper to remove as much of the fat as

possible from the spoon or cup.

Measuring Ingredients:

“Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Demonstration

Measuring by Weight Weight is a more exact measurement

than volume. You will need a kitchen scale to weight

ingredients. Remember to adjust the scale by taring.▪ Taring:▪ Subtracting the weight of the container form the total

weight in order to find the weight of the food.

▪ To tare:▪ Place the empty container on the scale.▪ Press the tare button to set the scale back to zero.▪ Then add the ingredient.▪ The scale will register that weight only.

“Why Weight is More Accurate”

Measurement Lab

Measuring Unusual Amounts

To measure amounts that are not marked on your measuring cups, use a combination of standard-size measure that add up to what you need.

You can also measure some amounts by subtracting a smaller quantity from a larger quantity.