Measurement Guides and Reference Tables
Short references for the units that differ from one region to another, each with a table built from the cited standards.
- Cup Sizes by Region: US, Metric, Japan, UK and the Taiwan Rice CupHow big is a cup? The US, metric, Japan and old UK cups and the Taiwan rice cup compared in millilitres, with where each is used and how to tell which one a recipe means.
- Tablespoon and Teaspoon Sizes: US, Metric and Australian SpoonsA tablespoon is 15 mL in most recipes, 14.8 mL in the US and 20 mL in Australia. Compare spoon sizes, see when the difference matters and how to convert.
- Catty and Tael: Taiwan, Hong Kong and Mainland China Units ComparedA catty is 600 g in Taiwan, about 604.8 g in Hong Kong and 500 g in mainland China. Compare the catty and tael in grams and kilograms and convert between them.