Convert kitchen measurements instantly for recipes and baking
This converter helps you translate recipe measurements between different units commonly used in cooking and baking:
This tool converts between volume units (cups, tablespoons, milliliters) and weight units (ounces, grams). However, note that volume-to-weight conversions assume water density. Different ingredients have different densities:
For precise baking, use weight measurements when possible and refer to ingredient-specific conversion charts for volume-to-weight conversions.
| Measurement | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) | 3 teaspoons (tsp) |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons or 8 fluid ounces |
| 1 pint | 2 cups |
| 1 quart | 4 cups or 2 pints |
| 1 gallon | 16 cups or 4 quarts |
| 1 fluid ounce | approximately 30 milliliters |
| 1 cup | approximately 237 milliliters |
When measuring dry ingredients like flour, sugar, or oats, use the spoon-and-level method: spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level off the top with a straight edge. Don't pack or tap the cup unless the recipe specifies.
Use a liquid measuring cup with a spout. Place it on a flat surface and read the measurement at eye level for accuracy.
For sticky ingredients like honey, molasses, or peanut butter, lightly spray your measuring cup with cooking spray first for easier release and more accurate measurement.
In the US, butter often comes in sticks with measurements marked on the wrapper. One stick = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 4 ounces = 113 grams.
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. This is one of the most common conversions in cooking and baking.
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This is useful when you need to scale down recipes or measure small amounts.
No. A US cup is approximately 237 milliliters, while a metric cup (used in some countries like Australia) is 250 milliliters. When following international recipes, check which measurement system is being used.
While this converter provides volume-to-weight conversions based on water density, different ingredients have different densities. For precise baking, consult ingredient-specific charts. A cup of flour weighs much less than a cup of sugar or butter.
One US tablespoon equals approximately 14.79 milliliters, often rounded to 15 ml in cooking contexts.
Fluid ounces (fl oz) measure volume, while ounces (oz) measure weight. They're not directly interchangeable unless you're measuring water. For example, 1 fluid ounce of water weighs approximately 1 ounce, but 1 fluid ounce of honey weighs more than 1 ounce.
Weight measurements (grams, ounces) are more accurate than volume measurements (cups, tablespoons), especially for baking. The way you fill a measuring cup can vary, but 200 grams of flour is always 200 grams.
Use this converter to translate each ingredient measurement. For temperatures, convert Celsius to Fahrenheit (multiply by 1.8 and add 32). For weights, use the gram/ounce conversion options above.