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Food quantities/measurements/weights in recipes - English lesson
Understanding Kitchen Measurements:
This guide will break down the essential units and concepts you'll encounter in English-language recipes and measurement questions.
1. Basic units of measurement :
Gram (g) / Gram (g): The base unit for measuring the weight (mass) of solid ingredients (flour, sugar, chocolate, etc.).
Milliliter (ml) / Milliliter (ml): The base unit for measuring the volume of liquid ingredients (water, milk, oil, vanilla extract, etc.).
2. Prefixes for multiples and submultiples:
Kilo (k) / Kilo (k): Means 1000. So 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g).
Half- / Half-: Means 1/2. So half a kilo = 500 grams.
3. Teaspoons and tablespoons:
Teaspoon (tsp) / Teaspoon (tsp): A small spoon, used for small quantities (baking powder, salt, etc.).
Tablespoon (tbsp) / Tablespoon (tbsp): A larger spoon, used for larger quantities (baking soda, vanilla extract, etc.).
4. Fractions:
One third (1/3) / One third (1/3)
Two thirds (2/3) / Two thirds (2/3)
One quarter (1/4) / One quarter (1/4)
One half (1/2) / One half (1/2)
5. "A pinch":
A pinch / A pinch: A very small amount, usually what you can take between your thumb and forefinger. It's often used for salt or spices.
Additional Tips:
Get familiar with conversions: It's helpful to know that 1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, or that one liter is equal to 1000 milliliters.
Use accurate measuring tools: For a successful recipe, it's best to use a kitchen scale for solid ingredients and a measuring cup for liquids.
Don't hesitate to consult English-language recipes: Recipes usually indicate the exact quantities and units of measurement to use.
The following are the ingredients needed to make approximately 50 chocolate chip cookies. Put them in order from smallest to largest quantity e.g. 200g, 300g, 1kg
You need to compare the quantities using the same units of measurement (grams or milliliters) and taking into account prefixes and fractions. For example, "half a kilo" is larger than "300 grams," and "one tablespoon" is larger than "one teaspoon."
Remember to read the questions carefully in English and answer using the appropriate units of measurement (tsp, tbsp, g, ml, etc.).
The smallest quantity at the top.
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