Traditional Weights & Measures Conversion
- 1 teacup = a scant 3/4 cup
- 1 wineglass = 1/4 cup
- 1 jigger = 1.5 fluid ounces
- 1 gill = 1/2 cup
- 1 coffeecup = a scant cup
- 1 tumbler = 1 cup
- 1 pint = 2 cups
- 1 quart = 4 cups
- 1 peck = Dry: 2 gallons, Liquid: 8 quarts
- 1 saltspoon = 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 kitchen spoon = 1 teaspoon
- 1 dessert spoon = 2 teaspoons or 1 soupspoon
- 1 spoonfull = 1 tablespoon more or less
- 1 saucer = 1 heaping cup (about)
- 1 egg white = 2 ounces (average)
- 1 lemon = 1 1/4 ounces of juice
- 1 pinch or dash = what can be picked up between thumb and 1st 2 fingers; less than 1/8 teaspoon
- 1/2 pinch = what can be picked up between thumb and 1 finger