The Most Usual Weights and Measures

A pinch = ⅛ teaspoon or less

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

4 tablespoons = ¼ cup

8 tablespoons = ½ cup

12 tablespoons = ¾ cup

1 cup of liquid = ½ pint

2 cups of liquid = 1 pint

4 cups of liquid = 1 quart

2 pints of liquid = 1 quart

4 quarts = 1 gallon

8 quarts = 1 peck, such as apples, pears, etc.

16 ounces = 1 pound