Metric Conversion

Reader's Digest CanadaReader's Digest CanadaUpdated: Jun. 09, 2011

Conversion Factors To change: Into: Multiply by: Imperial System to Metric System Inches Millimeters 25.4 Inches Centimeters 2.54 Feet Meters

Conversion Factors

To change:Into:Multiply by:
Imperial System to Metric System
InchesMillimeters25.4
InchesCentimeters2.54
FeetMeters0.305
YardsMeters0.914
Square inchesSquare centimeters6.452
Square feetSquare meters0.093
Square yardsSquare meters0.836
Pints (imperial)Liters0.568
Quarts (imperial)Liters1.136
Gallons (imperial)Liters4.546
Gallons (U.S.)Liters3.785
Ounces Grams28.35
Pounds Kilograms0.454

Cookware Sizes

METRIC VOLUMECLOSEST SIZE IN CENTIMETERSCLOSEST SIZE IN INCHES OR VOLUME
Cake pans
2 L 20 cm (square)8 in. (square)
2.5 L22 cm (square)9 in. (square)
3 L30.5 x 20 cm12 x 8 in.
3.5 L32 x 21 cm (rectangular)12-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. (rectangular)
4 L33 x 22 cm (rectangular)13 x 9 in. (rectangular)
5 L35.5 x 25 cm (rectangular)14 x 10 in. (rectangular)
Loaf pans
1.5 L 20 x 12 cm8 x 4 x 3 in.
2 L22 x 12 cm9 x 5 x 3 in.
3 L25 x 12 cm10 x 5 x 4 in.
Round layer cake pans
1.2 L20 x 3.5 cm8 x 1-1/2 in.
1.5 L22 x 3.5 cm9 x 1-1/2 in.
Pie plate
1 L22 x 3 cm9 x 1-1/4 in.
Skillets or fry pans
 30 x 30 x 5 cm 12 x 12 x 2 in.
 33 x 33 x 5 cm 13 x 13 x 2 in.
Casseroles
500 mL 20 fl oz
750 mL 24 fl oz
1 L 1 qt
1.5 L 1-1/2 qt
2 L 2 qt
2.5 L 2-1/2 qt

Approximate Temperatures

To change from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9. For example: 68°F – 32 = 36;36 x 5/9 = 20°C.

To convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, multiply the degrees by 9/5, then add 32 to that figure.For example: 20°C x 9/5 = 36; 36 + 32 = 68°F.

REFRIGERATOR

1.8°C to 4°C             34°F to 40°F

 FREEZER

-20°C to -17.8°C            -4°F to 0°F

 
 
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Metric Equivalents

One of the secrets of good cooking is to keep ingredients in their proportions. So whenever you use a recipe from this book, measure precisely if you want consistent success. Be aware, however, that U.S. liquid measures, used in these recipes, are not identical to their Canadian namesakes. For example, an American quart is about 8 (Canadian) ounces (1 cup) less than a Canadian quart.


Originally Published: October 25, 2010