Guest guest Posted October 29, 2001 Report Share Posted October 29, 2001 Facts and Figures This information has been collected from a variety of sources, including but not limited to the internet, magazines, recipe books and newspaper articles. Each has merely been imported and assembled, rather than combined. Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û These conversions are approximately only, but the difference between an exact and the appromixate conversion of various liquid and dry measures is minimal and will not affect your cooking results. Measuring Equipment. The different between one country's measuring cups and another's is at most within a 2 or 3 teaspoon variance. (For the record 1 Australian metric measuring cup holds approximately 250ml). The most accurate way of measuring dry ingredients is to weigh them. For liquids, use a clear glass or plastic jug having metric markings. Note: NZ, Canada, USA and UK all use 15ml tablespoons. Australian tablespoons measure 20ml. All cup and spoon measurements are level. How to measure When using graduated measuring cups, shake dry ingredients loosely into the appropriate cup. Do not tap the cup on a bench or tightly pack the ingredients unless directed to do so. Level the top of the measuring cups and measuring spoons with a knife. When measuring liquids, place a clear glass or plastic jug having metric markings on a flat surface to check accuracy at eye level. Dry Measures Metric: Imperial: 15g ½ oz 30g 1 oz 60g 2 oz 90g 3 oz 125g 4 oz ( ¼ lb) 155g 5 oz 185g 6 oz 220g 7 oz 250g 8 oz ( ½ lb) 280g 9 oz 315g 10 oz 345g 11 oz 375g 12 oz ( ¾ lb) 410g 13 oz 440g 14 oz 470g 15 oz 500g 16 oz (1 lb) 750g 24 oz (1 ½ lb) 1kg 32 oz (2 lb) Liquid Measures Metric: Imperial: 30ml 1 fluid oz 60ml 2 fluid oz 100ml 3 fluid oz 125ml 4 fluid oz 150ml 5 fluid oz ( ¼ pint & 1 gill) 190ml 6 fluid oz 250ml (1 cup) 8 fluid oz 300ml 10 fluid oz ( ½ pint) 500ml 16 fluid oz 600ml 20 fluid oz (1 pint) 1000ml (1 Litre) 1 ¾ pints Helpful Measures Metric: Imperial: 3mm 1/8 inch 6mm ¼ inch 1cm ½ inch 2cm ¾ inch 2.5cm 1 inch 6cm 2 ½ inch 8cm 3 inch 20cm 8 inch 23cm 9 inch 25cm 10 inch 30cm 12 in (1 foot) Oven Temperatures These Temperatures are only a guide. Always check the manufacturers manual. C° (Celsius) F° (Fahrenheit) Gas Mark Very Slow 120 250 1 Slow 150 300 2 Moderately Slow 160 325 3 Moderate 180 - 190 350 - 375 4 Moderately Hot 200 - 210 400 - 425 5 Hot 220 - 230 450 - 475 6 Very Hot 240 - 250 500 - 525 7 Source: The Australian Womens Weekly Make it Tonight Microwave Miniature Cookbook Australian Issue Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Useful Information All cup and spoon measurements are level. We have used 60g eggs in all recipes. Sizes of cans vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and between countries --use the can size closest to the one suggested in the recipe. NOTE: To help prevent the dangers of choking, always stay with young children and supervise them while eating; making sure they sit quietly and never force them to eat. Do not give young toddlers food that can break off in hard pieces, such as raw carrot, celery or apple, these should be grated or cooked - avoid nuts, popcorn, cornchips and hard lollies. Conversion Guide: 1 cup = 250 ml (8 fl oz) 1 Australian Tablespoon = 20 ml (4 teaspoons) 1 UK Tablespoon = 15 ml (3 teaspoons) Note: We have used 20ml tablespoon measures. If you are using a 15ml tablespoon for most recipes, the difference will not be noticeable. However for recipes using baking powder, gelatine, bicarbonate of soda, small amounts of flour and cornflour, add an extra teaspoon for each tablespoon specified. Dry Measures 30g = 1 oz 250 g = 8 oz 500g = 1 lb. Liquid Measures 30ml = 1 fl oz 125ml = 4 fl oz 250 ml - 8 fl oz Linear Measures 6mm = ¼ inch 1 cm - ½ inch 2.5cm = 1 inch Cup Conversions 1 cup grated cheddar cheese = 125g (4 oz) 1 cup flour (any type) = 125g (4 oz) 1 cup Lentils (red) = 250g (8 oz) 1 cup short pasta = 155g (5 oz) 1 cup rice = 220g (6 ½ oz) 1 cup long grain raw rice = 200g (6 ½ oz) 1 cup caster sugar = 250g (8 oz) Oven Temperatures Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the type of oven you are using. We suggest that you check the manufacturer's instructions to ensure proper temperature control. C° (Celsius) F° (Fahrenheit) Gas Mark Very Slow 120 250 1/2 Slow 150 300 2 Warm 170 325 3 Moderate 180 350 4 Moderately Hot 190 - 210 400 - 425 5 / 6 Hot 220 425 7 Very Hot 230 450 8 NOTE: For fan forced ovens chick your appliance manual, but as a general rule, set oven temperatures 20C lower then the temperature indicate in the recipes. International Glossary Capsicum Red or green pepper Lollies Sweets Snow Pea Mange Tout Vegemite use Marmite Zucchini Courgette Source: Family Circle Baby and Toddler Food Miniature Recipe Book Australian Issue Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Ready Reckoner Measures and Temperatures Spoons & Cups ¼ tsp 1ml ½ tsp 2ml 1tsp 5ml 1 tbs 15ml ¼ cup 4 tbs 1/3 cup 5 1/3 tbs ½ cup 8 tbs ¾ cup 12 tbs 1 cup 16 tbs Dry Measures Metric Imperial 15g ½ oz 30g 1 oz 60g 2 oz 90g 3 oz 125g 4 oz ( ¼ lb) 155g 5 oz 185g 6 oz 220g 8 oz ( ½ lb) 280g 9 oz 315g 10 oz 345g 11 oz 375g 12 oz ( ¾ lb) 410g 13 oz 440g 14 oz 470g 15 oz 500g 16 oz ( 1 lb) 750g 24 oz ( 1 ½ lb) 1kg 32 oz ( 2 lb) In the Oven Oven Temps Celsius Farenheit Very slow 120 250 Slow 150 300 Mod Slow 160 325 Moderate 180 350 Mod hot 190 375 Hot 200 450 Liquid Measures Metric Imperial 30ml 1 fluid oz 60ml 2 fluid oz 100ml 3 fluid oz 125ml 4 fluid oz 150ml 5 fluid oz ( ¼ pint) 190ml 6 fluid oz 250ml 8 fluid oz 300ml 10 fluid oz ( ½ pint) 500ml 16 fluid oz 600ml 20 fluid oz ( 1 pint) 1000ml 1 ¾ pints ( 1 litre) Some Handy Conversions 3mm 1/8 inch 6mm ¼ inch 1cm ½ inch 2cm ¾ inch 2.5cm 1 inch 5cm 2 inch 6cm 2 ½ inch 8cm 3 inch 10cm 4 inch 13cm 5 inch 18cm 7 inch 20cm 8 inch 23cm 9 inch 25cm 10 inch 28cm 11 inch 30cm 12 inch (1 foot) Remember: One Australian measuring cup will hold approximately 250ml. The most accurate way to measure dry ingredients is to weigh them. The best way to measure liquids is to use a see through container with levels marked. Source Dollars and Sense Magazine Summer 2000 From Independent Grocers of Australia Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û Û **++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++**++** Want to contact Karen? Email ilyce or firecatilyce Into cooking? Ask Karen about 101Weekly Recipes Want to find Karen on Amazon? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/wishlist/38SWC2EM6XFR5/ref=wl_em_to?add-fa v=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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