1. ABBREVIATIONS USED
IN RECIPES

2. Dash = dash p. = pinch sp. = speck f.g. = few grains
Very small measure
Dash = dash
p. = pinch
sp. = speck
f.g. = few grains

3. T., tbsp, TBSP. = tablespoon
Volume measure
t., tsp., TSP. = teaspoon
T., tbsp, TBSP. = tablespoon
oz. = ounce
c = cup
pt. = pint
qt. = quart
gal. = Gallon

4. Other measures
pk. = peck
bu. = bushel
lb., # = pound
doz., dz. = dozen

5. min. = minute hr. = hour C = degrees Celsius F = degrees Fahrenheit
Time and Degrees
min. = minute
hr. = hour
C = degrees Celsius
F = degrees Fahrenheit

6. Converting between measurements
dash, speck, few grains = less than 1/8 tsp.
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
5 1/3 tablespoons = 1/3 cup

7. Liquid measure 8 ounces = 1 cup (liquid) 2 cups = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon

8. Uncommon measure
2 gallons = 1 peck (dry)
4 pecks = 1 bushel

9. Weight 16 ounces = 1 pound 1 pound butter = 2 cups or 4 sticks
1/2 pound butter = 1 cup or 2 sticks
1/4 pound butter = 1/2 cup or 1 stick

10. OVEN TEMPERATURES Very low 250 to 300 Low 300 to 325
Medium  to 375
Hot  to 425
Very Hot  to 475