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Cooking Abbreviations Glossary

Quick list of the common cooking abbreviations. I had no idea dr was Drop until I researched this for this post. Hope you find it useful!

Volume Measurements:

  • Tbs or Tbsp = Tablespoon
  • tsp = Teaspoon
  • C or c = Cup
  • qt = Quart
  • pt = Pint
  • fl oz = Fluid Ounce
  • gal = Gallon
  • ml = Milliliter
  • L = Liter
  • dl = Deciliter

Weight Measurements:

  • oz = Ounce
  • lb or lbs = Pound
  • g = Gram
  • kg = Kilogram
  • mg = Milligram

Temperature and Cooking Methods:

  • °F = Degrees Fahrenheit
  • °C = Degrees Celsius
  • min = Minute
  • hr = Hour

Miscellaneous:

  • pkg = Package
  • env = Envelope (for yeast or gelatin)
  • pkg = Package
  • wt oz = Weight Ounce
  • dr = Drop
  • sm = Small
  • med = Medium
  • lg = Large
  • btl = Bottle
  • can = Can
  • no. = Number (for cans, e.g., No. 10 can)

 

Want to learn more about cooking conversions, check these ones out as well:

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