1. Kitchen Measurements

2. List at least 3 things that are measured in the world that are essential for society to function properly.

3. Terminology Measure: A unit or standard of measurement.
Measurements: Units of measure related to a profession. These include ounces, pounds, inches, feet, cups, teaspoons, etc.
Accuracy: The extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement. The correctness of the measurement made.

4. Terminology
Customary Measurements: In the United States we use customary measures. These include ounces, pounds, inches, feet, cups, teaspoons, etc.
Metric Measurements: The metric system is the measurement system used all over the world. Units of measuring in metric include gram, liter, milligram, meters, centimeters, etc.

5. Customary System of Measure
The system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint that dates back to colonial America.
To measure distance: inch, foot, yard, mile
To measure area: acre, any distance squared
To measure volume: tablespoon, teaspoon, cup, fluid ounce, pint, quart, gallon
To measure weight (mass): pounds, ounces
To measure temperature: Fahrenheit

6. Metric System of Measure
A decimal system of weights and measures, universally used in science, and the official system of measurement in many countries.
To measure distance: millimeter, meter, kilometer
To measure area: square meter, hectare, square kilometer
To measure volume: milliliter, cubic centimeter, liter, cubic meter
To measure weight (mass):milligram, gram, kilogram, metric ton
To measure temperature: Celsius

7. Measuring Equipment

8. Liquid Measuring cups Markings on a 1 cup includes:
2, 4, 6, 8 fluid ounces and ¼ c., 1/3 c., ½ c., 2/3 c., ¾ c., 1 c.

9. Liquid Measuring cups
Always measure at eye level to ensure an accurate pour.
Use the meniscus as the line of measure.

11. DRY Measuring Cups Set includes: 1 cup, ½ cup, 1/3 cup, and ¼ cup
Used to measure dry ingredients
What does “dry” mean?
Examples

12. DRY Measuring Cups
Always fill to the top of the cup and level off with a flat edge
Do not heap ingredients into the cup!

13. MEASURING SPOONS in a STANDARD SET
¼ teaspoon
½ teaspoon
1 teaspoon
1 Tablespoon
(1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons)
Used to measure small amounts of dry and liquid ingredients
Examples?
Always measure dry ingredients first
Why? 13

14. MEASURING SPOONS Tips Don’t dip into the container to fill spoon
Instead, pour liquid into the spoon
Fill to the top of the spoon
Liquid should be level with the tops of the spoon for an accurate measure.

15. MEASURING SPOONS DO NOT USE: Silverware from the table for measuring.
It is not accurate, as many spoons are different sizes for measuring

16. Refrigerator, Freezer and Oven
Thermometers
Refrigerator, Freezer and Oven
Candy or Frying
Meat
Instant-Read
Probe

17. Themometers Use the right thermometer for the right task
Make sure the tip is in the item being temped out and does not poke through the food.

18. Balance Weight or Baker’s Food Scale
Scales
Digital Food Scale
Balance Weight or Baker’s Food Scale
Portion Food Scale

19. 2-things you want to learn 1-thing you are still confused about
3-2-1
On your post-it
Write down
3-things you learned
2-things you want to learn
1-thing you are still confused
about

20. YOUR HANDS Your hands are used to measure ingredients that are:
single items such as a banana or apple
bunches of items like nuts, grapes.

21. WRAPPERS
Tablespoons and cup portions are provided on labels. Carefully make cuts across the mark for accurate portions.

22. Tips for Measuring Accurately

23. To Ensure Accuracy
Use only standard measuring cups and spoons. Any recipe you follow has been tested with standard equipment.
Do not mistake fluid ounces for ounces. Ounces measure weight and fluid ounces measures volume.

24. Tips for measuring accuracy
Never measure over a bowl containing other ingredients. You may accidentally tip the measuring device or over pour the ingredients and excess ingredients would fall into the mixture.
This could ruin the whole batch, depending on the ingredient and how much was spilled
Measure over the sink, a separate bowl, or a sheet of waxed paper to catch the spillage. Extra ingredients can be poured back.