Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert between cups, grams, milliliters, ounces, and more
Note: Weight conversions depend on ingredient density. Volume to volume conversions (like cups to ml) are always accurate.
🤔 What if your ingredient isn't listed?
Use these substitutes for accurate conversions:
- • Liquids (broths, juices, wine) → Use "Water"
- • Powdered spices → Use "Cocoa Powder"
- • Chopped vegetables → Use "Onions, Chopped"
- • Breadcrumbs → Use "All-Purpose Flour"
- • Shredded coconut → Use "Almond Flour"
- • Unknown ingredient → Defaults to "All-Purpose Flour"
💡 Pro tip: Volume-to-volume conversions (cups ↔ ml, tbsp ↔ tsp) work perfectly for ANY ingredient!
Complete Guide to Cooking Measurement Conversions
Converting cooking measurements doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're following a recipe from another country, scaling portions up or down, or working with different measuring tools, our comprehensive cooking measurement converter makes it simple to get accurate conversions every time.
Understanding measurement conversions is essential for successful cooking and baking. Different countries use different measurement systems, and even within the same system, recipes might call for various units. Our tool handles conversions between metric and imperial systems, including cups, grams, milliliters, ounces, teaspoons, and tablespoons.
How to Use the Cooking Measurement Converter
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- 1 Enter the amount you want to convert in the "From" field
- 2 Select the unit you're converting from (cups, grams, etc.)
- 3 Choose the unit you want to convert to
- 4 Select the ingredient type for accurate weight conversions
- 5 Get your instant conversion result!
💡 Pro Tips:
- • Volume to volume conversions (cups to ml) are always precise
- • Weight conversions vary by ingredient density
- • Use level measurements for accuracy - scrape excess with a knife
- • Different flours have different weights per cup
- • Liquid ingredients are easier to convert accurately
- • Use the swap button to quickly reverse conversions
- • Copy results to use in your recipes
- • Clean measuring tools between ingredients to avoid contamination
- • Sift flour before measuring for lighter, more accurate results
Quick Reference Conversion Tables
📏 Volume Conversions
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Milliliters | 236.59 |
| 1 Cup | Fluid Ounces | 8 |
| 1 Tablespoon | Teaspoons | 3 |
| 1 Tablespoon | Milliliters | 14.79 |
| 1 Teaspoon | Milliliters | 4.93 |
⚖️ Common Ingredient Weights
💡 See ingredient dropdown for precise densities of 50+ ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 1 cup | 120g |
| Granulated Sugar | 1 cup | 200g |
| Butter | 1 cup | 227g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 1 cup | 185g |
| Honey | 1 cup | 340g |
🌍 Global Cooking Examples
🇺🇸 US → Metric
American Pancakes:
- • 2 cups flour → 240g
- • 1¾ cups milk → 414ml
- • ¼ cup butter → 57g
🇬🇧 UK → US
British Scones:
- • 450g flour → 3¾ cups
- • 300ml milk → 1¼ cups
- • 2 tbsp UK → 2.4 tbsp US
🇦🇺 Australian → Global
Lamington Cake:
- • 1 tbsp AUS → 20ml → 4 tsp US
- • 1 cup metric → 250ml
- • 500g flour → 4⅙ cups US
🇯🇵 Japanese Rice
Sushi Rice:
- • 2 cups rice → 370g → 400ml
- • 2.2 cups water → 520ml
- • Perfect 1:1.3 ratio
🇮🇳 Indian Spices
Curry Powder:
- • 1 tsp → 5ml → 2g
- • 1 tbsp → 15ml → 6g
- • Precision matters!
🇫🇷 French Baking
Croissant Dough:
- • 500g flour → 4⅙ cups
- • 1 verre milk → 200ml
- • 250g butter → 1.1 cups
🇯🇵 Japanese Cooking
Dashi Stock:
- • 1 gō water → 180.4ml
- • 1 shō kombu → 1.804L
- • Japanese cup = 200ml
🇫🇷 French Soups
Onion Soup:
- • 1 bol broth → 350ml
- • 1 tasse wine → 250ml
- • Traditional portions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why do weight conversions vary by ingredient?
Different ingredients have different densities. For example, 1 cup of flour weighs about 120g, while 1 cup of sugar weighs 200g. This is why our converter asks you to specify the ingredient type for accurate weight conversions.
Are US cups the same as metric cups?
No, they're slightly different. A US cup is 236.59ml, while a metric cup is 250ml. Our converter uses US cup measurements by default, which are most common in American recipes.
How accurate are the conversions?
Volume to volume conversions (like cups to milliliters) are mathematically precise. Weight conversions are based on standard ingredient densities and are accurate for typical cooking and baking needs.
Can I convert between different types of flour?
Different flours have different weights per cup. All-purpose flour is about 120g per cup, while whole wheat flour is about 113g per cup. Always check specific ingredient densities for precision baking.
What's the difference between fluid ounces and weight ounces?
Fluid ounces measure volume, while weight ounces measure mass. 1 fluid ounce of water weighs about 1 ounce, but this varies for other liquids. Always specify whether you're measuring volume or weight.