Lesson 3: Measurement Conversions (PDF)

LESSON #3 Carry out measurements and calculations in a required task; Abbreviations, Equivalents and Conversions Definition of terms: ▪Abbreviation ▪ a shortened form of a word or phrase ▪Equivalents ▪a thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount and function....

LESSON #3 Carry out measurements and calculations in a required task; Abbreviations, Equivalents and Conversions Definition of terms: ▪Abbreviation ▪ a shortened form of a word or phrase ▪Equivalents ▪a thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount and function. ▪Conversion ▪changing a measurement from one system or unit to another Common Abbreviations for Measurements in cooking: Cooking Cooking Unit of Measure Unit of Measure Abbreviations Abbreviations 1.Cup C, c 7. Ounce oz 2. Grams g 8. Pint pt 3. Kilograms kg 9. Teaspoon t, tsp 4. Liter L, l 10. Tablespoon T, tbsp 5. Pound lb 11. Gallon gal 6. Milliliters ml 12. Quart qt Measuring equivalents for teaspoons, tablesp0ons, cups, pints, fluid ounces. 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp 1c = 48 t 1/8 c =2T 1c = 16 T ¼c =4T 1c = 8 oz 1/3 c = 5 T + 1t 1 qt = 2 pt ½c =8T 1 gal = 4 qt 2/3 c = 10 T + 2t 16 oz = 1 lb ¾c = 12 T U.S. system of measurement of Metric Capacity Weight 1 tsp = 5 ml 1 oz = 28 grams 1 Tbsp = 15 ml 1 pound = 454 grams 1 fluid oz = 30 ml 35 oz = 1 kl 1c = 237 ml 4c =.95 l Temperature Conversion There are two main temperature scales: ▪°F, the Fahrenheit Scale (used in the US) ▪°C, the Celsius Scale (part of the Metric System, used in most other countries) ▪They both measure the same thing (temperature!), but use different numbers Useful Temperature Facts: Celsius and Fahrenheit are the same at -40°. Water boils at 100°C or 212°F. Water freezes at 0°C and 32°F. Activity  Idea Icon Stock Illustrations – 1,496,456 Idea Icon Stock Illustrations, Vectors Clipart - Dreamstime Activity 1 Directions: Give the abbreviation of the following: Unit of Measure Abbreviation Abbreviation Unit of Measure Grams T Kilograms pt Galloon lb Cup t ounce L  Idea Icon Stock Illustrations – 1,496,456 Idea Icon Stock Illustrations, Vectors Clipart - Dreamstime Activity 2 ▪ Directions: Convert the following measurement 1. 5 T = ______________ t 6. 48 oz = ______________ lb 2. 1 c = ______________ t 7. 24 t = ______________ T 3. 2 c = ______________ T 8. 80 T = ______________ c 4. ½ c = ______________T 9. 32 floz = ______________ c 5. 3 T = ______________ t 10. 1.8 c = ______________ T  Idea Icon Stock Illustrations – 1,496,456 Idea Icon Stock Illustrations, Vectors Clipart - Dreamstime Activity 3 ▪ Directions: Convert the following US of measurements to Metric. 1. 15 t = ______________ ml 2. 4 T = ______________ ml 3. ½ t = ______________ ml 4. 5 oz = ______________ g 5. 3 lb = ______________ g