Liquid Conversions
Name the units of measurement for liquids, from largest to smallest.
G - qt - pt - c - floz - T - t
What does EP and AP stand for?
EP - edible portion
AP - as purchased
What does a liter measure? Gram?
Liter measures volume. Gram measures mass.
If a recipe yields 45 servings and you want to double it, how many servings will the new recipe yield?
90 servings
Identify the weight on the baker's scale at the indicator arrow. [open My Drive > Culinary > PM > Jeopardy EoY Review > Misc100]
11 pounds 12 ounces
How many cups in a pint?
2c
Determine the percentage yield of carrots when a 5 pound bag was trimmed and became 4 pounds of carrots.
(EP/AP) x 100
80%
How many milliliters in 1 liter?
1,000 mL
If a recipe yields 120 servings and you want to quarter the serving size, how many servings will the new recipe yield?
30 servings
What is the cost of flour for a recipe requiring 5 pounds 4 ounces when the unit price of flour is $0.22/lb? Do not round your answer.
$1.155
How many tablespoons is 6 teaspoons?
2T
What is the edible portion of summer squash if you purchase 8 pounds and its percentage yield is 90%?
EP = AP x %
7.2 pounds
Since 1 liter is approximately 1.05 quarts, how many quarts is 5 liters?
5.25 qts
If your conversion factor to scale a recipe is 3.5, how much olive oil is needed in the new recipe when the original recipe calls for 1-1/2 cups?
5.25c
How many pounds is 116oz?
7.25 lb
How many teaspoons is 1/2 c?
24 t
How much broccoli should you purchase if a recipe calls for 5-1/2 pounds and their percentage yield is 65%? Round to the tenths. Always round up.
AP = EP / %
8.5 pounds
Since 1 ounce is approximately 28 grams, how many grams would 6 ounces of sugar be?
168g
If your conversion factor to scale a recipe is 0.75, how much parmeson cheese is needed in the new recipe when the original recipe calls for 6 ounces?
4.5 ounces
A Canadian recipe calls for your oven to be preheated to 176°C, what fahrenheit temperature do you use?
F = C x 9/5 + 32
C = (F - 32) x 5/9
348.8° so 350° is the most appropriate setting
How many quarts is 48 teaspoons?
0.25 qt
To determine food cost by percentage yield, the following formula is utilized:
EP Cost = AP Cost / %
If strip loin costs $7.59/pound and the yield percentage is 91%, what should your food cost be? Round to the hundredths.
$8.34 per pound
If 2,500mL of stock is to be used in a recipe but you need to measure it in quarts, how much will you use for the recipe if 1L is about 1.05 quarts? Round to the tenths.
2.6 qts
What is the conversion factor for a recipe if the original recipe yields 175 ounces and your desired yield is 150 ounces? Round to the hundredths.
0.86
Which is the better buy:
1 quart of mayonnaise for $3.27
OR
1 gallon of mayonnaise for $11.85
You must provide the unit price(s) along with your answer.
11.85/4 = (approx) $2.97/qt so
1 gallon of mayonnaise for $11.85 is cheaper.