Section 2: Bar Measurements

Measurements:
            1 part = any equal part
            1 1/2 oz. = 1 shot = 44 millileters
 
     Bar Measurements             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
 
     Metric Conversions
 
     1 fluid ounce                29.573 milliliters
     1 quart                      9.4635 deciliters
     1 gallon                     3.7854 liters
     3.3814 fluid ounce           1 milliliter
     33.814 fluid ounces
     1.0567 quarts                1 liter
     0.26417 gallon
     10 milliliters               1 centiliter
     10 centiliters               1 deciliter
     10 deciliters                1 liter
 
Other Measurements:
        English                                 Metric
        -------------------------------------   -------------------
        Fifth  = 4/5 Qt. = 1/5 Gal. = 25.6 oz   750 ml = 25.5 oz
        Pint   = 1/2 Quart     = 16 oz          500 ml = 17.0 oz
        Half-Pint  = 1/2 pint  = 8 oz           200 ml =  6.8 oz
        Half-Gallon            = 64 oz          1750 ml = 59.7 oz
        Quart                  = 32 oz          1000 ml = 34.1 oz
 
A "shotglass" is usually 1.5 ounces, but sometimes 2 ounces with
a measuring line at 1.5 ounces.  You can also buy (in US) "short shot"
glasses or "pony shots" which are 1 ounce.  Pony shots are usually
used with martinis, manhattans, and rob roys.