How to Convert Dry Servings to Wet Servings

Changing dry servings to wet is sometimes necessary when modifying recipes.

Whether cooking, baking, or just measuring food, there are two differing serving qualifications for dry and wet goods. When substituting in a recipe or measuring an equivalent substance, the servings must often be converted. While there are two different terms of measurement for each, they are easily converted at home and the process only takes a few moments. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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  Convert teaspoons to milliliters. For example, 1 tsp. equals 5 mL.
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  Turn any tablespoon measurements in the recipe to milliliters. 1 tbsp. equals 15 mL.
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  Convert any cup measurements to milliliters. 1 cup equates to 250 mL.
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  Divide volume of milliliters by 29.5735296, as 1 fl. oz. is equal to 29.5735296 milliliters. The resulting amount is the fluid ounce equivalent.
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  Repeat this division with each individual number. The results are the measurements converted in to wet servings.