Units of Energy
- 1 kcal = 1,000 calories
- 1 kcal = 4.2 kilojoules (kj)
*For more on the difference and usage of kcals and calories, read: What is a kcal?
Kitchen Measurements
- A pinch = 1/8 teaspoon (tsp)
- 3 tsp = 1 tablespoon (tbsp)
- 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp = 1/8 cup
- 4 tbsp = 1/4 cup
- 8 tbsp = 1/2 cup
- 4 fl oz = 1/2 cup
- 16 tbsp = 1 cup
- 8 fl oz = 1 cup
- 2 cups = 1 pint
- 16 fl oz = 1 pint
- 4 cups = 1 quart
- 32 fl oz = 1 quart
- 4 quarts = 1 gallon
Weight Measurements
- 1 ounce (oz) = 28 grams (g)
- 454 g = 1 pound
- 0.454 kg = 1 pound
- 1 kg = 1,000 g
- 1 kg = 2.2 pounds
- 16 oz net weight = 1 pound