kitchen math
Abbreviation
Measuring
converting measurements
100

Each batch of cookies needs 2 eggs. How many eggs do you need for 4 batches?

8 eggs

100

What does tsp. stand for?

teaspoons

100

What tool would you use to measure 1 cup of sugar?

Dry measuring cup

100

How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?

3 teaspoons 

200

You have 6 cups of milk and use 2½ cups. How much milk remains?

3 1/2 cups 

200

What does oz. stand for?

ounces 

200

What is the proper way to measure flour 

1. spoon the flour into the measuring cup 

2. level off the top 

200

A recipe needs 4 cups of broth. You make half the recipe. How much broth do you need?

2 cups 

300

You have $20 to buy ingredients costing $6.75, $4.50, and $3.25. How much money is left?

$5.50 left

300

What does gal. stand for?

Gallon

300

What tool can you use to measure the weight of flour or meat?

Scale

300

You need 2.5 cups of oats for one batch and make 3 batches. How many cups do you need?

 7.5 cups of oats

400

A recipe calls for ¾ cup of sugar. You make 2 batches. How much sugar do you need?

1 1/2 cups

400

What does pkg. stand for?

package

400

What is the best way to measure a small amount of an ingredient, such as ¼ teaspoon of salt?

use a measuring spoon

400

A recipe makes 12 muffins. You need 36 muffins. How many batches should you make?

3 batches 

500

A recipe makes 10 servings and uses 4 cups of broth. How many cups of broth are needed for 20 servings?

8 cups

500

What is the abbreviation for pounds

lbs

500

Why is it important to measure ingredients accurately when baking?

Incorrect amounts can change the texture and outcome of the recipe

500

One pizza needs ¾ cup of cheese. How much cheese do you need for 4 pizzas?

3 cups