Measurement Conversions in Cooking

The video tutorial covers conversion systems, focusing on metric to apothecary and household systems. It explains the importance of understanding grains and household measurements for medication conversions. The tutorial provides detailed conversions between teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces, and milliliters. It also includes practice problems to reinforce learning and highlights the necessity of memorizing conversions for exams.

What is the abbreviation for grains in the apothecary system?

• grn

• gn

• gm

• gr

How many milligrams are there in one grain according to the apothecary system?

• 65 mg

• 60 mg

• 70 mg

• 75 mg

In the household system, how many teaspoons are equivalent to one tablespoon?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

How many fluid ounces are there in one cup in the household system?

• 9

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the conversion factor from teaspoons to milliliters?

• 1 tsp = 7 mL

• 1 tsp = 6 mL

• 1 tsp = 5 mL

• 1 tsp = 4 mL

How many pounds are equivalent to one kilogram?

• 2.4

• 2.2

• 2.0

• 1.8

Convert 4 teaspoons to milliliters using the conversion factor provided.

• 20 mL

• 15 mL

• 25 mL

• 22.5 mL

If you have 325 pounds, how many kilograms is that approximately?

• 155.5 kg

• 152.3 kg

• 150.0 kg

• 147.7 kg

Convert 75 milliliters to teaspoons.

• 15 tsp

• 12 tsp

• 10 tsp

• 18 tsp

How many grains are there in 118 milligrams if 1 grain equals 65 milligrams?

• 2.0 grains

• 1.8 grains

• 1.7 grains

• 1.5 grains