Dan wrote on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:56:37 -0800:

>> On 21 Nov 2010 14:18:21 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
> >> On 2010-11-21, The Cook > wrote:
> >>> On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:12:06 -0800, sf > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.
> >>>
> >>> 3 grams of what? It does make a difference.
> >>
> >> That is why the conversion can't be done. One unit of
> >> measurement is for weight and the other unit of measurement
> >> is for volume. Duh.
> >>
> >> nb
>> \
>> Mastercook converts from grams to teaspoons just fine.
>>
>> 3 grams sugar = 3/4 teaspoon
>> 3 grams flour = 1 1/8 teaspoons

> I'll make another pitch for the rfc web page, which in turn
> points to the rfc FAQ:

> http://vsack.homepage.t-online.de/rfc_faq.html

> There are charts to convert between various weights and
> volumes, especially in section 2.7.5. It has a column for
> g/tsp (as well as others) for about 150 ingredients. For the
> example above, there are five different kinds of sugar, and
> twelve of flour. The conversions are quite different.

As you say, accurate conversion between volume and weight is impossible
(unless you know the density of the material). In terms of spoonfuls,
you need nearly twice as much Kosher as regular salt to get the same
amount of salt There's not much point in a simple numerical conversion
without reference to the nature of the item. Despite the comments of
enthusiasts, I don't see kitchen scales becoming common in the US. I've
got a scale but I don't use it much except for weighing portions for
freezing. Three cheers for Fanny Farmer and the Boston Cooking School!

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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