Converting a recipe from UK to US measurements and found this web site
http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index....s/Measures.cfm
Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share? Gourmet
Sleuth's is more comprehensive, but it's also harder to use.

TIA

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> Converting a recipe from UK to US measurements and found this web site
> http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index....s/Measures.cfm
> Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share? Gourmet
> Sleuth's is more comprehensive, but it's also harder to use.

This one is very simple, and is copyrighted by the CABAL (TINC):

http://www.recfoodcooking.com/cvtunits.html

It only converts one thing at a time, though, not a whole recipe.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:

> Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share?

Google Search:

http://tinyurl.com/2dkv57f

Sometimes you have to spell the unit measurement out instead of
abbreviating it, but I can't recall a single unit measurement it will
NOT convert, no matter how bizarre.

nb

On 20 Nov 2010 21:58:11 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>
> > Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share?
>
> Google Search:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2dkv57f
>
> Sometimes you have to spell the unit measurement out instead of
> abbreviating it, but I can't recall a single unit measurement it will
> NOT convert, no matter how bizarre.
>
Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed. I was just
curious if anyone had something more complete than the one I posted
and not as complicated as Gourmet Sleuth and had forgotten there was a
conversion calculator on the web site.


--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:50:10 -0800, Dan Abel > wrote:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
> > Converting a recipe from UK to US measurements and found this web site
> > http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index....s/Measures.cfm
> > Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share? Gourmet
> > Sleuth's is more comprehensive, but it's also harder to use.
>
> This one is very simple, and is copyrighted by the CABAL (TINC):
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/cvtunits.html
>
> It only converts one thing at a time, though, not a whole recipe.

Thanks for the reminder - I'd completely forgotten about it. Too bad
I converted the recipe before posting, because using the rfc web site
would have saved me 5-10 minutes.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On 11/20/2010 4:14 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:50:10 -0800, Dan > wrote:
>
>> In >,
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Converting a recipe from UK to US measurements

....... snip

>> This one is very simple, and is copyrighted by the CABAL (TINC):
>>
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/cvtunits.html
>>
>> It only converts one thing at a time, though, not a whole recipe.
>
> Thanks for the reminder - I'd completely forgotten about it. Too bad
> I converted the recipe before posting, because using the rfc web site
> would have saved me 5-10 minutes.

Er, DOH! <VBG!>

Sky, who couldn't resist ;D

--

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Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!

On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:

> Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.

What conversion was that?

nb

sf wrote on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:12:55 -0800:

> Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share? Gourmet
>Sleuth's is more comprehensive, but it's also harder to use.

I've never had much of a problem with mental arithmetic. There aren't
really a lot of factors to memorize and, when we rented apartments in
Europe, we never had much trouble remembering the approximate needed
weight in grams for various foodstuffs. Cooking is not an exact science
:-)






--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On 2010-11-20, James Silverton > wrote:

> weight in grams for various foodstuffs. Cooking is not an exact science

Baking is.

nb

On 20 Nov 2010 22:28:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>
> > Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.
>
> What conversion was that?
>
Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:57:53 -0500, "James Silverton"
> wrote:

> sf wrote on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:12:55 -0800:
>
> > Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share? Gourmet
> >Sleuth's is more comprehensive, but it's also harder to use.
>
> I've never had much of a problem with mental arithmetic. There aren't
> really a lot of factors to memorize and, when we rented apartments in
> Europe, we never had much trouble remembering the approximate needed
> weight in grams for various foodstuffs. Cooking is not an exact science
> :-)

You go right ahead and do that. I round up or down to standard US
measurements after I find out what the real conversion is.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On 20 Nov 2010 23:02:26 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2010-11-20, James Silverton > wrote:
>
> > weight in grams for various foodstuffs. Cooking is not an exact science
>
> Baking is.
>
Not really, although it's a standard line given by people who advocate
weights.


--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

Dan Abel > wrote in
:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
>> Converting a recipe from UK to US measurements and found this web site
>>
http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index....easures/Measur
>> es.cfm Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share?
>> Gourmet Sleuth's is more comprehensive, but it's also harder to use.
>
> This one is very simple, and is copyrighted by the CABAL (TINC):
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/cvtunits.html
>
> It only converts one thing at a time, though, not a whole recipe.
>



This one does everything........


and it's free..........


http://joshmadison.com/software/convert-for-windows/




--
Peter Lucas
Hobart
Tasmania

The act of feeding someone is an act of beauty,
whether it's a full Sunday roast or a jam sandwich,
but only when done with love.

On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:

> Not really, although it's a standard line given by people who advocate
> weights.

What weights are those? Teaspoons?

nb

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On 20 Nov 2010 22:28:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> > On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
> >
> > > Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.
> >
> > What conversion was that?
> >
> Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.

It's pretty simple. The basic formula is 4 feet per gallon. You can
work out the math from there, I'm sure.

:-)

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Dan Abel > wrote in news:dabel-E7CEEB.15442520112010@c-61-
68-245-199.per.connect.net.au:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
>> On 20 Nov 2010 22:28:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>> > On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>> >
>> > > Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.
>> >
>> > What conversion was that?
>> >
>> Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.
>
> It's pretty simple. The basic formula is 4 feet per gallon. You can
> work out the math from there, I'm sure.
>
>:-)
>



Using the program I posted the link to previously......

3g = 0.1058208 ounce (avdp) (oz), which equals 0.6349248 teaspoons.



--
Peter Lucas
Hobart
Tasmania

The act of feeding someone is an act of beauty,
whether it's a full Sunday roast or a jam sandwich,
but only when done with love.

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:44:25 -0800, Dan Abel > wrote:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
> > On 20 Nov 2010 22:28:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:
> >
> > > On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.
> > >
> > > What conversion was that?
> > >
> > Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.
>
> It's pretty simple. The basic formula is 4 feet per gallon. You can
> work out the math from there, I'm sure.
>
> :-)

In my head, no less.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On 20 Nov 2010 23:39:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>
> > Not really, although it's a standard line given by people who advocate
> > weights.
>
> What weights are those? Teaspoons?
>
weights - as in using a scale to measure.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:12:06 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On 20 Nov 2010 22:28:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>>
>> > Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.
>>
>> What conversion was that?
>>
>Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.

3 grams of what? It does make a difference.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

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

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

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:57:22 -0500, The Cook >
wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:12:06 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
> >On 20 Nov 2010 22:28:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:
> >
> >> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
> >>
> >> > Yeah, but google didn't do the conversions I needed.
> >>
> >> What conversion was that?
> >>
> >Convert 3 grams to teaspoons.
>
> 3 grams of what? It does make a difference.

Like I said, I figured it out before I posted. It's all done now, and
I used the name of each ingredient to convert my measures via google
suggested sites. Mainly, wiki-answers had what I needed without any
digging.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On 20 Nov 2010 21:58:11 GMT, notbob wrote:

> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>
>> Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share?
>
> Google Search:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2dkv57f
>
> Sometimes you have to spell the unit measurement out instead of
> abbreviating it, but I can't recall a single unit measurement it will
> NOT convert, no matter how bizarre.
>
> nb

yep. very handy.

your pal,
blake

On 2010-11-21, The Cook > wrote:
> On 21 Nov 2010 14:18:21 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2010-11-21, The Cook > wrote:

>>> 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.

> Mastercook converts from grams to teaspoons just fine.
>
> 3 grams sugar = 3/4 teaspoon
> 3 grams flour = 1 1/8 teaspoons

Only because Mastercook has preset "weights" for those particular
ingredients. As you, yourself, point out, "it does make a
difference", as made obvious by the fact 3 tsp of flour is not the
same as 3 tsp of sugar. Even then, MCs presets are only
guestimations, as the weight of flour is not the same for different
grinds/types of flour or moisture content, this last variable
constantly changing with current ambient temp and humidity.

I'll step aside while you argue with yourself.

nb

blake wrote on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:17:21 -0500:

>> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>>
>>> Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share?

>> Google Search:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/2dkv57f
>>
>> Sometimes you have to spell the unit measurement out instead
>> of abbreviating it, but I can't recall a single unit
>> measurement it will NOT convert, no matter how bizarre.
>>
>> nb

> yep. very handy.

Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
"point two" and "point three" pounds etc.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On 2010-11-21, James Silverton > wrote:

> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
> can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
> quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
> "point two" and "point three" pounds etc.

Only if you flunked basic math.

..5 lb = 1/2 lb
..25 lb = 1/4 lb
..125 lb = 1/8 lb
..062 lb = 1/16 lb

..1 lb = 1/10 lb
..2 lb = 2/10 lb
..5 lb = 1/2 lb
..75 lb = 3/4 lb
..875 lb = 7/8 lb
etc

If that's too hard for you, yer screwed.

nb

In article >,
The Cook > wrote:

> 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.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

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!

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

"James Silverton" > wrote
> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
> can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
> quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
> "point two" and "point three" pounds etc.
>

It has been decades since I worked at a deli counter, but I've never heard
anyone in the store order by ounces. Always quarter, half, or pound. I
did hear one lady order 6 slices though.

I did have a few encounters in Europe ordering a quarter kilo or 250 grams
though.

Ed wrote on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:20:48 -0500:


> "James Silverton" > wrote
>> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen
>> counter? You can't ask for ounces since the scales read in
>> 1/100ths of a pound; a quarter pound *sometimes* works and
>> I've had some amazing variations on "point two" and "point
>> three" pounds etc.
>>
> It has been decades since I worked at a deli counter, but I've
> never heard anyone in the store order by ounces. Always
> quarter, half, or pound. I did hear one lady order 6 slices
> though.

>I did have a few encounters in Europe ordering a quarter kilo or 250
>grams though.

Of course, the "pfund" for half kilo has not died in Germany yet but I
seem to remember ordering delicatessen in 100 gram units. While not
really accurate, 100g is near enough to 4 oz for most purposes.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>"James Silverton" > wrote

>> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
>> can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
>> quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
>> "point two" and "point three" pounds etc.

>It has been decades since I worked at a deli counter, but I've never heard
>anyone in the store order by ounces. Always quarter, half, or pound. I
>did hear one lady order 6 slices though.

>I did have a few encounters in Europe ordering a quarter kilo or 250 grams
>though.

Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:

3 ounces
.2 pounds

So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".

Steve

On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:07:23 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
> >"James Silverton" > wrote
>
> >> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
> >> can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
> >> quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
> >> "point two" and "point three" pounds etc.
>
> >It has been decades since I worked at a deli counter, but I've never heard
> >anyone in the store order by ounces. Always quarter, half, or pound. I
> >did hear one lady order 6 slices though.
>
> >I did have a few encounters in Europe ordering a quarter kilo or 250 grams
> >though.
>
> Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:
>
> 3 ounces
> .2 pounds
>
> So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".
>
I ask for a quarter pound and don't care if it goes a little over or a
little under. What are they going to do to make it .25 lb... break a
slice in half? Never thought about what 100 gm meant in terms of
pounds either, but now that little European mystery is solved. Walk
away pizza is sold in Rome by the 100 gm, not by the slice.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

sf > wrote:

>On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:07:23 +0000 (UTC),

>> Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:
>>
>> 3 ounces
>> .2 pounds

>> So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".

>I ask for a quarter pound and don't care if it goes a little over or a
>little under.

Let's say I'm making a sandwich for myself. I might usually want between
2 and 3 ounces of deli meat on it. Not 4 ounces.

So, it turns out the amount I often want to buy is not an amount the
counterperson is willing to weigh out....



S.

Steve Pope wrote:
> sf > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:07:23 +0000 (UTC),
>
>>> Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:
>>>
>>> 3 ounces
>>> .2 pounds
>
>>> So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".
>
>> I ask for a quarter pound and don't care if it goes a little over or a
>> little under.
>
> Let's say I'm making a sandwich for myself. I might usually want between
> 2 and 3 ounces of deli meat on it. Not 4 ounces.
>
> So, it turns out the amount I often want to buy is not an amount the
> counterperson is willing to weigh out....


For a small amount, I find it easier to ask for "4 slices" or similar.

gloria p

On Nov 21, 11:56*am, Dan Abel > wrote:
> In article >,
> *The Cook > wrote:
>
>
>
> > 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.
>
> --
> Dan Abel
> Petaluma, California USA
>

Yes there are. Here's my fave:

http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/volume

John Kuthe...

On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:45:26 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> sf > wrote:
>
> >On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:07:23 +0000 (UTC),
>
> >> Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:
> >>
> >> 3 ounces
> >> .2 pounds
>
> >> So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".
>
> >I ask for a quarter pound and don't care if it goes a little over or a
> >little under.
>
> Let's say I'm making a sandwich for myself. I might usually want between
> 2 and 3 ounces of deli meat on it. Not 4 ounces.
>
> So, it turns out the amount I often want to buy is not an amount the
> counterperson is willing to weigh out....
>
I'm not that exacting. I'll pick a number on their scale and if it's
close, I'm happy. Not an engineering gene in my entire body.



--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:13:59 -0700, "gloria.p" >
wrote:

> Steve Pope wrote:
> > sf > wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:07:23 +0000 (UTC),
> >
> >>> Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:
> >>>
> >>> 3 ounces
> >>> .2 pounds
> >
> >>> So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".
> >
> >> I ask for a quarter pound and don't care if it goes a little over or a
> >> little under.
> >
> > Let's say I'm making a sandwich for myself. I might usually want between
> > 2 and 3 ounces of deli meat on it. Not 4 ounces.
> >
> > So, it turns out the amount I often want to buy is not an amount the
> > counterperson is willing to weigh out....
>
>
> For a small amount, I find it easier to ask for "4 slices" or similar.
>
You make it too easy to be happy with what you get, Gloria!


--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

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

> In article >,
> The Cook > wrote:
>
>> 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.

victor deserves some applause for putting that together.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:07:46 -0500, James Silverton wrote:

> blake wrote on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:17:21 -0500:
>
>>> On 2010-11-20, sf > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Do you have a favorite conversion calculator site to share?
>
>>> Google Search:
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/2dkv57f
>>>
>>> Sometimes you have to spell the unit measurement out instead
>>> of abbreviating it, but I can't recall a single unit
>>> measurement it will NOT convert, no matter how bizarre.
>>>
>>> nb
>
>> yep. very handy.
>
> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
> can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
> quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
> "point two" and "point three" pounds etc.

yeah, i do that quite a lot, quarter pounds in particular. usually it does
end up to be at least .30 pound, but i'll just make a sandwich a little
thicker.

they will screw around with removing slices if you're particular.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:20:48 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> "James Silverton" > wrote
>> Have you tried buying, say sliced meats, at a delicatessen counter? You
>> can't ask for ounces since the scales read in 1/100ths of a pound; a
>> quarter pound *sometimes* works and I've had some amazing variations on
>> "point two" and "point three" pounds etc.
>>
>
> It has been decades since I worked at a deli counter, but I've never heard
> anyone in the store order by ounces. Always quarter, half, or pound. I
> did hear one lady order 6 slices though.

i have gotten one slice of american cheese before, which does raise
eyebrows. hey, i'm making one cheeseburger, sue me.

your pal,
blake