Equivalent Food Measures

In most case, food measured by volume, such as teaspoons, cups, pints, etc., does not weigh the number of ounces that would be 
contained in that measure if given in fluid ounces.  A fluid ounce is a measure based on the amount of space filled by one ounce of 
water.  Obviously, you cannot assume other substances have the same density as water, and will, therefore, weigh the same as water.

If you fill a measuring cup with honey, it will not weigh eight ounces -- because it is denser then water it will weigh 12 ounces.  If 
something other than water is being measured by volume, do not make the mistake of assuming that the 16 ounces in a pint equals the 
same 16 ounces in a pound.  To be certain, you must weigh the measured volume of the ingredient you want to use.  However, you can 
use the following chart to get an approximation of the conversion.  It must be stressed that the chart that follows is only an estimate and 
in some cases you will need to do further mathematical calculations to get to the exact measurement you are trying to use.

This chart shows the food item, the volume considered, and the approximate ounces such a volume would weigh, in ounces.