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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Allspice, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Almonds, blanched |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Apples, peeled 1/2" cubed |
C/240ml |
3-1/3 |
.21 |
94.5g |
| Applesauce, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Apples, Pie canned |
C/240ml |
6 |
.38 |
170.1g |
| Apricots, drained |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Apricots, cooked |
C/240ml |
3-1/3 |
.21 |
94.5g |
| Apricots, halves |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Apricots, pie packed |
C/240ml |
9 |
.56 |
255.2g |
| Asparagus, fresh 16-20 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Asparagus, can 17-19 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Asparagus, cut canned |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Avocado, Med 2 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Bacon, raw 15-25 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Bacon, cooked 85-95 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Baking Powder |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.031 |
14.2g |
| Baking Powder |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Bananas, Med 3 |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Bananas, diced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Barley |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Beans, baked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Beans, Lima dried |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Beans, Lima cooked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Beans, Kidney |
C/240ml |
6 |
.38 |
170.1g |
| Beans, Kidney cooked |
C/240ml |
6-3/4 |
.42 |
191.4g |
| Beans, Navy dried |
C/240ml |
6-3/4 |
.42 |
191.4g |
| Beans, Navy cooked |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Beans, cut a can/drain |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
| Bean Sprouts |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Beets, cooked, diced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Beets, cooked, sliced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Blueberries, fresh |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
| Blueberries, canned |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Bread, loaf 18-1/2" |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Bread, sandwich 36/40 thin |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Bread Crumbs, dried |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Bread Crumbs, soft |
C/240ml |
2 |
.125 |
56.7g |
| Brussels sprouts AP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Butter |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Cabbage, shred EP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
Cabbage, shred, cooked (8 cups raw) |
1.5C/360ml |
6 |
.375 |
170.1g |
| Cake crumbs, soft |
C/240ml |
2-3/4 |
.17 |
78g |
| Cantaloupe, 4-1/2" diameter |
_ |
18 |
1.125 |
510.3g |
| Carrots, diced (raw or cooked) |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Cauliflower, small head |
_ |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
| Celery cabbage |
C/240ml |
2-2/3 |
.17 |
75.6g |
| Celery, diced EP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Celery seed |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Cheese, cottage/cream |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Cheese, grated |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Cheese, Parmesan (dried) |
C/240ml |
3 |
.188 |
85g |
| Cherries, glace |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Chicken, cooked cubed |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Chili powder |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Chili sauce |
C/240ml |
11-1/4 |
.7 |
318.9g |
| Chocolate 16 squares |
_ |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Chocolate, grated |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
| Chocolate, melted |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Chocolate, crumbled |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Cinnamon, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Cinnamon, ground |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Cinnamon stick |
8 ea./5" |
1-1/2 |
.094 |
42.5g |
| Citron, dried chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Cloves, ground |
T/15ml |
.25 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Cloves, whole |
C/240ml |
3 |
.188 |
85g |
| Cocoa |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Coconut, shredded |
C/240ml |
2-1/2 |
.156 |
70.8g |
| Corn, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Corn flakes |
C/240ml |
1 |
.063 |
28.3g |
| Cornmeal AP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Cornmeal, cooked 1# AP |
3Qt/1.9L |
_ |
_ |
_ |
| Corn Syrup |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
| Cornstarch |
T/16ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Cornstarch |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
| Cracker crumbs, med |
C/240ml |
3 |
.188 |
85g |
| Cranberries, raw/cooked |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Cranberries, sauce |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Cream of Tartar |
T/15ml |
1/3 |
.021 |
9.4g |
| Cream of Wheat |
C/240ml |
6 |
.375 |
170.1g |
| Cream, whipping |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Cream, whipped |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Cucumbers, diced EP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Currants, dried |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Curry powder |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Dates, pitted |
C/240ml |
6-1/5 |
.39 |
175.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Eggs, dried whites |
C/240ml |
3-1/4 |
.2 |
92.1g |
| Eggs, dried yolks |
C/240ml |
2-3/4 |
.17 |
78g |
| Eggs, fresh whites (9) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Eggs, fresh yolks (10) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Eggs, frozen; same as fresh |
_ |
_ |
_ |
_ |
| Eggs, whole AP |
8 ea. |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Eggs, whole AP |
18 ea. |
_ |
_ |
1kg |
| Eggs, shelled (5 each) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Farina, AP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Figs, dried chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Flour, all purpose |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Flour, bread unsifted |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.285 |
127.6g |
| Flour, bread sifted |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Flour, cake/pastry sifted |
C/240ml |
3-1/3 |
.21 |
94.5g |
| Flour, rye |
C/240ml |
2-3/4 |
.172 |
78g |
| Flour, soy |
C/240ml |
3-1/4 |
.2 |
92.1g |
| Flour, wheat |
C/240ml |
4-1/4 |
.267 |
120.5g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Gelatin, granulated |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Gelatin, granulated |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Ginger, ground |
T/15ml |
1/5 |
.0125 |
5.7g |
| Ginger, ground |
C/240ml |
3-1/4 |
.2 |
92.1g |
| Grapes, cut seeded EP |
C/240ml |
5-3/4 |
.36 |
163g |
| Grapes, whole |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Ham, cooked diced |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
Hominy grits, raw (yield 6-1/2 times the amount) |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Hominy grits, cooked |
Qt/.95L |
32 |
2 |
907.2g |
| Honey |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
| Horseradish |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.031 |
14.2g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Jam |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
| Jelly |
C/240ml |
10-2/3 |
.66 |
302.4g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Lard |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
Lemons, 140 size -Juice 4-5 each -Grated peel 1 each |
C/240ml T/15ml |
_ |
_ |
_ |
| Lettuce, shredded |
C/240ml |
2-1/4 |
.143 |
63.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
Macaroni, cooked (yield 4 times the amount) |
_ |
_ |
_ |
_ |
| Margarine |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Marshmallows, large |
80 ea. |
_ |
1 |
_ |
| Marshmallows, large |
176 ea. |
_ |
_ |
1kg |
| Mayonnaise |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Meat, cooked chopped |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Milk, liquid |
C/240ml |
8-1/2 |
.53 |
241g |
| Milk, condensed sweet |
C/240ml |
10-2/3 |
.66 |
302.4g |
| Milk, evaporated |
C/240ml |
9 |
.56 |
255.2g |
| Milk, non-fat dry |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Milk, non-fat dry |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Mincemeat |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Molasses |
C/240ml |
12 |
.75 |
340.2g |
| Mustard, dry ground |
C/240ml |
3-1/2 |
.22 |
99.2g |
| Mustard, prepared |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.032 |
14.2g |
| Mustard seed |
T/15ml |
2/5 |
.025 |
11.3g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Noodles, cooked |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Nut meats |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.28 |
127.6g |
| Nutmeg, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Oats, Rolled |
C/240ml |
3 |
.19 |
85g |
| Oil, vegetable |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Onions, chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Oysters, shucked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Paprika |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Parsley, coarse chopped |
C/240ml |
1 |
.063 |
28.3g |
| Peanuts, EP |
C/240ml |
5 |
.313 |
141.7g |
| Peanut butter |
C/240ml |
9 |
.56 |
255.2g |
| Peaches, chopped |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Peas, AP |
C/240ml |
16 |
1 |
453.6g |
| Peas, canned drained |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Peas, dried split |
C/240ml |
6-3/4 |
.42 |
191.4g |
| Pears, can, drain/diced |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Pecans, EP |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.266 |
127.6g |
| Pepper, ground |
T/15ml |
1/4 |
.016 |
7.1g |
| Pepper, ground |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.6g |
| Peppers, green, chopped |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Pickles, chopped |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Pimiento, chopped |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Pineapple, crushed |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Poppy seed |
C/240ml |
5 |
.313 |
141.7g |
Potatoes, cooked (diced or mashed) |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Potato chips |
C/240ml |
1 |
.063 |
28.3g |
| Prunes, dried |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Prunes, cooked, pitted |
C/240ml |
5 |
.313 |
141.7g |
| Pumpkin, cooked |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Raisins AP |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Raisins, after cooking |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
| Raspberries AP |
C/240ml |
4-3/4 |
.3 |
134.7g |
| Rhubarb, cooked |
C/240ml |
6-1/2 |
.41 |
184.3g |
| Rhubarb, 1":2.54cm cut raw |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Rice, AP |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Rice, cooked |
C/240ml |
8-1/2 |
.53 |
241g |
| Rice, puffed |
C/240ml |
3/5 |
.038 |
17g |
| Rutabaga, cubed raw EP |
C/240ml |
4-3/4 |
.3 |
135g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Sage, ground |
C/240ml |
2 |
.125 |
56.7g |
| Salad dressing |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Salmon, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Salt |
T/15ml |
2/3 |
.042 |
18.9g |
| Sauerkraut |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Sesame seed |
T/15ml |
1/3 |
.021 |
9.5g |
| Sesame seed |
C/240ml |
5-3/8 |
.336 |
152.4g |
| Shallots, diced |
T/15ml |
2/5 |
.025 |
11.3g |
| Shortening |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
| Soda, baking |
T/15ml |
2/5 |
.025 |
11.3g |
| Soybeans |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
| Spinach, raw |
Qt/.95L |
3-1/4 |
.203 |
92.1g |
| Spinach, cooked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Squash, Hubbard, cooked |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Strawberries AP |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
| Suet, ground |
C/240ml |
4-1/2 |
.266 |
127.6g |
| Sugar, brown light pack |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Sugar, brown solid pack |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Sugar, granulated |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Sugar, powdered sifted |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
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Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Tapioca, pearl |
C/240ml |
5-3/4 |
.36 |
163g |
| Tapioca, quick cook |
C/240ml |
5-1/3 |
.33 |
151.2g |
| Tea |
C/240ml |
2-2/3 |
.166 |
75.6g |
| Tea, instant |
C/240ml |
2 |
.125 |
56.7g |
| Tomatoes, canned |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
| Tomatoes, fresh diced |
C/240ml |
7 |
.44 |
198.5g |
| Tomatoes, fresh med |
3-4 ea. |
_ |
1 |
453.6g |
| Tuna |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Vanilla |
T/15ml |
1/2 |
.031 |
14.2g |
| Vinegar |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Walnuts, EP |
C/240ml |
4 |
.25 |
113.4g |
| Water |
C/240ml |
8 |
.5 |
226.8g |
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| Item |
Volume |
Weight (US-oz.) |
Weight (US-lbs.) |
Weight (Metric) |
| Yeast*, compressed |
ea. |
3/5 |
.0375 |
17g |
| Yeast, envelope |
ea. |
1/4 |
.0156 |
7.1g |
*: One package dry yeast = 1 scant T dry yeast = 1 cake compressed fresh yeast
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The New Professional Chef, 6th edition * 1996,
by The Culinary Institute of America,
published by John Wiley & Sons
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