Hovis use the following conversions for
Metric/Imperial weights. It is important to follow Metric or Imperial measurements throughout a recipe.
The conversion charts below give the approximate Imperial equivalent in a comprehensive form for quick reference.
|
Tin
Diameters
For
cake tins, pie plates etc |
Capacity
For
basins, saucepans etc |
| Metric |
Imperial |
Metric |
Imperial |
| 15 cm |
6 inch |
450 ml |
¾ pint |
| 18 cm |
7 inch |
900 ml |
1½ pint |
| 20.5 cm |
8 inch |
1.2 litre |
2 pint |
| 23 cm |
9 inch |
1.5 litre |
2½ pint |
| 25.5 cm |
10 inch |
1.8 litre |
3 pint |
| 28 cm |
11 inch |
3 litre |
5 pint |
| 30 cm |
12 inch |
4.2 litre |
7 pint |
|
Cutter Diameters
|
Rolling Thickness
|
|
For
scones, biscuits etc |
For
pastry, dough etc |
| Metric |
Imperial |
Metric |
Imperial |
| 2.5
cm |
1
inch |
2.5
mm |
1/8
inch |
| 5
cm |
2
inch |
5
mm |
¼
inch |
| 6
cm |
2
½ inch |
1
cm |
½
inch |
| 7.5
cm |
3
inch |
1.5
cm |
¾
inch |
Loaf Tin Measurements
|
Metric |
Imperial |
| Loaf
Tins |
1/2 kg
(16 x 10 x 7.5 cm) |
1 lb |
|
1 kg (20
x 13 x 9 cm) |
2 lb |
Other
useful measurements
| 5 ml |
= 1
teaspoon |
| 15 ml |
= 1
tablespoon |
| 25 g (1
oz ) flour |
= 2
tablespoons (level) |
| 25 g (1
oz) sugar |
= 2
tablespoons (level) |
| 150 ml |
= 1/4
pint |
|
