Measurement Abbreviations

Cooking Abbreviation(s)Unit of Measurement
C, ccup
ggram
kgkilogram
L, lliter
lbpound
mL, mlmilliliter
ozounce
ptpint
t, tspteaspoon
T, TB, Tbl, Tbsptablespoon

Measurement Conversions

Unit of MeasurementEquals
Pinch or dashless than 1/8 teaspoon
3 teaspoons1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons1 fluid ounce
1 jigger1 1/2 fluid ounces
4 tablespoons1/4 cup
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon1/3 cup
12 tablespoons3/4 cup
16 tablespoons1 cup
1 cup8 fluid ounces
2 cups1 pint or 16 fluid ounces
2 pints1 quart or 32 fluid ounces
4 quarts1 gallon