№ 22 · Life & Health

Kitchen Units

Cups, spoons, grams, millilitres and oven temperatures.

Volume Converter

Result
16 tbsp
1 cup = 16 tbsp

Weight Converter

Result
0.035 oz
1 g = 0.035 oz

Ingredient Density (Baking)

Result
120 g
1 cup ≈ 120 g

Oven Temperature

Result
356 °F
Gas Mark 4 (UK)

Microwave Power & Time

Result
3 分 26 秒
800W 3分0秒 ≈ 700W 3分26秒
Microwave Tip

Lower power requires longer heating. For larger portions, add 10–20% extra time.

Quick Reference Tables

Volume & Spoons

  • 1 湯匙 (tbsp)15 ml / 15 cc
  • 1 小匙 (tsp)5 ml / 5 cc
  • 1 湯匙3 小匙
  • 4 湯匙1/4 量杯 (60 ml)
  • 16 湯匙1 量杯 (240 ml)
  • 1 液體盎司 (fl oz)30 ml

Rice Cups & Metric

  • 台灣米杯180 ml (180 cc)
  • 日本米杯・1合200 ml / 180 ml
  • 美制量杯 (US Cup)240 ml
  • 公制量杯 (Metric)250 ml
  • 英制量杯 (UK Cup)284 ml
  • 1 公升 (L)1000 ml

Weight Standards

  • 1 公斤 (kg)1000 g
  • 1 盎司 (oz)28.35 g
  • 1 磅 (lb)453.6 g (16 oz)
  • 1 台斤 (斤)600 g (16 兩)
  • 台灣米杯生米約 150 g
  • 日本米杯生米約 165 g

1 US Cup Weight (~240ml)

  • 麵粉 (Flour)約 120 g
  • 白細砂糖 (Sugar)約 200 g
  • 黑糖 (Brown Sugar)約 200 g
  • 無鹽奶油 (Butter)約 227 g
  • 水 / 牛奶 (Water/Milk)約 240 g
  • 植物油 (Oil)約 218 g
  • 純可可粉 (Cocoa)約 100 g

Oven Temperature Guide

  • 120°C / 250°F (Gas 1/2) Very Low / Meringues
  • 150°C / 300°F (Gas 2) Low / Cheesecake
  • 165°C / 325°F (Gas 3) Moderate Low / Sponge Cake
  • 180°C / 350°F (Gas 4) Moderate / Cookies & Cakes
  • 190°C / 375°F (Gas 5) Moderate High / Pies & Chicken
  • 200°C / 400°F (Gas 6) High / Roast Vegetables
  • 220°C / 425°F (Gas 7) Hot / Pizza & Crusty Bread

Cooking Ratios & Times

White Rice 1 : Water 1.2

  • Soak 30 mins for fluffier texture
  • Electric cooker outer pot: 1 cup water
  • Rest & fluff 10-15 mins after cooking

Brown Rice 1 : Water 1.5

  • Soak 2-4 hours before cooking
  • Electric cooker outer pot: 1.5 cups water
  • Add extra water if softer texture is preferred

Pasta 100g : Water 1L : Salt 10g

  • Add salt after water reaches rolling boil
  • Boil 1 min less than package for al dente
  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water for sauce

10 Dumplings : Water 1L

  • Drop dumplings into boiling water; stir gently
  • Simmer 2-3 mins after they float
  • Ready when translucent and plump

Beaten Egg 1 : Water / Broth 1.5

  • 2 eggs (~100g) with 150ml broth/water
  • Strain egg mixture to remove bubbles
  • Crack lid slightly; steam 12-15 mins

Tea 1g : Water 50ml (or 1 bag : 250ml)

  • Black tea: 100°C (boiling), steep 3-5 mins
  • Green tea: 80°C (175°F), steep 2-3 mins
  • Do not squeeze bag to avoid bitterness

Rolled Oats 1 : Water / Milk 2

  • Instant oats: cover with hot liquid, rest 2-3 mins
  • Microwave: cover and heat 20-30 secs
  • Top with fruits, nuts, cinnamon or honey