The metric system may seem scary to use at first and definitely takes some practice to get used to, but in the long run your finished products will begin to improve! Let me be frank, I am not hating on the good old fashion measuring cup baking system. It is just a proven fact that measuring on a scale in grams allows for a more exact measurement which means a higher chance for a successful end product and one less variable that you cross off your baking error list.
As you may have already noticed, most of my recipes are written in metric system format so below is some helpful tips on the metric system to navigate my recipes!
Tips
Basics
- 1 oz = 28.5 grams
- When weighing ingredients out on a scale, always remember to zero out the scale!
- For weighing ingredients under 5 grams it is best to purchase a micro scale to have an exact measurement.
Converting Recipes
Need to convert your great grandmothers famous recipe or found a recipe online but don't have a scale. Below is some basic conversions to get you started. If your are looking for more help there are several websites that convert recipes online for free! I use them myself as well, when I'm in a hurry!
Volume Measurements
U.S Metric
1/2 teaspoon (tsp) 2 ml
1 teaspoon (tsp) 5 ml
1 tablespoon (TBSP) 15 ml
1/4 cup 60 ml
1/3 cup 75 ml
1/2 cup 125 ml
2/3 cup 150 ml
3/4 cup 175 ml
1 cup 250 ml
Weight Measurements
U.S Metric
1/4 ounce (oz) 7 g
1/2 ounce (oz) 14 g
1 ounce (oz) 28 g
3 ounces (oz) 85 g
4 ounces (oz) 113 g
8 ounces (oz) 227 g
12 ounces (oz) 340 g
16 ounces (oz) or 1(lb) 454 g
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