Measurement Conversions Quiz

Measurement Conversions

• 1 ounce (oz) is equivalent to 30 milliliters (mL), useful for liquid measurements.
• 1 tablespoon (T or tbs) equals 15 mL, commonly used in cooking.
• 1 teaspoon (t or tsp) is 5 mL, often utilized for smaller measurements.
• 1 cup, as a standard measuring cup, equals 240 mL or 8 oz, frequently found in recipes.
• 1 liter (L) is defined as 1000 milliliters (mL), a standard metric measurement for volume.

Approximate Equivalencies

• Measurements expressed as approximate equivalents (≈) should be noted as not precise, particularly in household settings.
• Household measurements lack the accuracy and specificity found in the metric system.

Metric System Conversions

• 1 kilogram (kg) translates to 1,000 grams (g), a foundational unit of mass in the metric system.
• 1 kilogram (kg) can also be converted to 2.2 pounds (lbs), helpful for understanding weight in different systems.
• 1 gram (g) equals 1,000 milligrams (mg), emphasizing detail in smaller mass measurements.
• 1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1,000 micrograms (mcg), allowing for precision in minute quantities.