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Metric/Imperial
measurements
In the recipes metric ingredients are given first, with imperial in
brackets. You will get good results using either metric or imperial
measurements provided you use the same unit throughout.
Diameter for Cake Tins, Flan Rings, Pie Plates
| Metric |
Imperial |
| 15
cm |
6
inch |
| 18
cm |
7
inch |
| 20
cm |
8
inch |
| 23
cm |
9
inch |
| 25.5
cm |
10
inch |
| 28
cm |
11
inch |
| 30
cm |
12
inch |
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Diameter for Cutters for Scones and Biscuits
| Metric |
Imperial |
| 2.5
cm |
1
inch |
| 5
cm |
2
inch |
| 6.5
cm |
2½
inch |
| 7.5
cm |
3
inch |
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Capacity for Pudding Basins, Pie Dishes and Saucepans
| Metric |
Imperial |
| 450
ml |
¾
pint |
| 900
ml |
1½
pint |
| 1.2
litre |
2
pint |
| 1.5
litre |
2½
pint |
| 1.8
litre |
3
pint |
| 3
litre |
5
pint |
| 4.2
litre |
7
pint |
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Thickness for Rolling
Pastry, Dough, etc.
| Metric |
Imperial |
|
2.5 mm
|
inch
|
| 5
mm |
¼
inch |
| 1
cm |
½
inch |
| 1.5
cm |
¾
inch |
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Specific
Tin Measurements
|
Metric |
Imperial |
| Swiss
roll tin |
33
x 23 cm |
13
x 9 inch |
| Sponge
flan tin |
21.4
cm |
8½
inch |
| Loaf
tin ½ kg |
16
x 10 x 7.5 cm |
1lb |
| Loaf
tin 1 kg |
20
x 13 x 9 cm |
2lb |
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