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Weights and Measures

4 gills make 1 pint 1 measuring cup = 2 gills 2 pints make 1 quart 4 measuring cups = 1 quart = 4 quarts make 1 gallon 2 measuring cups = 1 pint = All measures in this book are level.

To measure a spoonful of dry material fill spoon and level off with a knife.

One half spoonful is measured by cutting one spoonful through lengthwise.