This section is from the "Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas Recipes Processes" encyclopedia, by Norman W. Henley and others.
Two teacupfuls (well heaped) of coffee and of sugar weigh 1 pound.
Two teacupfuls (level) of granulated sugar weigh 1 pound.
Two teacupfuls soft butter (well packed) weigh 1 pound.
One and one-third pints of powdered sugar weigh 1 pound.
Two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar or flour weigh 1 pound.
Four teaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon.
Two and one-half teacupfuls (level) of the best brown sugar weigh 1 pound.
Two and three-fourths teacupfuls (level) of powdered sugar weigh 1 pound.
One tablespoonful (well heaped) of granulated or best brown sugar equals 1 ounce.
One generous pint of liquid, or 1 pint finely chopped meat, packed solidly, weighs 1 pound.
 
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