Common Abbreviations for Measurements

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Common Abbreviations for Measurements Abbreviation(s) What It Stands For 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 This table lists common conversion measurements. Converting Measurements This Measurement . . . . . . Equals This Measurement 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

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Common Abbreviations for Measurements

Abbreviation(s) What It Stands For

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

This table lists common conversion measurements.

Converting Measurements

This Measurement . . . . . . Equals This Measurement

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

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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

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