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Article: Equivalent measurement chart removes guesswork

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Q: Do you have a chart on equivalent measurements? A: The following is a basic chart that you can use from the Web site: http://muexten sion.missouri.edu/explore/miscpubs/mp0563_05.htm#Equivalent.

It is a handy reference when cooking and especially when altering recipes.

1 gallon equals 4 quarts

1 quart equals 2 pints

1 pint equals 2 cups

8 quarts equals 1 peck

4 pecks equals 1 bushel

1 cup equals 16 tablespoons

7/8 cup equals 14 tablespoons

3/4 cup equals 12 tablespoons

2/3 cup equals 102/3 tablespoons

5/8 cup equals 10 tablespoons

1/2 cup equals 8 tables poons

3/8 cup equals 6 tablespoons

1/3 cup equals 51/3 ...

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