The success of cookery lies very much in accurate measuring.

Use standard measuring utensils, for success.

1/2 pint is the standard measuring cup size.

1 cup equals 16 tablespoonfuls.

1/3 cup equals 5 tablespoonfuls and 1 teaspoonful.

Fractions of a cup should be measured with a tablespoon, using 4 for a quarter of a cup.

1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoonfuls.

All measures should be level, unless otherwise stated.

Dry materials should be put into the cup with a tablespoon and leveled with a spatula, not dipped with the cup.

Liquids should be filled to the very top of the measure.

Solid fats (lard or butter) should be packed solidly into the cup and cut level with the spatula.