Measurement

What is the abbreviation for pounds?

• pds.

• lbs.

• lps.

• po.

Pounds are a measure of

• time

• weight

• volume

• distance

There are 16 _______ in a pound.

• grams

• gallons

• cups

• ounces

The abbreviation often used for an ounce is ____

• oz.

• lb.

• on.

• ou.

Think about a measuring cup in the kitchen. How many half cups of sugar are in one cup?

• 1/2

• 3

• 4

• 2

What is the abbreviation for Tablespoon?

• tspo.

• tsp.

• tbsp.

• tasp.

Which is bigger, a teaspoon or a tablespoon?

(a)  

Select all measurement you might use in cooking:

• ounce

• cup

• teaspoon

• mile

If you are making cupcakes for four people, which items might be part of your recipe?

• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

• 5 gallons of oil

• 1/2 cup of milk

• 18 pounds of flour

How many tablespoons are in one regular stick of butter (hint: look at the picture, count the sections on the bottom row)

• 8

• 100

• 1

• 350