Cooking Conversion Calculator
Instantly convert between cups, grams, milliliters, tablespoons, and teaspoons for precise baking and cooking measurements.
Convert Kitchen Measurements
Enter your ingredient and measurement below to instantly see the equivalent across all major volume and weight systems, adjusted for ingredient density.
Ingredient Converter
Get accurate conversions adjusted for ingredient density.
Understanding Measurements
Key concepts for consistent cooking and baking
Weight vs. Volume
Weight (grams/ounces) measures mass and is always accurate. Volume (cups/ml) measures space, which can vary wildly based on how tightly an ingredient is packed or settled.
Ingredient Density
One cup of water weighs 236g, but one cup of flour weighs only ~120g. This calculator adjusts for these density differences to give you accurate cross-conversions.
US vs. UK Cups
A US customary cup is 236.59 ml, while a UK metric cup is exactly 250 ml. This tool uses the standard US cup, which is most common in online recipes.
Liquid vs. Dry Measures
While 1 US cup equals 16 tablespoons for both liquid and dry ingredients, they are measured differently in practice. Use liquid measuring cups for fluids and dry cups for powders.
Common Kitchen Conversions
Handy equivalents for everyday cooking and baking. Weight equivalents are approximate and based on all-purpose flour.
| Volume Measure | Equivalent | Milliliters (ml) | Weight (Flour) | Weight (Sugar) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 1/3 Tablespoon | 4.93 ml | ~2.6 g | ~4.2 g |
| Tablespoon | 3 Teaspoons | 14.79 ml | ~7.8 g | ~12.5 g |
| Fluid Ounce | 2 Tablespoons | 29.57 ml | ~15.6 g | ~25.0 g |
| Cup | 4 Tablespoons | 59.15 ml | ~31 g | ~50 g |
| Cup | 8 Tablespoons | 118.29 ml | ~62 g | ~100 g |
| Cup | 16 Tablespoons | 236.59 ml | ~120 g | ~200 g |
| Pound (lb) | 16 Ounces (oz) | ~453.59 g | 453.59 g | 453.59 g |
Cooking Conversion FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about kitchen measurements, baking accuracy, and unit conversions.
One US cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 120 grams. However, this can vary slightly depending on how the flour is packed. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.
No. A US customary cup is 236.59 ml, while a UK (metric) cup is exactly 250 ml. This calculator uses the standard US cup (236.59 ml) as the baseline for volume conversions, which is most common in online recipes.
Weighing ingredients (in grams or ounces) is significantly more accurate than using volume measurements (cups or tablespoons). Volume measurements can vary wildly based on how tightly an ingredient is packed, humidity, and settling, whereas weight is always consistent.
There are exactly 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. Therefore, to convert tablespoons to teaspoons, simply multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. This calculator handles this conversion automatically.
Yes, significantly. Volume-to-weight conversions depend entirely on the ingredient’s density. For example, 1 cup of water weighs 236g, but 1 cup of flour weighs only about 120g, and 1 cup of sugar weighs about 200g. This calculator adjusts for these differences.