Table of Equivalents

Weights and Measures
A speck equals one-quarter saltspoon.
Four saltspoons equal one teaspoon.
Three teaspoons equal one tablespoon.
Sixteen level tablespoons equal one cup (teacup or coffeecup).
One cup equals eight ounces.
Four tablespoons equal one wineglass.
Two wineglasses equal one gill.
Two gills equal one cup.
Two cups equal one pint.
Two pints equal one quart.
One quart of flour makes one pound.
One pint of sugar makes one pound.
One heaping tablespoonful of flour or sugar makes one ounce.
One pint of soft butter makes one pound.
One pint of finely chopped meat, packed, makes one pound.
Ten average-sized eggs make one pound.