Weights and Measures

Common Kitchen Weights and Measures

I seem to be constantly converting weights and measures in my head because I do so much “bulk” preparation, so....here is a simple chart of the common conversions you might need in your kitchen lab.

1 gallon = 4 quarts

1 gallon = 16 cups

1 gallon = 128 ounces

1/2 gallon = 2 quarts

1/2 gallon = 8 cups

1/2 gallon = 64 ounces

1 quart = 32 ounces

1 quart = 4 cups

1 quart = 2 pints

1 pint = 16 ounces

1 pint = 2 cups

1 cup = 8 ounces

1 cup = 16 tablespoons

1 cup = 48 teaspoons

1/2 cup = 4 ounces

1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons

1/2 cup = 24 teaspoons

1/4 cup = 2 ounces

1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons

1/4 cup = 12 teaspoons

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce liquid