COURSE TASK 2

A. Compute the following conversions:

1.2½ grains to gram
 = 2 ½ / 15.43 = 0.16 gram
2. 15 teaspoon to tablespoon
 = 15/3 = 5 tbsp
3. 1 cup to ml
 = 1 x 236. 59 = 236.59 or 236.60 ml
4. 30 ounces to ml
 30 x 29.574 = 887.21 ml
5. half gallon to ml
 ½ x 3785 = 1892.71 ml
6. 300 grams to grain
 300 x 15.432 = 4629.71 grain
7. 20 tablespoon to teaspoon
 20 x 3 = 60 tsp
8. 2 pints to ml
 2 x 473.18 = 946.36 ml
9. 480 ml to cup
 480 / 236.6 = 2.03 cup
10. 750 ml to liter
 750 / 1000 = 0.75 L
Basis for conversion:
https://opentextbc.ca/basickitchenandfoodservicemanagement/chapter/imperial-and-u-s-
systems-of-measurement/
https://www.unitconverters.net/

B. Cut and paste different kitchen utensils and explain the functions. (10 items)
 Blender - A countertop electric kitchen appliance that can be used for blending
drinks, pureeing vegetables, mixing and emulsifying soft foods, dressings, etc.

 Can Opener - A manual kitchen tool or an electric small appliance. A sharp circular
blade rotates and cuts around the lid of metal cans. 

 Cutting Board - Durable flat surface used to cut food on. Most are usable on both
sides. Cutting boards can be made out of wood, plastic, sustainable materials like
bamboo or specialized glass

 Egg Beater - Hand-held kitchen tool with two beaters. It is used to beat eggs,
whipping cream or egg whites, as well as mix batters, like pancakes.

 Funnel - A plastic or metal kitchen tool with a wide mouth on a narrow hollow stem.
It often has a handle. It is used to transfer liquids or dry foods, like spices, into
containers or bottles with small openings.
 Grater - Hand-held kitchen tool with sharp grooves for grating and shredding. Graters
can be flat, 4-sided box or cylindrical. Graters are used to shred vegetables, fruits and
cheese.

 Coffee Grinder - An electric kitchen appliance that is used to grind whole coffee
beans. Usually the grinder has adjustments for the coarseness of the grind.

 Paring knife – A 2 to 5 inches long and is good for peeling, chopping herbs and small
amounts of food. Use to core fruit.

 Hot pad - A thick cloth pad or glove/mitt used to protect your hands when removing a
pan from the oven.
 Pressure cooker – A stovetop or electric kitchen pot where steam pressure builds up
quickly, cooking food above the boiling point. A pressure cooker is a quick way to
cook meats, sauces and other foods which take a long time to cook.