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How to Measure

To measure a cup of dry material like sugar, fill the cup by putting in the sugar with a scoop or large spoon, until cup overflows, and level of with a knife. Tablespoons and teaspoons are filled and leveled in the same way. Divide with knife lengthwise of spoon for a half-spoonful; divide halves crosswise for quarters, and quarters crosswise for eights. A cupful or spoonful of liquid is all the cup or spoon will hold. Less than a cupful of material should be measured to the proper mark upon the cup. Less than one eighth of a teaspoon is called a few grains.

Table of Measures, Weights, and Food Values 3 level teaspoons equal 1 level tablespoon 16 level tablespoons equal 1 cup 8 level tablespoons equal 1/2 cup 4 level tablespoons equal 1/4 cup 2 level tablespoons butter equal 1 ounce