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TLE – H.E.- COOKERY

Quarter 1 – Module 3:
CONVERSION AND SUBSTITUTION OF
MEASUREMENTS
TLE – Grade 7/8
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Quarter 1 – Module 3: Conversion and Substitution of Measurements
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Conversion and Substitution of
Measurements
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Conversion and Substitution. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify systems measurements.
2. Familiarize units of measurements and their equivalents.
3. Appreciate the importance of the different system of measurement in
our daily life.

What I Know

I. Direction: Put a check (√) mark in the appropriate column that best describes
your present level of knowledge on each enlisted competency. Write your answer on
your notebook.

Knowledge Not Much A little A Lot

1. I know the different systems of measurement
2. I know how to determine the different systems
of measurement
3. I know how to convert systems of measurement
according to recipe requirement
4. I know how to substitute ingredients
5. I know the different substitution of ingredients
6. I know how to perform substitution of
ingredients according to recipe

II. Give at least five (5) systems of measurement.

1. __________________________
2. __________________________
III. Answer the following questions on your notebook.
1. What is the difference between metric and apothecary systems of
measurements?
2. What are the most frequently used conversions?

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 Lesson

3 SYSTEMS OF MEASUREMENTS

This lesson aims to discuss the different systems of measurement that will
lead to deeper understanding of conversion and substitution of ingredients used in
Cookery.

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners. The following are information that
would lead to the activities and assessment. Some activities
may need your own discretion upon checking, or you may
use rubric of provided. Please review the activities and
answer keys, and amend if necessary.

What’s In

How do you or your parents/guardians measure ingredients at home?

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 What’s New

Identify what is ask in each statement.

1. As defined in the Merriam dictionary, is the act of changing from one form
to another.

Answer: ____________________________________________

2. As defined in Merriam dictionary, is the act of replacing from one thing

with another.

Answer: ____________________________________________

What is It

What is conversion and substitution?

Conversion, as defined in the Merriam dictionary, is the act of changing from

one form to another.
Substitution, as defined in Merriam dictionary, is the act of replacing from
one thing with another.

Household Measurement System

The household measurement system is the system that most of us use
at home, usually in the kitchen. The household system uses measurements for
drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces, cups, pints, quart, gallons, and pounds.

There are some similarities and differences between the household

system of measurements and the apothecary system of measurements. For
example, a fluid ounce is the same for both the household system of
measurements and the apothecary system of measurement. There are some
differences as well; for example, the pound that is used to determine weight is
different between these systems. In the apothecary system, there are twelve (12)
ounces in a pound, and, in the household system of measurements there are
sixteen (16) ounces, and not twelve (12) ounces, in the household system of
measurements.

Below is a table that displays household units of measurement and

their approximate equivalents in another measurement system, such as the
apothecary and the metric measurement systems. It is necessary that you

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 memorize these equivalents so that you will be able to convert from one
measurement system to another.

UNIT OF MEASUREMENT APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENT(S)

1 teaspoon 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
1 liquid ounce 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
1 ounce (weight) 16 ounces = 1 pound
1 cup 1 cup = 8 ounces
1 cup = 16 tablespoons
1 pint 1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart 1 quart = 2 pints
1 quart = 4 cups
1 gallon 1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 gallon = 8 pints
1 pound 1 pound = 16 ounces

Apothecary System of Measurement

The apothecary system of measurement is one of the oldest forms of

measurement. In the 1970's, the United States practically abolished this system but
some still use it.

In the apothecary system, the basic measurement of weight is the grain (gr).
The other forms of measurement for weight in this system include the scruple, the
dram, the ounce and the pound.

For volume, the basic unit of measurement is the minim (m). A minim is
equivalent to the amount of water in a drop, which is also equal to one grain. Other
measurements for volume include a fluid dram, a fluid ounce, a pint, a quart and a
gallon.

Lower case Roman numerals are used in this system of measurement and
these Roman numerals follow the unit of measurement. For example, 4 grains is
written as gr iv.

Below is a table showing the weight and volume apothecary system measures
and their approximate equivalents.

WEIGHT APPROXIMATE VOLUME APPROXIMATE

EQUIVALENT (S) EQUIVALENT (S)

1 grain (gr) Weight of a grain 1 minim Quantity of water

of wheat 60 mg in a drop or 1 grain

1 scruple 20 grains (gr xx) 1 fluid dram 60 minims

1 dram 3 scruples 1 fluid ounce 8 fluid drams
1 ounce 8 drams 1 pint 16 fluid ounces
1 pound 12 ounces 1 quart 2 pints
1 gallon 4 quarts

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Metric System

The metric system is the most commonly used measurement system around
the globe with the exception of the United States.

Volume measurements are liters (L), cubic milliliters (ml) and cubic
centimeter (cc). This system's volume measurements are used for oral medications,
like cough syrups, and with parenteral drug dosages used intramuscularly,
subcutaneously and intravenously.

The units of weight in this system include kilograms (kg), grams (g),
milligrams (mg) and micrograms (mcg).

The metric system is for all the people for all the time." (Condorcet, 1791).
Four everyday measuring devices that have metric calibrations: a tape measure
calibrated in centimetres, a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius, a kilogram
weight and an electrical multimeter that measures volts, amperes and ohms.

LENGTH EQUIVALENT VOLUME EQUIVALENT WEIGHT EQUIVALENT

1 0.001 meter 1 0.001 liter 1 0.001 gram

millimeter milliliter milligram (g)
(mm) (mL) (mg)

1 0.01 meter 1 0.01 liter 1 0.001 gram(g)

centimeter centiliter centigram
(cm) (cl) (cg)

1 decimeter 0.1meter 1 deciliter 0.1 liter 1 0.1 gram (g)

(dm) (dl) decigram
(dm)

1 kilometer 1000 meters 1 kiloliter 1000 liters 1 1000 grams

(km) (kl) kilogram (g)
(kg)

1000 1 liter 1 2.2 pounds

milliliters kilogram (lbs.)
(mL) (kg)

1 cubic 1 pound 43,592

milliliter centimeter (lb.) milligrams
(mL) (cc) (kg)

10 1 centimeter 10 1 centiliter 1 pound 45,359.237

millimeters (cm) milliliters (cl) (lb.) centigrams
(mm) (mL) (cm)

10 1 decimeter 10 1 deciliter (dl) 1 pound 4,535.9237

centimeters (dm) centiliters (lb.) decigrams
(cm) (cl) (dg)

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 10,000 1 kilometer 10,000 1 kiloliter (kl)
decimeters (km) deciliters
(dm) (dc)

What’s More

Direction: List down the unit of measurement to each of the following. Write your
answer on the box provided below.

Measurement Systems

Metric Apothecary Household

What I Have Learned

Direction: Write an essay about your learning on this lesson/module using the
following guide phrases.

I have learned that

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

I have realized that

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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I will apply

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Essay Rubrics

Areas of
Assessment 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Presents ideas Presents ideas
in an original in a consistent Ideas are too Ideas are
Ideas manner manner general vague or
unclear

Organization Strong and Organized Some No

organized beg/mid/end organization; organization;
beg/mid/end attempt at a lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end

Understanding Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows

strong a clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding

Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous

errors errors

TOTAL POINTS: /40

What I Can Do

Write the approximate equivalent of the following:

1. 1 scruple - _________grains
2. 1 dram - ___________scruples

3. 1 quart - __________cups

4. 1 Tbsp - __________tsp
5. 1 ml - ___________ L

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 Assessment

I. Direction: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is the act of changing from one form to another._____

A. conversion C. measurement
B. equivalent D. substitution
2. It is the act of replacing one from one form to another.____
A. conversion C. measurement
B. equivalent D. substitution
3. It is the oldest form of measurement. ___
A. apothecary C. metric
B. household D. all of the above
4. It is the most common system of measurement._____
A. apothecary C. meter
B. household D. metric
5. It is the system that most of us use at home, usually in the kitchen.____
A. apothecary C. meter
B. household D. metric

Additional Activities

Write the approximate equivalent of the following:

1. 1 scruple - _________grains

2. 1 dram - ___________scruples
3. 1 quart - __________cups

4. 1 Tbsp - __________tsp

5. 1 ml - ___________ L

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 Answer Key

What’s new
1. conversion
2. substation

What’s in and What I have Learned

Answer may Vary

What’s more

Measurement Systems

Metric Apothecary Household

meter scruple teaspoon

millimeter dram tablespoon
liter ounce ounce
milliliter pound Cup, pint
Gram, milligram galloon Galloon , pound
What I can do/Additional activities
1. 20 grains
2. 3 scruples
3. 4 cups
4. 3 tsp
5. 0.001 L

Assessment
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. B

References
https://www.dummies.com/food-drink/recipes/measurement-abbreviations-
and-conversions/
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/how-to-measure-ingredients/
https://www.bakeinfo.co.nz/School-Zone/Baking-Basics/Safety-in-the-Kitchen
https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-22.html

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Tel #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117

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