📏 Imperial vs Metric
Imperial systemBased on feet, pounds and gallons, mainly used in the US and UK.
metric systemBased on meters, kilograms and liters, as used in most other countries.
In terms of baking-specific measurements, many countries recognize cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons as measures of volume.
However, the exact size of this measure may vary depending on the country or region.
It is important to pay attention to the units of measurement specified in a recipe and use appropriate measuring tools to ensure accurate and consistent results.
🇺🇸 US Customs System (USCS)
The US Customary System (USCS) is a system of measurements used in the United States that includes units of length, weight, capacity, and temperature.
It is based on the British Imperial system, with some differences in unit sizes.
The US Customary Cup is the most widely used standard measurement system in the United States.
In cooking and baking, standard weight measurements are mainly based on this system.
- 1 US cup = 237 ml (236.5882365 ml to be precise)
- 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons (teaspoon)
- 1 US cup = 15.77 metric tablespoons (United Kingdom, International)