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convertinG fractions to deciMals
Your calculator will also convert cooking units to and from their
fractional or decimal values. To do this, enter the value, and then
continue pressing the cooking unit key multiple times until you see the
decimal value.
Enter 1/3 cup and convert to decimal, then back to fraction:
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0-1/3
CUP
0.333
CUP
0-1/3
CUP
Note:
If the value entered is not a “kitchen fraction,” (e.g., 1/3 TBSP) the next press of the
cooking unit key (e.g.,
T
) will display the rounded “kitchen value” (e.g., 0-1/2 TBSP) and a
third press will display the actual decimal value (e.g., 0.333 TBSP).
teMperatUre conversions
Your calculator will also convert Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures.
Again, use the
key. See examples below:
Convert 200° Celsius to Fahrenheit:
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:
(°C)
200°
C
(°F)
392.°
F
Convert 350° Fahrenheit to Celsius:
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(°F)
350°
F
(°C)
176.7°
C
WeiGht/volUMe conversions
Cooking measurements are based on either weight or volume.
Conversions between weight and volume depend on the density of the
related ingredient. You can use the conversion chart on the following
pages to adjust a Weight to Volume conversion based on the
ingredient’s density. The chart lists several common ingredients and
gives you an Adjustment Factor that you can use to calculate the actual
Volume of the particular ingredient.
So, if you’ve adjusted a recipe that now calls for 2-1/2 lbs. of butter,
you can quickly determine how many cups of butter you’ll need for
the recipe.
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Enter 2-1/2 lbs., and convert pounds to cups:
4-3/4
CUP
Find the conversion factor (1.042) on the chart and multiply by that
for your answer:
5
CUP
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