Looking forward

After reading this module, the students will be able to:

1. Familiarize oneself with the table of weights and measures in baking.
2. Apply basic the mathematical operations in calculating weights and measures.
3. Measures dry and liquid ingredients accurately.

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Before starting with this lesson, let us see what you already know about weights and measures in
baking. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer and write it on the space provided on the right side
before the number.

_____ 1. What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

A. tsp B. T C. Tp D. te
_____ 2. Give the equivalent of 1 tablespoon to teaspoon.
A. 5 teaspoons B. 3 teaspoon C. 6 teaspoon D. None of the above
_____ 3. If the ingredient is a liquid, what is the correct unit of measurement to be used?
A. Grams B. Kilograms C. Liter D. Meter
_____ 4. What is the equivalent of 1 gallon to quart?
A. 4 quarts B. 2 ½ quart C. 5 quart D. 3 quart
_____ 5. What is the abbreviation of Tablespoon?
A. Tp B. T C. Tbsp. D. T
_____ 6. Convert 1kg to grams.
A. 1000 grams B. 100 grams C. 10000 grams D. 10 grams
_____ 7. How many cups are there in 1 gallon?
A. 128 cup B. 16 cups C. 2 cups D. 1 cup
_____ 8. A 1 pound is equal to ______ grams
A. 463. 59 grams B. 10 grams C. 59 grams D. 5 grams
_____ 9. Convert 2 meters to centimeters
A. 200 centimeters B. 250 centimeters C. 300 centimeters D. 350 centimeters
_____ 10. 2 cups are equal to _______ pint
A. 2 pints B. 2.5 pints C. 1 pint D. 5 pints
_____ 11. Used to level ingredients when measuring.
A. Spatula B. Meter Stick C. Spoon D. Baking pan
_____ 12. This is how to fill the cup when measuring
A. Half of the cup B. ¾ of the cup C. Overflowing D. Under flowing
_____ 13. This step is not necessary in sugar unless it is lumpy.
A. Sifting B. Rolling C. Stirring D. Blending
_____ 14. This is to be removed in brown sugar and to be rolled with rolling pin.
A. Dust B. Lumps C. Glucose D. Bubbles
_____ 15. What should not be done in a cup full of flour to avoid excess measurement?
A. Measure B. Tap/Shake C. Push D. Drain

LESSON 1: FAMILIARIZE WITH THE TABLE OF 1|Page

WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS IN BAKING
 Looking forward
After this lesson, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the unit of measurement used in baking.
2. Familiarize the standard table of weights and measurement.

The Journey
What is Measuration?
The keys to successful baking is the correct measurement of ingredients. One should not only follow the
amounts stated in a recipe but also measure them in the right way. Accuracy is very important in baking.
Measuration really takes a big part to perform well the skills in baking.

The Challenge
Activity 1: Match me
Direction: MATCHING TYPE. Match COLUMN B to COLUMN A by writing the CAPITAL LETTER in COLUMN C.

COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C

1. Measuring cups A. Are the workhouses of the bakery and pastry 1. _______
2. Spatula shop and are essential for producing bakery 2. _______
3. Wooden Spoon products. Are enclosed spaces where food is 3. _______
4. Timer heated, usually by hot air? 4. _______
5. Ovens B. It is used in timing baked products, the rising of 5. _______
yeast and to check the doneness of cakes.
C. It is used to measure solid and liquid ingredients.
D. A tool used in mixing ingredients.
E. Used to remove baked products from the molder.

Activity 1 Let Me Know

A. Directions: Color the measuring glass following the amount indicated.

8 oz 3/4 cup 1/4 cup 4 oz

B. Directions: Color the ruler following the amount indicated

1. 10 mm 4. 20 mm

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2. 1 inch 5. 2.5 inch

3. 30.5 mm 6. 1.75 inch

STANDARD TABLE OF WEIGHT AND MEASUREMENT

Weight Conversion Length Conversion

Metric Cups Ounces Metric Emperial
15 g 1 tablespoon ½ ounce 3 mm 1/8 inch

30 g 1/8 cup 1 ounce 6 mm ¼ inch

60g ¼ cup 2 ounces 2.5 cm 1 inch

3 cm 1 ¼ inches
115g ½ cup 4 ounces
5 cm 2 inches
170g ¾ cup 6 ounces
10 cm 4 inches
225g 1 cup 8 ounces
15 cm 6 inches
450g 2 cups 16 ounces
20 cm 8 inches
Volume Conversions 22.5 cm 9 inches
Metric Cups/Tablespoons Ounces
25 cm 10 inches
15 ml 1 tablespoon ½ fl. Oz 28 cm 11 inches
30 ml 2 tablespoon 1 fl. Oz 1m 39. 37 inches
60 ml ¼ cup 2 fl. Oz

125 ml ½ cup 4 fl. Oz

180 ml ¾ cup 6 fl. Oz

250 ml 1 cup 8 fl. Oz

500 ml 2 cups 16 fl. Oz

1000 ml 4 cups 1 quart

Oven Temperature
Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature
95˚ C 200˚ F Very slow
130˚ C 250˚ F Slow
150˚ C 300˚ F Moderately slow
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 160˚ C 325˚ F Moderate
175˚ C 350˚ F Moderately hot
190˚ C 375˚ F Hot
200˚ C 400˚ F Very hot
230˚ C 450˚ F Super-hot

Deeper look
Activity2 Enrichment
Directions: Complete the table the table below. Refer to the given Standard Table of Measurement.

Weight Measurement
Metric Cup Ounces
225 grams 8 ounces
¾ cup
115 grams
16 ounces
30 grams
Volume Measurement
Metric Cup Ounces
60 ml
4 cups
180 ml
½ fl. Ounce
500 ml
2 cups
Length Measurement
Metric Emperial
3 mm
6 mm
2 inches
8 inches
9 inches
25 cm
28 cm

LESSON 2: APPLYING BASIC MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS

IN CALCULATING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Looking Forward
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After reading this lesson, the student will be able to:
1. Perform mathematical operations in converting units of weights and measures.

Warm-up
Directions: Choose the correct answer given from the box.

1. 150 grams is equal to _________ ounces.

5 ounces 1,000 ml
2. 2 kg is equal to ______________ cup.
1,000 grams 1 meter
3. 2 tablespoons is equal to _______ ml. 8 cups 56 inches
3. 32 fluid oz. is equal to ________ ml. 60 ml 2 meter
4. 1 liter is equal to _____________ ml. 30 ml 20 inches
5. 56 cm is equal to _____________ inches. 10 cm
6. 50 cm is equal to _____________ inches.
7. 1kg is equal to _______________ grams.
8. 4 tablespoons is equal to ________ ml.
9. 1 meter is equal to _____________ cm.
10. 100 cm is equal to ____________ meter.

The Journey
General Conversions of Weights and Measurement

Weight Conversion
Formula Example
1. Gram to Kilogram A. Convert 500 g to kg.

Given: 500 g
g gram
Gram=
1000 kg Solution: Gram=
1000 kg
500 gram
Gram=
1000 kg

¿ 0.5 Kg

2. Kilogram to gram B. Convert 5 kg to gram

Given: 5 kg

1Kg = 1000 grams Solution: Kg = 5 kg x 1000 grams

= 5,000 grams

Volume Conversions
Formula Example

1. Milliliter to liter A. Convert 10,000 ML to L.

Given: 10,000 ML
Ml
Ml= Ml
1000 L Solution: Ml=
1000 L

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 10,000 Ml
Ml=
1000 L

= 10 L

2. Liter to milliliter (ml) B. Convert 10 Liters to Milliliters

Given : 10 L
1 L = 1000 ml Solution: L = 10 L x 1000 ml
= 10, 000 ml

Length Conversion
Formula Example

1. Meter to Millimeter A. Convert 50 meters to millimeters.

1 M = 1000 mm Given : 50 M

M = M x 1000 mm Solution : M = M x 1000 mm

M = 50 M x 1000 mm

2. Centimeter to Meters = 50, 000 mm

cm B. Convert 10 centimeters to Meters.

cm= Given : 10 cm
100 mm
cm
Solution: cm=
100 M

10 cm
cm=
100 M

3. Centimeter to Millimeter = 0.1 M

1 cm = 100 mm
Cm = cm x 100 mm C. Convert 5 cm to mm.
Given: 5 cm

Solution: Cm = cm x 100 mm
cm = 5 cm x 100 mm
= 500 mm

The Challenge
Activity 4: Convert me
Directions: Convert the following values and show your solutions. Use other paper for this activity.
A. Weight Conversion C. Length Conversion
1. 1 kg to grams 1. 200 Centimeters to Meters
2. 40 grams to kg 2. 50 Meters to Millimeters
B. Volume Conversion
1. 5 Liters to Milliliters
2. 200 Milliliters to Liters

LESSON 3: MEASURE DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENTS

ACCRATELY

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 LOOKING FORWARD
After reading this lesson, the student will be able to:
1. Familiarize the techniques in measuring dry and liquid ingredients properly.

The Journey
MEASURE DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENTS ACCURATELY USING MEASURING
TOOLS

Ingredients Measuring tool

Dry Ingredients:
 Flour  Measuring cup
 White Sugar  Measuring spoons
 Brown Sugar
 Baking Powder
 Baking Soda

Liquid Ingredients:
 Water  Measuring cup
 Milk  Measuring spoons
 Oil
 Juices

Others

 Spatula
 Tray
 Strainer

The key to successful cooking and baking is to always measure the ingredients carefully. Here are some
helpful measuring tips.

 Dry ingredients (like flour and sugar) should be measured using flat-cup measures. Ingredients should
be level. Back of a flat-bladed knife across the surface is a good way to do this.
 Spoon measures must be measured with the correct sized measuring spoons. A level spoon is
essential.
 Liquid ingredients should be measured in jugs or in measuring glass. Set the measuring glass on a flat
surface at eye level.

Example
A. Flour

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 Sift the flour before measuring.

 Scoop the flour to fill the measuring cup. Let is

overflow from the mouth of the measuring cup.
Do not shake.

 Level off with spatula or any straight edge.

B. Sugar

White Sugar

 Sifting is not necessary before measuring unless it is

lumpy or the sugar is an old stock.

 Fill the measuring cup until over flowing. Do not

shake the cup.

 Level off with the spatula or any straight edge.

Brown Sugar

 Check if the sugar is lumpy before measuring.

Stir the lumps.

 Scoop into the measuring cup and pack

compactly until it follows the shape of the
measuring cup.

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C. Baking powder and baking soda

 Remove the lumps in the baking powder or

baking soda by stirring.

 Dip the measuring spoon into the powder. Let it

overflows from the mouth of the measuring
spoon.

 Level with spatula or back edge of the knife or

any straight edge.

D. Shortening
Solid Fats

 Fill the measuring cup/spoon with the shortening

while pressing until it is full.

 Level the fat with a straight of a knife or spatula.

Liquid Fats

 Pour oil into the measuring glass.

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  Check if it is filled up to the measuring mark. Do
not lift the cup when measuring. Check at eye
level.

E. Milk or any liquid ingredients

 Pour milk into the measuring glass up to the

measuring mark. Do not lift the cup.

 Check if it is filled up to the measuring mark. Do

not lift the cup when measuring. Check at eye
level.

The Challenge
Activity 5: (True or False)
Direction: Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if the statement is FALSE. Write your answers in your in the
space provided.

____________ 1. Set the measuring glass on a flat surface and check at eye level.
____________ 2. We can use spatula or the straight edge of the knife to level the measurement.
____________ 3. Measuring glass is used to measure dry and liquid ingredients.
____________ 4. Stir the baking powder in removing the lumps.
____________ 5. Lift the measuring cup in getting the measurement of a liquid.

Activity 6: Matching type

Directions: Match the COLUMN A with COLUMN B by writing the CAPITAL LETTER in COLUMN C

Column A Column B Column C

1. A. Check the measurement in an eye level. 1. ______
B. Level off the ingredients using a spatula 2. ______
or knife. 3. ______
C. Pour the flour into the measuring cup until 4. ______
2. it overflows. 5. ______
D. Sift the flour before measuring.
E. Fill the measuring cup/spoon with the

3. shortening while pressing until it is full.

F. Pour the oil into the measuring glass.

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 4.

5.

Deeper look
A. Lesson 1

1. ________________is defined as the branch of mathematics dealing with the study of geometric
shapes, their area and volume along with other related concepts. Basically, it’s all about measurement.
2. What are the units of measurement being used in baking?
3. What is the importance of mensuration and calculation in our daily life? Site an example.
B. Lesson 2
1. 1kg is equal to ________ grams.
2. 1 Liter is equal to _________ millimeter.

3. 1 Meter is equal to _________ centimeter.

C. Lesson 3

1. It is important to measure the ingredients properly because ________________________.

2. __________is not necessary before measuring the sugar unless it is lumpy.
3. __________ is used to level off the ingredients.

Assessment
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer and write it on the space
provided on the right side before the number.

_____ 1. This is used to level dry ingredients in the absence of the spatula.
A. Straight edge or back of the edge C. Meter Stick
B. Spoon D. Glass
_____ 2. It is the way of removing lumps in the baking powder or baking soda.
A. Knife stirring C. Shake the baking soda
B. Heat the baking soda D. Dissolve into the water
_____ 3. This step is not necessary in sugar unless it is lumpy.
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 A. Sifting C. Rolling
B. Stirring D. Blending
_____ 4. How to measure liquid ingredients?
A. Pour the liquid into the glass measuring cup up to the measuring mark.
B. Do not lift the cup
C. This is packed when measuring
D. A and B.
_____ 5. It follows the shape of the cup when inverted.
A. Brown sugar C. Salt
B. Milk D. Flour
_____ 6. Convert 150 cm to mm.
A. 1500 mm C. 50 mm
B. 150 mm D. 5 mm
_____ 7. How many liters are there in 1000 milliliters?
A. 10 Liters C. 1 Liters
B. 100 Liters D. 1000 Liters
_____ 8. 1 kilogram is equal to ________ grams.
A. 1 gram C. 100 grams
B. 1000 grams D. 10 grams
_____ 9. 1 Meters is equal to __________ centimeters.
A. 100 centimeters C. 10 centimeters
B. 1000 centimeters D. 1 centimeters
_____ 10. Convert 100 milliliters to centimeters.
A. Half of the cup C. ¾ of the cup
B. Overflowing D. 10 centimeters
_____ 11. Using the standard table of measurements, what is the equivalent of 3mm in inch?
A. 1/8 inch C. 6 inches
B. 1 inch D. 2 inches
_____ 12. ¾ cup is equal to __________ fl. Oz.
A. 6 fl. Oz. C. 5 fl. Oz.
B. 2 fl. Oz. D. 6 fl. Oz.
_____ 13. What is the equivalent of 200˚ F in Celsius?
A. 95 ˚ C C. 80 ˚ C
B. 90 ˚ C D. 100 ˚ C
_____ 14. What is the oven temperature of very slow in Fahrenheit?
A. Slow C. Moderately slow
B. Very slow D. Moderate
_____ 15. 230 ˚ C is equal to ________ ˚ F.
A. 400 ˚ F C. 500 ˚ F
B. 450 ˚ F D. 550 ˚ F

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