Measurement Abbreviations

Sep 19th, 2006 | By Henna | Category: Measurements

Common abbreviations found in most standard recipe books.

teaspoon t tsp
Tablespoon T Tbs. tbsp
ounce fl fluid oz
cup c.
package pkg
gram (or grams) g. (or gms.)
square sq
pint pt
quart qt
gallon gal
pound lb
dozen doz.
Celsius Centigrade ° C
Fahrenheit ° F

See Temperatures for more info on ° F and ° C conversions.

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  1. I have a recipe that calls for a No. 2 can of crushed pineapple. What size can is that in ounces?

  2. A No. 2 can refers to a 20 oz size.. approximately 2 1/2 cups of food.