Cooking Unit Converter
Convert between various cooking and baking measurement units, including cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, milliliters, and more.
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About Cooking Measurement Units
Cooking measurements vary around the world, with some countries using volume-based measurements (cups, tablespoons) and others using weight-based measurements (grams, ounces). Understanding these conversions is essential for successfully following recipes from different sources.
Common Volume-Based Cooking Units
- Cup (cup): A standard measuring cup in the US is 8 fluid ounces or about 237 milliliters. In Australia, it's 250 ml, and in the UK, it's typically 284 ml.
- Tablespoon (tbsp): In the US, a tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup or about 14.8 ml. In Australia, it's 20 ml, and in the UK, it's 15 ml.
- Teaspoon (tsp): In the US and the UK, a teaspoon is 1/3 of a tablespoon or about 4.9 ml. In Australia, it's 5 ml.
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz): A US fluid ounce is about 29.6 ml, while a UK fluid ounce is about 28.4 ml.
- Pint (pt): A US pint is 16 US fluid ounces (473 ml), while a UK pint is 20 UK fluid ounces (568 ml).
- Quart (qt): A US quart is 32 US fluid ounces (946 ml), while a UK quart is 40 UK fluid ounces (1136 ml).
- Gallon (gal): A US gallon is 128 US fluid ounces (3.8 liters), while a UK gallon is 160 UK fluid ounces (4.5 liters).
US Standard to Metric Conversions
| US Standard | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.2 ml |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 180 ml |
| 1 cup | 240 ml |
| 1 pint (2 cups) | 475 ml |
| 1 quart (4 cups) | 950 ml |
| 1 gallon (16 cups) | 3.8 liters |
Common Weight-Based Cooking Units
- Ounce (oz): A weight unit used in the US and UK, equal to approximately 28.35 grams.
- Pound (lb): Equal to 16 ounces or approximately 454 grams.
- Gram (g): The basic unit of mass in the metric system.
- Kilogram (kg): Equal to 1,000 grams.
Common Ingredient Conversions
| Ingredient | 1 Cup Volume Equivalent | 1 Cup Weight Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 16 tablespoons | 120-125 grams |
| Granulated sugar | 16 tablespoons | 200 grams |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 16 tablespoons | 220 grams |
| Confectioners' sugar | 16 tablespoons | 120 grams |
| Butter | 16 tablespoons / 2 sticks | 227 grams |
| Rice (uncooked) | 16 tablespoons | 185 grams |
| Milk | 16 tablespoons | 240 grams |
| Water | 16 tablespoons | 240 grams |
| Salt | 16 tablespoons | 288 grams |
| Honey | 16 tablespoons | 340 grams |
Cooking Measurement Tips
- For precise baking, measuring ingredients by weight (grams or ounces) is more accurate than using volume measurements.
- When measuring dry ingredients like flour, spoon them into the measuring cup and level off with a straight edge for consistency.
- When measuring sticky ingredients like honey or molasses, lightly coat your measuring cup with oil first for easier pouring.
- Remember that "1 cup" can mean different volumes in different countries' recipes.
- For the most accuracy, use the measurement system specified in the original recipe rather than converting.
Temperature Conversion for Cooking
Oven temperatures are commonly given in Fahrenheit (°F) in the US and in Celsius (°C) elsewhere. Quick conversions:
| Fahrenheit (°F) | Celsius (°C) | Gas Mark (UK) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275°F | 140°C | 1 | Very slow |
| 300°F | 150°C | 2 | Very slow |
| 325°F | 165°C | 3 | Slow |
| 350°F | 175°C | 4 | Moderate |
| 375°F | 190°C | 5 | Moderate |
| 400°F | 200°C | 6 | Moderately hot |
| 425°F | 220°C | 7 | Hot |
| 450°F | 230°C | 8 | Very hot |
| 475°F | 245°C | 9 | Very hot |
| 500°F | 260°C | 10 | Extremely hot |
Temperature Conversion Formulas
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius:
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit:
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32