Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml, fl oz and litres with ingredient density adjustments for flour, sugar and butter
Measurement Type
Density varies by ingredient. Select for accurate weight.
Flour Weight
Grams
120.0g
Ounces
4.2oz
Pounds
0.26lb
All Conversions
tsp
48.00
tbsp
16.00
fl oz
8.00
cup
1.00
ml
9.74
l
0.20
Common Kitchen Conversions
- 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
- 16 tbsp = 1 cup (237 ml)
- 1 cup = 8 fl oz
- 1 tbsp = 15 ml
- 1 tsp = 5 ml
Cooking Measurement Conversions
Cooking spans many measurement systems: volume (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml), weight (grams, ounces, pounds), temperature (°F, °C, gas mark). Different countries default to different systems: US = cups + °F, UK = grams + °C, EU = grams + °C. Most recipes work cross-system once converted, with two big exceptions: ingredient density (cup of flour ≠ cup of sugar in weight) and oven temperature differences.
Common cooking conversions: 1 cup = 240 ml = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz. 1 tbsp = 15 ml. 1 tsp = 5 ml. 1 oz weight = 28 g. 1 lb = 454 g. 350°F = 175°C. Recipe scaling: doubling needs care with seasonings (salt, leavening) - 2x recipe doesn't always need exactly 2x salt; baking is more sensitive than savory cooking.
Common Cooking Conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (US) | 240 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml |
| 1 oz (weight) | 28 g |
| 1 lb | 454 g |
| 1 stick butter | 113 g (1/2 cup) |
| 350°F (oven) | 175°C / Gas Mark 4 |
| 1 fluid ounce | 30 ml |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is volume measurement unreliable?
Density varies by ingredient. 1 cup of flour ≈ 125 g; 1 cup of sugar ≈ 200 g. Same volume, very different weights. Professional bakers use weight; volume measurement causes inconsistency in baking (where small differences matter).
Should I convert recipes by doubling?
Mostly yes, with caveats. Standard ingredients (flour, sugar, butter) double exactly. Spices, salt, leavening (baking powder, baking soda): typically 1.5x not 2x for double recipes. Baking time: stays similar (depends on container size, not recipe size). Test scaling on small portions first.
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