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Conversion Tables
U.S. to Metric Weight and Volume Conversions
(metric amounts are nearest equivalents)
Weight Conversions
1/4 ounce |
8 grams |
1/2 ounce |
15 grams |
1 ounce |
30 grams |
4 ounces |
115 grams |
8 ounces (1/2 pound) |
225 grams |
16 ounces (1 pound) |
450 grams |
32 ounces (2 pounds) |
900 grams |
36 ounces (2 1/4 pounds) |
1 kilogram |
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Volume Conversions
1 teaspoon |
5 milliliters |
1 tablespoon |
15 milliliters |
1 fluid ounce (2 tablespoons |
30 milliliters |
2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) |
60 milliliters |
8 fluid ounces (1 cup) |
240 milliliters |
16 fluid ounces (1 pint) |
480 milliliters |
32 fluid ounces (1 quart) |
950 milliliters (.95 liter) |
128 fluid ounces (1 gallon) |
3.75 liters |
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