Measurement Abbreviations

Cooking Abbreviation(s) Unit of Measurement
C, c
cup
g
gram
kg
kilogram
L, l
liter
lb
pound
mL, ml
milliliter
oz
ounce
pt
pint
t, tsp
teaspoon
T, TB, Tbl, Tbsp
tablespoon

Measurement Conversions

Unit of Measurement Equals
Pinch or dash
less than 1/8 teaspoon
3 teaspoons
1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons
1 fluid ounce
1 jigger
1 1/2 fluid ounces
4 tablespoons
1/4 cup
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
1/3 cup
12 tablespoons
3/4 cup
16 tablespoons
1 cup
1 cup
8 fluid ounces
2 cups
1 pint or 16 fluid ounces
2 pints
1 quart or 32 fluid ounces
4 quarts
1 gallon