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    Published: Nov 26, 2020 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Numbers and Sizes of Disher/Scoopers

    Disher/scoopers for Cookie TipsDishers/scoopers or cookie scoops,  are all designed for portion control. From scooping mash potatoes or cookies, they yield a set amount.

    The interesting thing is the higher the number the smaller the disher/scooper.  Below is a chart that gives the number, the amount in tablespoons, teaspoons or cups and the fluid ounces.

    Numbers and Sizes of Disher/Scoopers
    Number of disher/scooper Approx. Tablespoon or Teaspoons or cups Fluid Ounce
    100 2 teaspoons 0.25
    70 2 ¾ teaspoons 0.375
    60 1 tablespoon 0 .5
    50 4 teaspoons 0.625
    40 1 ½ tablespoons 0.75
    30 2 ¼ tablespoons 0.1.125
    24 3 tablespoons 1.5
    20 3 ½ tablespoons 1.875
    16 ¼ cup 2
    14 ⅓ cup 2.375
    12 ⅓ + cups 2.875
    10 ⅜ cup 3.25
    8 ½ cup 3.75
    6 ⅝ cup 4.75
    5 ¾ cup 6.0
    4 1 cup 8.0

    Why I use Vollrath disher/scoopers

    Ever since I owned the bakery I have used the brand Vollrath disher/scoopers.  They have two different lines.  There is the stainless steel ones that are pictured and a l line that features colored handles that have a thumb press as opposed to the squeeze handle.

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