Guide to Cooking Conversions

Do you have a recipe that you want to double or cut in half? Measurements can get a little tricky. We’ve listed a few common conversions for your convenience and quick reference.

Potato Equivalents

1 lb potatoes yeilds 2 1/2 cups diced

1 lb potatoes yeilds 2 cups mashed

1 lb potatoes yields 3 cups sliced

1 lb potatoes yields 2 cups french fries

Liquid Measures

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 1/2 pint

2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 1 pint

4 cups = 32 fluid ounces = 1 quart

2 pints = 32 fluid ounces = 1 quart

Dry Measures

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce

2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup = 1 fluid ounce

4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup = 2 fluid ounces

5 1/3 tablespoons = 1/3 cup = 2.6 fluid ounces

8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 4 ounces

12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup = 6 ounces

32 tablespoons = 2 cups = 16 ounces

64 tablespoons = 4 cups = 32 ounces