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Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Allspice, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Almonds, blanched |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Apples, peeled 1/2" cubed |
C/240ml |
3-1/3 |
.21 |
94.5g |
Applesauce, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Apples, Pie canned |
C/240ml |
6 |
.38 |
170.1g |
Apricots, drained |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Apricots, cooked |
C/240ml |
3-1/3 |
.21 |
94.5g |
Apricots, halves |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Apricots, pie packed |
C/240ml |
9 |
.56 |
255.2g |
Asparagus, fresh 16-20 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Asparagus, can 17-19 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Asparagus, cut canned |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Avocado, Med 2 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Bacon, raw 15-25 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Bacon, cooked 85-95 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Baking Powder |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.031 |
14.2g |
Baking Powder |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Bananas, Med 3 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Bananas, diced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Barley |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Beans, baked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Beans, Lima dried |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Beans, Lima cooked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Beans, Kidney |
C/240ml |
6 |
.38 |
170.1g |
Beans, Kidney cooked |
C/240ml |
6-3/4 |
.42 |
191.4g |
Beans, Navy dried |
C/240ml |
6-3/4 |
.42 |
191.4g |
Beans, Navy cooked |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Beans, cut a can/drain |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
Bean Sprouts |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Beets, cooked, diced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Beets, cooked, sliced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Blueberries, fresh |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
Blueberries, canned |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Bread, loaf 18-1/2" |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Bread, sandwich 36/40 thin |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Bread Crumbs, dried |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Bread Crumbs, soft |
C/240ml |
2 |
.125 |
56.7g |
Brussels sprouts AP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Butter |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Cabbage, shred EP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cabbage, shred, cooked (8 cups raw) |
1.5C/360ml |
6 |
.375 |
170.1g |
Cake crumbs, soft |
C/240ml |
2-3/4 |
.17 |
78g |
Cantaloupe, 4-1/2" diameter |
_ |
18 |
1.125 |
510.3g |
Carrots, diced (raw or cooked) |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Cauliflower, small head |
_ |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
Celery cabbage |
C/240ml |
2-2/3 |
.17 |
75.6g |
Celery, diced EP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Celery seed |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Cheese, cottage/cream |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Cheese, grated |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cheese, Parmesan (dried) |
C/240ml |
3 |
.188 |
85g |
Cherries, glace |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Chicken, cooked cubed |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Chili powder |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Chili sauce |
C/240ml |
11-1/4 |
.7 |
318.9g |
Chocolate 16 squares |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Chocolate, grated |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
Chocolate, melted |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Chocolate, crumbled |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cinnamon, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Cinnamon, ground |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cinnamon stick |
8 ea./5" |
1-1/2 |
.094 |
42.5g |
Citron, dried chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Cloves, ground |
T/15ml |
.25 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Cloves, whole |
C/240ml |
3 |
.188 |
85g |
Cocoa |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Coconut, shredded |
C/240ml |
2-1/2 |
.156 |
70.8g |
Corn, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Corn flakes |
C/240ml |
1 |
.063 |
28.3g |
Cornmeal AP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Cornmeal, cooked 1# AP |
3Qt/1.9L |
_ |
_ |
_ |
Corn Syrup |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
Cornstarch |
T/16ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Cornstarch |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
Cracker crumbs, med |
C/240ml |
3 |
.188 |
85g |
Cranberries, raw/cooked |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cranberries, sauce |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Cream of Tartar |
T/15ml |
1/3 |
.021 |
9.4g |
Cream of Wheat |
C/240ml |
6 |
.375 |
170.1g |
Cream, whipping |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Cream, whipped |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cucumbers, diced EP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Currants, dried |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Curry powder |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Dates, pitted |
C/240ml |
6-1/5 |
.39 |
175.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Eggs, dried whites |
C/240ml |
3-1/4 |
.2 |
92.1g |
Eggs, dried yolks |
C/240ml |
2-3/4 |
.17 |
78g |
Eggs, fresh whites (9) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Eggs, fresh yolks (10) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Eggs, frozen; same as fresh |
_ |
_ |
_ |
_ |
Eggs, whole AP |
8 ea. |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Eggs, whole AP |
18 ea. |
_ |
_ |
1kg |
Eggs, shelled (5 each) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Farina, AP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Figs, dried chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Flour, all purpose |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Flour, bread unsifted |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.285 |
127.6g |
Flour, bread sifted |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Flour, cake/pastry sifted |
C/240ml |
3-1/3 |
.21 |
94.5g |
Flour, rye |
C/240ml |
2-3/4 |
.172 |
78g |
Flour, soy |
C/240ml |
3-1/4 |
.2 |
92.1g |
Flour, wheat |
C/240ml |
4-1/4 |
.267 |
120.5g |
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Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Gelatin, granulated |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Gelatin, granulated |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Ginger, ground |
T/15ml |
1/5 |
.0125 |
5.7g |
Ginger, ground |
C/240ml |
3-1/4 |
.2 |
92.1g |
Grapes, cut seeded EP |
C/240ml |
5-3/4 |
.36 |
163g |
Grapes, whole |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Ham, cooked diced |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Hominy grits, raw (yield 6-1/2 times the amount) |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Hominy grits, cooked |
Qt/.95L |
32 |
2 |
907.2g |
Honey |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
Horseradish |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.031 |
14.2g |
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Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Jam |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
Jelly |
C/240ml |
10-2/3 |
.66 |
302.4g |
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Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Lard |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Lemons, 140 size -Juice 4-5 each -Grated peel 1 each |
C/240ml T/15ml |
_ |
_ |
_ |
Lettuce, shredded |
C/240ml |
2-1/4 |
.143 |
63.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Macaroni, cooked (yield 4 times the amount) |
_ |
_ |
_ |
_ |
Margarine |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Marshmallows, large |
80 ea. |
_ |
1 |
_ |
Marshmallows, large |
176 ea. |
_ |
_ |
1kg |
Mayonnaise |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Meat, cooked chopped |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Milk, liquid |
C/240ml |
8-1/2 |
.53 |
241g |
Milk, condensed sweet |
C/240ml |
10-2/3 |
.66 |
302.4g |
Milk, evaporated |
C/240ml |
9 |
.56 |
255.2g |
Milk, non-fat dry |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Milk, non-fat dry |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Mincemeat |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Molasses |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
Mustard, dry ground |
C/240ml |
3-1/2 |
.22 |
99.2g |
Mustard, prepared |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.032 |
14.2g |
Mustard seed |
T/15ml |
2/5 |
.025 |
11.3g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Noodles, cooked |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Nut meats |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
Nutmeg, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Oats, Rolled |
C/240ml |
3 |
.19 |
85g |
Oil, vegetable |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Onions, chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Oysters, shucked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Paprika |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Parsley, coarse chopped |
C/240ml |
1 |
.063 |
28.3g |
Peanuts, EP |
C/240ml |
5 |
.313 |
141.7g |
Peanut butter |
C/240ml |
9 |
.56 |
255.2g |
Peaches, chopped |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Peas, AP |
C/240ml |
16 |
1 |
453.6g |
Peas, canned drained |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Peas, dried split |
C/240ml |
6-3/4 |
.42 |
191.4g |
Pears, can, drain/diced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Pecans, EP |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.266 |
127.6g |
Pepper, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
Pepper, ground |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.6g |
Peppers, green, chopped |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Pickles, chopped |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Pimiento, chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Pineapple, crushed |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Poppy seed |
C/240ml |
5 |
.313 |
141.7g |
Potatoes, cooked (diced or mashed) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Potato chips |
C/240ml |
1 |
.063 |
28.3g |
Prunes, dried |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Prunes, cooked, pitted |
C/240ml |
5 |
.313 |
141.7g |
Pumpkin, cooked |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Raisins AP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Raisins, after cooking |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
Raspberries AP |
C/240ml |
4-3/4 |
.3 |
134.7g |
Rhubarb, cooked |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
Rhubarb, 1":2.54cm cut raw |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Rice, AP |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Rice, cooked |
C/240ml |
8-1/2 |
.53 |
241g |
Rice, puffed |
C/240ml |
3/5 |
.038 |
17g |
Rutabaga, cubed raw EP |
C/240ml |
4-3/4 |
.3 |
135g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Sage, ground |
C/240ml |
2 |
.125 |
56.7g |
Salad dressing |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Salmon, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Salt |
T/15ml |
2/3 |
.042 |
18.9g |
Sauerkraut |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Sesame seed |
T/15ml |
1/3 |
.021 |
9.5g |
Sesame seed |
C/240ml |
5-3/8 |
.336 |
152.4g |
Shallots, diced |
T/15ml |
2/5 |
.025 |
11.3g |
Shortening |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
Soda, baking |
T/15ml |
2/5 |
.025 |
11.3g |
Soybeans |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
Spinach, raw |
Qt/.95L |
3-1/4 |
.203 |
92.1g |
Spinach, cooked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Squash, Hubbard, cooked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Strawberries AP |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
Suet, ground |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.266 |
127.6g |
Sugar, brown light pack |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Sugar, brown solid pack |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Sugar, granulated |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Sugar, powdered sifted |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Tapioca, pearl |
C/240ml |
5-3/4 |
.36 |
163g |
Tapioca, quick cook |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Tea |
C/240ml |
2-2/3 |
.166 |
75.6g |
Tea, instant |
C/240ml |
2 |
.125 |
56.7g |
Tomatoes, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Tomatoes, fresh diced |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
Tomatoes, fresh med |
3-4 ea. |
_ |
1 |
453.6g |
Tuna |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Vanilla |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.031 |
14.2g |
Vinegar |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Walnuts, EP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Water |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Yeast*, compressed |
ea. |
3/5 |
.0375 |
17g |
Yeast, envelope |
ea. |
1/4 |
.0156 |
7.1g |
*: One package dry yeast = 1 scant T dry yeast = 1 cake compressed fresh yeast
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The New Professional Chef, 6th edition * 1996,
by The Culinary Institute of America,
published by John Wiley & Sons
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