STANDARD TABLE OF WEIGHTS

AND MEASURES
• Competency: Familiarize
oneself with the table of
weights and measures in
baking
• Objective/Subtask: Identify
and apply the standard table
of weights and measures in
baking
Abbreviations of Measurement
• tablespoon (T or • teaspoon ( tsp. or t.)
tbsp)
• milliliter (ml)
• cup ( c. )
• pound ( lb.) • inch (in)
• kilogram ( kg. ) • foot/feet (ft.)
• ounce (oz.) • liter (l)
• gallon (gal.)
STANDARD TABLE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
STANDARD TABLE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
STANDARD TABLE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Sample problem:
How many egg yolks are there in 4 cups?

a.Identify what is given: (based on our table)

4 cups
12 egg yolks is equal to 1 cup

b.What is required?
The number of egg yolks in 4 cups.
c. Solve by writing an equation in proportion.

A proportion is simply a statement that two ratios

are equal. It can be written in two ways: as two
equal fractions a/b = c/d; or using a colon, a:b = c:d.

Ratio is the relationship between two

numbers using the colon (:) symbol e.g.
12:1
c. Solve by writing an equation in proportion.

12:1 = X:4 wherein, X is the unknown value in the

equation 
12 egg yolks : 1 cup = X (unknown value of egg yolks) :
4 cups
The symbol : (colon) is read as is to which also means
equal.
This equation in proportion shows that two ratios are
equal such that 12:1 is equal to X:4. 
d. Then cross multiply.

e. Therefore, there are 48 egg yolks in 4 cups.

Let’s have some examples!

1.) 1 cup = __ T

1 cup : x = 1/8 cup : 2 T

1/8x = 2 x = 16 T
1/8 1/8
Let’s have some examples!

1.) 6 T = __ c

6T : x = 2 T : 1/8 c

2x = 3/4
x = 3/8 or 0.375 T
2 2
Let’s have some examples!

1.) 5 tbsp. = __ tsp.

5T: x = 1T : 3t

1x = 15
x = 15 t
1 1
Tips:
• For a more accurate and
easier way to get the
equivalent value of weights
and measure, aside from the
table presented, you may
also use google weight
converter in Google.
• Competency: Apply basic
mathematical operations in
calculating weights and
measures

• Objective/Subtask: Perform
conversion / substitution of
weights and measure accurately
CONVERSION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The table below shows the conversion from Centigrade
(ᵒC) to Fahrenheit (ᵒF) and from Fahrenheit to Centigrade
(ᵒC). This is very significant in measuring oven
temperatures.
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

3x = 1 ¼
3 3
x = 0.416 c
1x = 3
1 1
x = 3 sifted crystal + ½ cup water