For graduated cylinders, the margin of error, or tolerance, is about 1%. Volumetric labware is for measuring liquids with precision. Volumetric flasks, burettes, and pipettes made for measuring small amounts of liquid are the most accurate, with tolerances of less than ±0.02.
Q. Which instrument is used to measure volume?
Volumetric cylinders
Table of Contents
- Q. Which instrument is used to measure volume?
- Q. What are three tools can you use to measure volume?
- Q. How do you measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately?
- Q. What can I use instead of measuring cups?
- Q. What is the equivalent measure of a cup?
- Q. What can be used as a tablespoon?
- Q. What is TSP vs tbsp?
- Q. What does TSP stand for?
- Q. Does 2 tsp make 1 tbsp?
- Q. How can I measure a tablespoon without a measuring spoon?
- Q. Can I use a regular spoon for a tablespoon?
- Q. How do you measure a tablespoon of flour?
- Q. What size is a standard plastic spoon?
Q. What are three tools can you use to measure volume?
Chemists use beakers, flasks, burets and pipets to measure the volume of liquids.
Q. How do you measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately?
Here’s a good rule of thumb to follow—when measuring dry ingredients, use dry measuring cups or weigh them with a scale. For liquids, stick to a liquid measuring cup.
Q. What can I use instead of measuring cups?
How To Measure Ingredients Without A Measuring Cup
- measuring cup = standard coffee mug.
- measuring tablespoon = dinner spoon.
- measuring teaspoon = coffee spoon.
Q. What is the equivalent measure of a cup?
| Volume Equivalents (liquid)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| 16 tablespoons | 1 cup | 8 fluid ounces |
| 2 cups | 1 pint | 16 fluid ounces |
| 2 pints | 1 quart | 32 fluid ounces |
| 4 quarts | 1 gallon | 128 fluid ounces |
Q. What can be used as a tablespoon?
1 tablespoon = Ice cube; depression on the bottom of a soda can; poker chip-sized. 1 teaspoon = 1/2 of a normal teaspoon used for eating; quarter-sized.
Q. What is TSP vs tbsp?
Two measurements typically used in cooking. Three teaspoons equals one tablespoon. Teaspoon (tsp or t) about 5 ml, Tablespoon (Tbsp, tbsp or T) is 3x that. …
Q. What does TSP stand for?
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Q. Does 2 tsp make 1 tbsp?
When working with a limited set of measuring spoons or scaling your favorite recipes up or down, memorizing this kitchen fact will save time: 1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons.
Q. How can I measure a tablespoon without a measuring spoon?
If you do not have any measuring spoons or cups, you can approximate a tablespoon of liquid by filling up your cupped hand halfway. If your hands are especially small or large, you may add or omit liquid accordingly. Note the portions of food that always equal a tablespoon.
Q. Can I use a regular spoon for a tablespoon?
A typical large dinner spoon is about 1 tablespoon in size. It is not often the case, but some might consider the dinner spoon as the one used towards a normal bowl of soup or cereal. At any rate, it is not to be confused with a regular spoon for the amount of 1 tablespoon is a bit larger than a regular one.
Q. How do you measure a tablespoon of flour?
A tablespoon or tbls when referring to dry goods (i.e. flour etc.) usually means a rounded tablespoon. A rounded tablespoon means there is as much of the product you are measuring above the top edge of the spoon as there is in the “bowl” of the spoon.
Q. What size is a standard plastic spoon?
The disposable spoon is available in two sizes, 2.5 ml (similar to a teaspoon) and 10 ml (similar to a tablespoon), and is ideal for sampling powders, granulates and fluids.
