Food and Drink Preparation - Cooking Weights and Measures
14 min
metric system
nouna standard of measurement that is based on the kilogram, the meter, and the liter
3
milliliter
nouna unit for measuring the quantity of a liquid or gas that equals one thousandth of a liter
5
quart
nouna unit for measuring an amount of liquid that equals 0.95 liter in the US and approximately 1.14 liters in Canada and the UK
12
smidgen
nouna tiny or scarcely detectable amount
17
dash
nouna small amount of liquid ingredient that is typically added to a drink in a quick, single pour from a bottle
19
scruple
nouna unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
20
fluid dram
nouna unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce
21
gill
nouna United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
22
minim
nouna United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram
23
salt spoon
nouna small spoon specifically used for serving salt, typically used at the dining table
24
british imperial system
nouna system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint
25

Download LanGeek app