Kitchen hints
Temperature conversions
These recipes use oven temperatures expressed in degrees Celsius.
Table 1: Temperature conversions
| Celsius ˚C |
Fahrenheit ˚F |
| 160 |
325 |
| 180 |
375 |
| 200 |
400 |
| 240 |
475 |
| 250 |
500 |
Measurement conversions
The measurements in these recipes refer to the standard metric cup and spoon sets approved by the Standards Association of Australia.
A basic metric cup set consists of 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup sizes.
Table 2: Measurement conversions
| Measurement |
Volume |
| 1/2 teaspoon |
2.5 mL |
| 1 teaspoon |
5 mL |
| 1 tablespoon |
20 mL |
| 1/4 cup |
60 mL |
| 1/3 cup |
80 mL |
| 1/2 cup |
125 mL |
| 1 cup |
250 mL |
Abbreviations
mL - mililitre(s)
g = gram(s)
Microwave cooking times
Microwave cooking times may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. Follow the manufacturer’s directions.
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