Measurement Equivalents
The following tables will help you find the easiest way to measure ingredients. Please note in the Measurement Equivalents table that 16 ounces equals a pound in weight and a pint in volume.
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Measurement Equivalents |
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1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons |
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1⁄16 cup = 1 tablespoon |
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1⁄8 cup = 2 tablespoons |
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1⁄6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
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1⁄4 cup = 4 tablespoons |
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1⁄3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon |
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3⁄8 cup = 6 tablespoons |
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1⁄2 cup = 8 tablespoons |
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2⁄3 cup = 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
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3⁄4 cup = 12 tablespoons |
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1 cup = 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons |
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1 ounce = 2 tablespoons |
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4 ounces = 1⁄2 cup |
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8 ounces = 1 cup |
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1 pint = 2 cups or 16 ounces |
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1 quart = 2 pints or 4 cups or 32 ounces |
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1 gallon = 4 quarts |
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1 pound = 16 ounces |
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1⁄2 pound = 8 ounces |
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1⁄4 pound = 4 ounces |
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Essential Oil Measurement Conversion Chart |
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20–24 drops |
= 1 ml |
= 1⁄4 teaspoon |
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40–48 drops |
= 2 ml |
= 1⁄2 teaspoon |
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100 drops |
= 5 ml |
= 1 teaspoon |
= 1⁄6 oz |
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200 drops |
= 10 ml |
= 2 teaspoons |
= 1⁄3 oz |
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300 drops |
= 15 ml |
= 1 tablespoon |
= 1⁄2 oz |
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600 drops |
= 30 ml |
= 2 tablespoons |
= 1 ounce |
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Carrier to Essential Oil Dilution Ratios |
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Carrier Oil |
5ml |
10ml |
15ml |
30ml |
Ratio |
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Essential Oil |
1–2 drops |
2–3 drops |
3–5 drops |
6–10 drops |
1% |
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Essential Oil |
2–3 drops |
4–7 drops |
6–10 drops |
12–20 drops |
2% |
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Essential Oil |
3–5 drops |
6–10 drops |
9–16 drops |
18–32 drops |
3% |
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Essential Oil |
4–7 drops |
8–14 drops |
12–20 drops |
24–40 drops |
4% |