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MEASURES
One Australian metric measuring cup holds approximately 250ml, one Australian metric tablespoon holds 20ml, one Australian metric teaspoon holds 5ml.
The difference between one country's measuring cups and another's is within a two- or three-teaspoon variance, and will not affect your cooking results. North America, New Zealand and the United Kingdom use a 15ml tablespoon.
All cup and spoon measurements are level. The most accurate way of measuring dry ingredients is to weigh them. When measuring liquids, use a clear glass or plastic jug with the metric markings.
We use large eggs with an average weight of 60g. |
DRY MEASURES
| METRIC |
|
IMPERIAL |
| 15g |
|
1/2oz |
| 30g |
|
1oz |
| 60g |
|
2oz |
| 90g |
|
3oz |
| 125g |
|
4oz (1/4lb) |
| 155g |
|
5oz |
| 185g |
|
6oz |
| 220g |
|
7oz |
| 250g |
|
8oz (1/2lb) |
| 280g |
|
9oz |
| 315g |
|
10oz |
| 345g |
|
11oz |
| 375g |
|
12oz (3/4lb) |
| 410g |
|
13oz |
| 440g |
|
14oz |
| 470g |
|
15oz |
| 500g |
|
16oz (1lb) |
| 750g |
|
24oz (11/2lb) |
| 1kg |
|
32oz(2lb) |
|
LENGTH MEASURES
| METRIC |
|
IMPERIAL |
| 3mm |
|
1/8in |
| 6mm |
|
1/4in |
| 1cm |
|
1/2in |
| 2cm |
|
3/4in |
| 2.5cm |
|
1in |
| 5cm |
|
2in |
| 6cm |
|
21/2in |
| 8cm |
|
3in |
| 10cm |
|
4in |
| 13cm |
|
5in |
| 15cm |
|
6in |
| 18cm |
|
7in |
| 20cm |
|
8in |
| 23cm |
|
9in |
| 25cm |
|
10in |
| 28cm |
|
11in |
| 30cm |
|
12in (1ft) |
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LIQUID MEASURES
| METRIC |
|
IMPERIAL |
| 30ml |
|
1 fluid oz |
| 60ml |
|
2 fluid oz |
| 100ml |
|
3 fluid oz |
| 125ml |
|
4 fluid oz |
| 150ml |
|
5 fluid oz (1/4 pint/1 gill) |
| 190ml |
|
6 fluid oz |
| 250ml |
|
8 fluid oz |
| 300ml |
|
10 fluid oz (1/2 pint) |
| 500ml |
|
16 fluid oz |
| 600ml |
|
20 fluid oz (1 pint) |
| 1000ml (1 litre) |
|
1 3/4 pints |
|
OVEN TEMPERATURES
These oven temperatures are only a guide for conventional ovens. For fan-forced ovens, check the manufacturer's manual.
| |
°C (CELSIUS) |
°F (FAHRENHEIT) |
GAS MARK |
| Very slow |
120 |
250 |
1/2 |
| Slow |
150 |
275 - 300 |
1 - 2 |
| Moderately slow |
160 |
325 |
3 |
| Moderate |
180 |
350 - 375 |
4 - 5 |
| Moderately hot |
200 |
400 |
6 |
| Hot |
220 |
425 - 450 |
7 - 8 |
| Very hot |
240 |
475 |
9 |
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