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Tending Bar: Conversions

Within our site, almost all measurements are given in ounces. If you aren't sure how much an ounce is, an ounce is approximately a 2 count while pouring with a speed pourer, an ounce and a half is a good size for a shot, and four ounces fills a martini glass. Or, in metric, an ounce is 29.5 milliliters.

Tips for accurate pouring are available.

Measurements:
1 1/2 oz. = 1 shot = 44 milliliters

Standard Bar Measurements:

1 Dash/Splash	=	1/32 ounce
1 Teaspoon	=	1/8 ounce
1 Tablespoon	=	3/8 ounce
1 Pony	=	1 ounce
1 Jigger/Bar glass	=	1 1/2 ounces
1 Wineglass	=	4 ounces
1 Split	=	6 ounces
1 Cup	=	8 ounces

Standard English Measurements:

Half-Gallon	=	64 ounces
Quart	=	32 ounces
Fifth	=	25.6 ounces
Pint	=	16 ounces
Half-Pint	=	8 ounces

1000 ml	=	34.1 ounces
500 ml	=	17 ounces
200 ml	=	6.8 ounces
29.5 ml	=	1 ounce

Metric Conversions

1 fluid ounce	=	29.5 milliliters
1 quart	=	9.5 deciliters
1 gallon	=	3.8 liters
1 quart	=	1 liter
1 centiliter	=	10 milliliters
1 deciliter	=	10 centiliters
1 liter	=	10 deciliters

A shot glass or jigger is usually 1.5 ounces, but sometimes 2 ounces with a measuring line at 1.5 ounces. You can also buy (in the U.S.) "short shot" glasses or "pony shots" which are 1 ounce. Pony shots are usually used to mix martinis, manhattans, and rob roys.

Thanks to The (Un)Official Internet Bartender's Guide for this information.

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