Measurement Conversions

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