Handy Measures

General Measuring

• 1 oz. Flour = 1 rounded tablespoonful
• 1-2 oz. Flour = 1 level tablespoonful
• 1-4 oz. Flour = 1 rounded teaspoonful
• 1 oz. sugar = 1 good level tablespoonful
• 1 oz. fat = a small hen’s egg
• 1 egg (medium) = 2 oz.
• 1 tablespoonful treacle or jam = 2 oz.

Liquid Measuring

• 1 breakfast cup = 1-2 pt.
• 1 tumbler = 1-2 pt.
• 4 gills = 1 pt.
• 2 pints = 1 qt.
• A tumbler or 1-2 pint pot holds
• Approximately 6 oz. flour, currants or raisins
• 8 oz. granulated sugar
• 3 oz. bread crumbs