Weights and Measurements

Standard Measures:

1 cup         =         250 millilitres

1 litre         =         4 cup

1 tablespoon         =         15 millilitres

1 dessertspoon         =         10 millilitres

Volume:

1 kg         =         2 ¼ pounds

1 litre         =         1 ¾ pints

Approximate Metric Conversion:

25 g         =         1 ounce

125 g         =         4 ounces

225 g         =         8 ounces

500 g         =         1 pound

Measurements: 

1 cm         =         ½ inch

20 cm         =         8 inches

30 cm         =         12 inches