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Measures and Weights
IN ORDINARY USE AMONG HOUSEKEEPERS.
4 Teaspoonfuls equal 1 tablespoonful liquid.
4 Tablespoonfuls equal 1 wineglass, or half a gill.
2 Wineglasses equal 1 gill, or half a cup.
2 Gills equal 1 coffee-cupful, or 16 tablespoonfuls.
2 Coffee-cupfuls equal 1 pint.
2 Pints equal 1 quart.
4 Quarts equal 1 gallon.
2 Tablespoonfuls equal 1 ounce, liquid.
1 Tablespoonful of salt equals 1 ounce.
16 Ounces equal 1 pound, or a pint of liquid.
4 Coffee-cupfuls of sifted flour equal 1 pound.
1 Quart of unsifted flour equals 1 pound.
8 or 10 ordinary sized eggs equal 1 pound.
1 Pint of sugar equals 1 pound. (White granulated.)
2 Coffee-cupfuls of powdered sugar equal 1 pound.
1 Coffee-cupful of cold butter,pressed down, is one half pound.
1 Tablespoonful of soft butter, well rounded, equals 1 ounce.
An ordinary tumblerful equals 1 coffee cupful, or half a pint.
About 25 drops of any thin liquid will fill a common-sized teaspoon.
1 Pint of finely chopped meat, packed solidly, equals one pound.
A set of tin measures (with small spouts or lips), from a gallon down to half a
gill, will be found very convenient in every kitchen; though common pitchers,
bowls, glasses, etc., may be substituted.
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