Some countries use metric measures, others prefer imperial, and many cooks like to use handy cup and spoon measures. In Australia, we use the metric system with cup and spoon measures approved by the Standards Association of Australia.

	Celcius °C	Fahrenheit °F	Gas Mark
Very slow	120°C	250°F	1/2
Slow	150°C	300°F	2
Mod. Slow	160°C	315°F	3
Moderate	180°C	350°F	4
Mod. Hot	190°C	375°F	5-6
Hot	210°C	415°F	6-7
Very Hot	230°C	450°F	8-9

15 g	= ½ oz
30 g	= 1 oz
250 g	= ½ lb
500 g	= 1 lb

2.5 mm	= 1/8 inch
5 mm	= ¼ inch
1 cm	= ½ inch
2 cm	= ¾ inch
2.5 cm	= 1 inch

Butter and Sugar
1 tsp	= 5g
1 tbsp	= 15g (in New Zealand) = 20 g (in Australia)
Flour
2 tsp	= 5g
2 tbsp	= 15g (in New Zealand) = 20 g (in Australia)

Pkt	= packet
g	= gram
kg	= kilogram
tsp	= teaspoon
Tbsp	= tablespoon
ml	= millilitre
L	= litre