Just a short list of helpful measurements and conversions. It’s a handy reference!

1 Tblsp = 3 tesp

1 tesp = 1/3 tblsp

2 tblsp = 1/8 cup = 1 oz

4 tblsp = 1/4 cup

5 1/3 tblsp = 1/3 cup

8 tblsp = 1/2 cup

16 tblsp = 1 cup

3/8 cup = 6 tblsp

5/8 cup = 10 tblsp

1 cup = 1/2 pint

2 cups = 1 pint

2 pints = 1 quart

4 quarts = 1 gallon

8 quarts = 1 peck

4 pecks = 1 bushel

1 pound = 16 oz

1 fluid oz = 2 tblsp

16 fluid oz = 1 pint

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