Dry Measurements
Measurements are so confusing Americans use cups, we used to use ounces (oz) and now were expected to use kilograms (kg) and grams (g) – so here’s a chart to help you convert old or new recipes.
| Metric | Imperial | Pounds |
| 30g | 1 oz | |
| 60g | 2 oz | |
| 125g | 4 oz | 1/4 lb |
| 250g | 8 oz | 1/2 lb |
| (227g exact) | ||
| 315g | 10 oz | |
| 440g | 14 oz | |
| 500g | 16 oz | 1lb |
| (454g exact) | ||
| 750g | 24 oz | 1&1/2 lb |
| 1 kilo | 32 oz | 2lb |
| (908g exact) |
| 1 cup vegetables | 1 medium chopped onion, 1 medium carrot etc |
| 1 cup butter | 250g / 8oz |
| 1 cup sugar | 220g / 7oz |
| 1 cup flour | 100g / 3&1/2oz |
| 1 cup cheese | 120g / 4oz |
| 1 cup egg | 240g/ 8oz / 4 x large |
| 1 cup nuts | 120g / 4oz |
| 1 cup dried fruit | 150g / 5oz |
| 1 cup honey or syrup | 250g / 8oz |
1 cup can be measures in a cup from a cup and saucer.
No scales just weight straight from the cup.