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Weights, Measures and the Metric System

Weights

Conversion Formulas:
1 Kilogram (1000 grams)  2.2 pounds
464 grams  1 pound
100 grams  3½ ounces
30 grams  1.0 ounce
Ounces into grams, multiply the ounces by 28.35
Grams into ounces, multiply the grams by 0.353

Temperatures

Centigrade  Fahrenheit
288 degrees  550 degrees
218 degrees  425 degrees
204.4 degrees  400 degrees
190 degrees  375 degrees
177 degrees  350 degrees
163 degrees  325 degrees
135 degrees  275 degrees
100 degrees  212 degrees
38 degrees  100 degrees
20 degrees  50 degrees

Liquids    
Conversion Formulas:

Quarts into liters, multiply the quarts by 0.95
Liters into quarts, multiply the liters by 1.057
Ounces into milliliters, multiply the ounces by 29.6
Milliliters into ounces, multiply the milliliters by 0.034
Metric equivalents  cups and spoons  quarts and ounces
1 liter  4 1/3 cups  1 quart 2 ounces
¼ liter  1 cup  8 ounces
15 milliliters (15 grams)  1 tablespoon
3 teaspoonfuls
  ½ ounce
5 milliliters (5 grams)  1 teaspoonful  1/6 ounce
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