1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

2 tablespoons = 1 ounce

¼ cup = 4 tablespoons

1/3 cup = 5 1/3 tablespoons

½ cup = 8 tablespoons

1 cup = 8 ounces

1 quart = 4 cups

1 gallon = 4 quarts

2 cups = 1 pint

1 stick butter = ¼ pound or ½ cup or 8 tablespoons

1 pound bread loaf = about 17 slices

1¼ pound loaf = about 20 slices

1½ pound loaf = about 23 slices

1 cup milk = ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water

1 cup reconstituted dry milk + 2 teaspoons margarine or butter

1 cup buttermilk = 1 tablespoon vinegar + 1 cup sweet milk or ¼ cup butter + ¾ cup milk

1½ teaspoons cornstarch = 1 tablespoon all purpose flour

1 cup honey = 1¼ cup sugar + ¼ cup water or other liquid

Emergencies should be the only excuse for substituting ingredients in a recipe.