These conversions from metric measures to cups (primarily used in Australia and the USA) for common ingredients are approximate, but should provide an adequate guide for the cook who is more familiar with measurements by volume than by weight.
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1 cup (250 ml) is the close equivalent to the following measurements: | |
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120g almonds & other nuts, chopped |
140g flour, unsifted |
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120g almonds, flaked |
150g hazelnuts |
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110g almonds & other nuts, ground |
350g honey, golden syrup, treacle |
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150g almonds, whole |
230g lentils |
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11og beans, cooked |
120g pine nuts |
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220g beans, dried |
150g raisins, currants |
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120g breadcrumbs, dry |
150g rice, cooked |
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55g breadcrumbs, fresh |
200g rice, uncooked |
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225g butter |
225g sugar, caster or granulated |
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220g cheese, cream or curd |
125g sugar, icing |
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120g cheese, grated |
220g sugar, soft brown |
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115g flour, sifted |
120g walnuts, pecans |
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The following measurements are close equivalents: |
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12g butter |
1 level tbs |
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110g butter |
1 stick |
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12g flour |
1 level tbs |
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15g sugar, granulated or caster |
1 level tbs |
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liquid measures | |
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5ml |
1 tsp |
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15ml |
1 tbs |
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100ml |
½ cup less 2 tbs |
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125ml |
½ cup |
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250ml |
1 cup |
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500ml/½ litre |
2 cups/1 US pint (16 fl oz) |