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What does the abbreviation 'T.', 'tbs.', 'tb.' or 'tbsp.' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'T.', 'tbs.', 'tb.' or 'tbsp.' stand for?
- Cup
- Quart
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon (correct)
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
tsp.
What does 'c.' stand for?
What does 'c.' stand for?
cup
What does 'spk.' mean?
What does 'spk.' mean?
What does 'lb.' or '#' represent?
What does 'lb.' or '#' represent?
What does 'qt.' stand for?
What does 'qt.' stand for?
What does 'min.' represent in cooking terms?
What does 'min.' represent in cooking terms?
What does 'C degrees' refer to?
What does 'C degrees' refer to?
What does 'F degrees' stand for?
What does 'F degrees' stand for?
What does 'pk.' stand for?
What does 'pk.' stand for?
What does 'bu.' mean?
What does 'bu.' mean?
What is the abbreviation for ounce?
What is the abbreviation for ounce?
What does 'pt.' stand for?
What does 'pt.' stand for?
What does 'mod.' mean in cooking?
What does 'mod.' mean in cooking?
What does 'doz.' represent?
What does 'doz.' represent?
What does 'hr.' stand for?
What does 'hr.' stand for?
A dash, speck, or a few grains is defined as less than ____ teaspoon.
A dash, speck, or a few grains is defined as less than ____ teaspoon.
3 teaspoons is equivalent to ____ tablespoon.
3 teaspoons is equivalent to ____ tablespoon.
16 tablespoons equals ____ cup.
16 tablespoons equals ____ cup.
8 tablespoons is equal to ____ cup.
8 tablespoons is equal to ____ cup.
4 tablespoons equate to ____ cup.
4 tablespoons equate to ____ cup.
5 1/3 tablespoons is equivalent to ____ cup.
5 1/3 tablespoons is equivalent to ____ cup.
8 ounces corresponds to ____ cup (liquid).
8 ounces corresponds to ____ cup (liquid).
2 cups make up ____ pint.
2 cups make up ____ pint.
1 cup equals ____ pint.
1 cup equals ____ pint.
2 pints equal ____ quart.
2 pints equal ____ quart.
4 cups are equal to ____ quart.
4 cups are equal to ____ quart.
4 quarts equal ____ gallon.
4 quarts equal ____ gallon.
8 quarts correspond to ____ peck (dry).
8 quarts correspond to ____ peck (dry).
4 pecks are equal to ____ bushel.
4 pecks are equal to ____ bushel.
16 ounces is equivalent to ____ pound.
16 ounces is equivalent to ____ pound.
1 pound of butter is equal to ____ cups or ____ sticks.
1 pound of butter is equal to ____ cups or ____ sticks.
1/2 pound of butter is equal to ____ cup or ____ sticks.
1/2 pound of butter is equal to ____ cup or ____ sticks.
1/4 pound of butter is equivalent to ____ cup or ____ stick.
1/4 pound of butter is equivalent to ____ cup or ____ stick.
1 pound of granulated sugar is equivalent to ____ cups sugar.
1 pound of granulated sugar is equivalent to ____ cups sugar.
1 square chocolate equals ____ ounce chocolate.
1 square chocolate equals ____ ounce chocolate.
1 square chocolate can also be represented as ____ tablespoons cocoa + ____ tablespoon fat.
1 square chocolate can also be represented as ____ tablespoons cocoa + ____ tablespoon fat.
10 miniature marshmallows are equivalent to ____ standard size marshmallow.
10 miniature marshmallows are equivalent to ____ standard size marshmallow.
4 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows are equivalent to ____ pound marshmallow.
4 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows are equivalent to ____ pound marshmallow.
250 degrees to 300 degrees is considered ____.
250 degrees to 300 degrees is considered ____.
300 degrees to 325 degrees is considered ____.
300 degrees to 325 degrees is considered ____.
350 degrees to 375 degrees is considered ____.
350 degrees to 375 degrees is considered ____.
400 degrees to 425 degrees is considered ____.
400 degrees to 425 degrees is considered ____.
450 degrees to 475 degrees is considered ____.
450 degrees to 475 degrees is considered ____.
Study Notes
Abbreviations Used in Recipes
- T., tbs., tb., tbsp. - Represents tablespoon, a common volume measurement in cooking.
- tsp., t - Stands for teaspoon, a smaller volume measurement than a tablespoon.
- c. - Abbreviation for cup, a standard measurement in recipes.
- spk. - Indicates speck, often used for tiny amounts of ingredients.
- lb., # - Denotes pound, a unit of weight often used for solids.
- qt. - Abbreviation for quart, a larger volume measurement.
- min. - Shorthand for minute, a time measurement used in cooking instructions.
- C degrees - Represents Centigrade, reflecting temperature in metric.
- F degrees - Indicates Fahrenheit, a temperature scale commonly used in the US.
- pk. - Stands for peck, a unit of measure for dry volume.
- bu. - Represents bushel, a larger dry volume measurement.
- oz. - Short for ounce, a unit of measurement for weight and volume.
- pt. - Abbreviation for pint, used for liquid and dry volume.
- mod. - Refers to moderate, often describing cooking temperature.
- doz. - Indicates dozen, commonly used for counting items like eggs.
- hr. - Represents hour, indicating longer cooking time.
- f.g. - Abbreviation for few grains, used for minute quantities.
- dash, speck, a few grains - Refers to less than 1/8 teaspoon, indicating very small amounts.
Conversion Measurements
- 3 teaspoons equals 1 tablespoon.
- 16 tablespoons make up 1 cup.
- 8 tablespoons are equivalent to 1/2 cup.
- 4 tablespoons equals 1/4 cup.
- 5 1/3 tablespoons are equal to 1/3 cup.
- 8 ounces of liquid is equal to 1 cup.
- 2 cups equate to 1 pint.
- 1 cup corresponds to 1/2 pint.
- 2 pints will make 1 quart.
- 4 cups amount to 1 quart.
- 4 quarts equals 1 gallon.
- 8 quarts is equivalent to 1 peck (dry).
- 4 pecks make up 1 bushel.
- 16 ounces represent 1 pound.
Butter and Sugar Measurements
- 1 pound of butter is equivalent to 2 cups or 4 sticks.
- 1/2 pound of butter equals 1 cup or 2 sticks.
- 1/4 pound of butter corresponds to 1/2 cup or 1 stick.
- 1 pound granulated sugar is roughly 2 1/4 cups.
Chocolate and Marshmallow Equivalents
- 1 square of chocolate is equal to 1 ounce of chocolate.
- 1 square of chocolate can also be made with 3 tablespoons cocoa + 1 tablespoon fat.
- 10 miniature marshmallows are equal to 1 standard size marshmallow.
- 4 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows equate to 1/2 pound of marshmallows.
Cooking Temperature Guidelines
- 250 to 300 degrees is categorized as very slow cooking.
- 300 to 325 degrees indicates slow cooking.
- 350 to 375 degrees is defined as moderate cooking.
- 400 to 425 degrees signals hot cooking.
- 450 to 475 degrees denotes very hot cooking.
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Test your knowledge of common abbreviations used in recipes with this engaging quiz. You'll learn the meanings behind each abbreviation, making your cooking experience more efficient and enjoyable. Perfect for beginner cooks and seasoned chefs alike!
