capacity measurements Flashcards
fluid ounce
abbreviation: fl oz
us equivalent: 8 fluid drams
metric equivalent: 573 milliliters
cup
abbreviation: c
us equivalent: 8 fluid ounces
metric equivalent: 0.237 liters
pint
abbreviation: pt.
us equivalent: 16 fluid ounces
metric equivalent: 0.473 liters
quart
abbreviation: qt.
us equivalent: 2 pints
metric equivalent: 0.946 liters
gallon
abbreviation: gal.
us equivalent: 4 quarts
metric equivalent: 3.785 liters
teaspoon
abbreviation: t. or tsp.
us equivalent: 1 fluid dram
metric equivalent: 5 milliliters
tablespoon
abbreviation: T. or tbsp.
us equivalent: 4 fluid drams
metric equivalent: 15 or 16 milliliters
cubic centimeter
abbreviation: cc or cm^3
us equivalent: 0.271 drams
metric equivalent: 1 milliliter