Measurements & Substitutes

US Fluid Measures | Specialty Measures | Substitutes

US Fluid Measures

TspsTbspsFluid ounces1/4 cups1/2 cupsCupsFluid pintsFluid quarts
1 tsp1/31/61/121/241/481/961/192
1 tbsp31/21/41/81/161/321/64
1 fl oz621/21/41/81/161/32
1/4 cup12421/21/41/81/16
1/2 cup248421/21/41/8
1 cup48168421/21/4
1 fluid pint9632168421/2
1 fl quart192643216842
1 teaspoon=1/3 tablespoon
1 tablespoon=3 teaspoons
2 tablespoons=1 fluid ounce
4 tablespoons=1/4 cup | 2 ounces
5 1/3 tablespoons=1/3 cup | 2 2/3 ounces
8 tablespoons=1/2 cup | 4 ounces
16 tablespoons=1 cup | 8 ounces
1/4 cup=4 tablespoons
3/8 cup=1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons
5/8 cup=1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons
7/8 cup=3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons
1 cup=1/2 pint | 8 fluid ounces
2 cups=1 pint | 16 fluid ounces
1 pint=2 cups | 16 fluid ounces
1 quart=2 pints | 4 cups | 32 fluid ounces

Specialty Measures

1 stick butter=8 tablespoons | 4 ounces

Substitutes

1 teaspoon baking powder=1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 vanilla bean=1 teaspoon vanilla extract