Conversions

Here's a short overview on the U.S./metric conversions I use. Please note that all the conversions listed below are approximations and/or rounded figures. So no exact science, but a little easier to use in real life.

Volume
1 gallon / 4 quarts / 3,75 liters
1 quart / 2 pints / 1 liter
1 pint / 2 cups / 500ml
1 cup / 8 fl oz / 250 ml
1 tablespoon / 1/2 fl oz / 15 ml
1 teaspoon / 1/3 tablespoon / 5 ml

1 tablespoon / 3 teaspoons / 15 ml
1/8 cup / 2 tablespoons / 30 ml
1/4 cup / 4 tablespoons / 60 ml
1/3 cup / 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon / 80 ml
1/2 cup / 8 tablespoons / 125 ml
2/3 cup / 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons / 160 ml
3/4 cup / 12 tablespoons / 180 ml
1 cup / 16 tablespoons / 250 ml

Weight
1 oz = 30 g (rounded)
1 pound = 16 oz = 450 g

Flour and powdered sugar (approximation, may vary significantly)
1/8 cup / 15 g
1/4 cup / 30 g
1/3 cup / 40 g
3/8 cup / 45 g
1/2 cup / 60 g
2/3 cup / 75 g
3/4 cup / 85 g
1 cup / 120 g

Sugar and butter (approximation, may vary significantly)
1/8 cup / 30 g
1/4 cup / 55 g
1/3 cup / 75 g
3/8 cup / 85 g
1/2 cup / 115 g
2/3 cup / 150 g
3/4 cup / 170 g
1 cup / 225 g


Temperature
105°C / 225°F
120°C / 250°F
130°C / 275°F
150°C / 300°F
165°C / 325°F
180°C / 350°F
190°C / 375°F
200°C / 400°F
220°C / 425°F
230°C / 450°F
245°C / 475°F


For other conversions I use this website:

http://www.metric-conversions.org/
or my electronic scale that easily switches between grams and ounces.