Conversions
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
3 teaspoons.
What is the equivalent of 1 pound in ounces?
16 ounces.
What does "c" stand for in cooking measurements?
Cup.
If you start with 10 pounds of vegetables and 2 pounds are waste, what is the EP?
10 pounds - 2 pounds = 8 pounds.
How do you scale a recipe that serves 4 to serve 8?
Multiply each ingredient by 2.
Convert 4 cups to ounces.
4 cups × 8 ounces/cup = 32 ounces.
How many cups are in 32 ounces?
32 ounces ÷ 8 ounces/cup = 4 cups.
What is the abbreviation for "tablespoon"?
Tbsp.
A recipe requires 5 pounds of meat, but you lose 1 pound during preparation. What is the yield?
5 pounds - 1 pound = 4 pounds EP.
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for 6 servings, how much flour is needed for 12 servings?
2 cups × (12/6) = 4 cups.
If you need 2.5 quarts of a liquid, how many cups do you need?
2.5 quarts × 4 cups/quart = 10 cups.
If a recipe calls for 300 grams of an ingredient, how many ounces is that?
300 grams × 0.0353 ounces/gram = 10.58 ounces.
What does "EP" mean in culinary terms?
Edible Portion.
If 1 pound of fish has a 25% waste factor, what is the EP?
1 pound × (1 - 0.25) = 0.75 pounds EP.
A recipe yields 10 servings; if you want to make 5, what is the scaling factor?
5/10 = 0.5.
How do you convert 1.5 gallons to quarts?
1.5 gallons × 4 quarts/gallon = 6 quarts.
How many pints are in 1 gallon?
1 gallon = 8 pints.
What does "AP" stand for?
As Purchased.
How would you calculate the yield from 12 pounds of fruit if 3 pounds are waste?
12 pounds - 3 pounds = 9 pounds EP.
If a recipe calls for 3 ounces of cheese and you want to triple the recipe, how much cheese do you need?
3 ounces × 3 = 9 ounces.
How many grams are in 2 pounds?
2 pounds × 16 ounces/pound × 28.35 grams/ounce = 907.2 grams.
Convert 500 milliliters to liters.
500 milliliters ÷ 1000 milliliters/liter = 0.5 liters.
What does "oz" represent in measurements?
Ounce.
If you have 20 pounds of potatoes and 4 pounds are waste, what percentage of the original weight is the EP?
EP = 20 pounds - 4 pounds = 16 pounds; Percentage = (16/20) × 100 = 80%
You have a recipe that yields 20 servings. If you want to make 15 servings, what is the new amount of an ingredient that was originally 5 cups?
5 cups × (15/20) = 3.75 cups.