Sixteen large table-spoonfuls are half a pint.
Eight large table-spoonfuls are one gill.
Four large table-spoonfuls are half a gill.
A common-sized tumbler holds half a pint.
A common-sized wine-glass half a gill.
Allowing for accidental differences in the quality, freshness,
dryness, and moisture of the articles, we believe this comparison
between weight and measure, to be nearly correct as possible.