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.
Use the Pasta Measuring Chart below to determine how much dry pasta to start with and to see the final volume of the cooked pasta. This handy chart can help you with meal planning and meal prep! We've got conversions in this Pasta Measuring Chart for both long pastas, like spaghetti, and short pastas, like macaroni. Note: The Pasta Measuring Chart below is based on four servings (2 oz. each) for a total of 8 oz.