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Steve Calvin
 
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Bolivar wrote:

> Jbya wrote:
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>>I am cutting a recipe calling for a #10 of ketchup by 1/4. I know a #10 can
>>of Hunts ketchup has a net weight of 7 lbs, 3 oz. Oh, and I don't have a
>>scale.
>>
>>25% of 7 lbs, 3 oz is 115 oz
>>115 oz / 4 = 28.75 oz (net wt)
>>
>>How do I convert this into cup (volume) measure? In other words, how many
>>cups does it take to equal 28.75 net wt oz?

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> Try looking at the top part of the nutrition label. It usually shows the
> "serving size" in both volume and weight. Then you'll know how much a
> certain quantity of an ingredient weighs.
>
> Boli


Believe me, 1/4 of a #10 can = 4 cups (liquids, which ketchup is
considered)

Don't believe it? Try it.

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Steve