Abbreviations
Equivalents
Cooking Equipment 1
Cooking Equipment 2
Cooking Equipment 3
100

Abbreviation for cup

c

100

1 lb = ? oz. 

16

100
Cup used to measure dry ingredients. 

Dry Measuring Cup

100

Cup used to measure liquid measurements 

Liquid measuring cup

100

Spoons used to measure ingredients

measuring spoons

200

Abbreviation for liter

L

200

1 tablespoon = ? teaspoons

3

200

Metal tool used to spread frosting

Metal spatula

200

Tool used to peel fruits/vegetables

Vegetable Peeler
200

Tool used to shred vegetables and cheese. 

Grater

300

Two abbreviations for pound

lb. or #

300

1 cup = ? tablespoons

16

300

Tool used to flatten dough or crush food

Rolling Pin

300

Tool used to mix and stir hot or cold foods

Wooden Spoon

300

Tool used to blend or mix ingredients 

Wire Whisk

400

Two abbreviations for teaspoon

t. or tsp.

400

1 quart = ? pints

2

400

Tool used to serve hot liquids

Ladle

400

Tool used to brush dough and other foods with butter or a sauce

Pastry Brush
400

Tool used to remove solid foods from a liquid. 

Slotted Spoon

500

Abbreviation for milliliter

mL
500

1 gallon = ? quarts

4

500

Tool used to blend shortening and flour

Pastry blender

500

Tool used to rinse fresh fruit or drain water off of pasta

Colander

500

Tool used to add air to dry ingredients 

Sifter

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