The smallest unit of measurement is 1/16 of an inch. When you look at a ruler and count all the lines between the 1 inch and 2 inch marks you will see that there are 16 lines all together.
A single serving of pasta is generally regarded as 2 oz. (57 g) of cooked pasta for a first course or side dish. A serving can be raised 3 to 4 oz. (85 to 113 g) if it is the only course. Occasionally a serving is approximated as 1/2 cup (114 g) of pasta; however, this depends upon the shape of the pasta.
Place 1 gallon of water for each pound of pasta into a large pot. Add Â½ tablespoon of salt per gallon of water. Bring the water to a full boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook the pasta for 5 to 15 minutes once the water returns to a boil. Cooking time varies between pasta type, size and shape, so refer to the package for cooking time recommendations. Pour the pasta into a colander, draining off the water.