HOW TO MEASURE
To measure a cup of dry material like sugar, fill the cup by putting in the sugar with a scoop or large spoon, until cup overflows, and level off with a knife. Tablespoons and teaspoons are filled and leveled in the same way. Divide with knife lengthwise of spoon for a half-spoonful; divide halves crosswise for quarters, and quarters crosswise for eighths. A cupful or spoonful of liquid is all the cup or spoon will hold. Less than a cupful of material should be measured to the proper mark upon the cup. Less than one eighth of a teaspoon is called a few grains.
Table of Measures, Weights, and Food Values
3 level teaspoons equal 1 level tablespoon
16 level tablespoons equal 1 cup
8 level tablespoons equal ½ cup
4 level tablespoons equal ¼ cup
2 level tablespoons butter equal 1 ounce
| Measure | Calories | Protein Grams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. butter | 2 cups packed solidly | 3488 | 4.54 |
| 1 lb. granulated sugar | 2 cups | 1814 | |
| 1 lb. powdered sugar | 2⅔ cups | 1814 | |
| 1 lb. confectioners' sugar | 3½ cups | 1814 | |
| 1 lb. maple sugar | 1¼ cups | 1502 | |
| 1 lb. brown sugar | 2⅔ cups | 1724 | |
