What baking ingredients does the converter support?

Our converter supports 25+ ingredients including flour types (all-purpose, bread, cake, whole wheat, almond, coconut), sugars (granulated, brown, powdered, caster), fats (butter, coconut oil, olive oil), liquids (milk, water, cream, honey, maple syrup), grains (oats, rice), nuts, and leavening agents.

How accurate are the ingredient density calculations?

All conversions use precise ingredient density data from professional baking sources. Each ingredient's grams-per-cup, grams-per-tablespoon, and grams-per-teaspoon measurements are carefully researched and tested for accuracy.

Can I convert between completely different ingredients?

Yes, the converter can transform any ingredient to any other ingredient using weight as an intermediate step. For example, you can convert 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the weight equivalent in almond flour.

Why do different ingredients have different weights per cup?

Different ingredients have different densities. Flour is lighter and more airy, while sugar is denser and heavier. Honey is much denser than water, while cocoa powder is very light and fluffy. These density differences affect weight measurements significantly.

What makes this different from basic measurement converters?

This tool is specifically designed for baking with ingredient-specific density calculations, comprehensive baking ingredient database, and features like ingredient substitution guidance and density reference charts for professional results.

Can I use this for gluten-free baking substitutions?

Absolutely! The converter includes almond flour, coconut flour, and rice flour with proper conversion ratios. Note that gluten-free flours often require additional binding agents and different ratios than wheat flour.

How do I convert between volume and weight measurements?

The converter automatically handles volume-to-weight conversions using each ingredient's specific density. For example, 1 cup of all-purpose flour converts to exactly 120 grams using our precise measurements.

What's the difference between packed and unpacked brown sugar?

Packed brown sugar (what our converter uses) weighs about 220g per cup, while unpacked brown sugar weighs significantly less. Always pack brown sugar firmly when measuring for consistency with our conversions.

Can I substitute butter with oil using this converter?

You can convert the weight measurements, but remember that butter and oil behave differently in baking. Butter provides structure and leavening, while oil is purely for moisture. Use approximately 3/4 the amount of oil as butter by weight.

Is this tool free and does it require registration?

Yes, the baking ingredient converter is completely free with no registration required, no limitations, and no hidden costs. Works immediately in any web browser and saves your conversions locally.

Does it work on mobile devices for kitchen use?

Yes, the converter is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones and tablets. It's optimized for kitchen use with touch-friendly controls and readable text for following recipes.

Can I save multiple ingredient conversions at once?

While the converter handles one conversion at a time for accuracy, you can copy results to clipboard and download complete conversion details as text files for meal planning and recipe development.

Baking Ingredient Converter

Convert between different baking ingredients like flour, sugar, butter with precise weight and volume measurements for consistent recipes

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How it works: Converts between volume and weight for baking ingredients. Different ingredients have different densities, so 1 cup of flour ≠ 1 cup of sugar by weight.

Baking Ingredient Reference Chart

Essential ingredient weights and conversions for accurate baking

Flour

All-Purpose Flour

1 cup:120g

1 tbsp:7.5g

1 tsp:2.5g

Density:0.51

Bread Flour

1 cup:127g

1 tbsp:7.9g

1 tsp:2.6g

Density:0.54

Cake Flour

1 cup:114g

1 tbsp:7.1g

1 tsp:2.4g

Density:0.48

Whole Wheat Flour

1 cup:120g

1 tbsp:7.5g

1 tsp:2.5g

Density:0.51

Almond Flour

1 cup:96g

1 tbsp:6g

1 tsp:2g

Density:0.41

Coconut Flour

1 cup:128g

1 tbsp:8g

1 tsp:2.7g

Density:0.54

Sugar

Granulated Sugar

1 cup:200g

1 tbsp:12.5g

1 tsp:4.2g

Density:0.85

Brown Sugar (Packed)

1 cup:220g

1 tbsp:13.8g

1 tsp:4.6g

Density:0.93

Brown Sugar (Light)

1 cup:190g

1 tbsp:11.9g

1 tsp:4g

Density:0.8

Powdered Sugar

1 cup:120g

1 tbsp:7.5g

1 tsp:2.5g

Density:0.51

Caster Sugar

1 cup:200g

1 tbsp:12.5g

1 tsp:4.2g

Density:0.85

Fat

Butter (Unsalted)

1 cup:227g

1 tbsp:14.2g

1 tsp:4.7g

Density:0.96

Butter (Salted)

1 cup:227g

1 tbsp:14.2g

1 tsp:4.7g

Density:0.96

Coconut Oil

1 cup:218g

1 tbsp:13.6g

1 tsp:4.5g

Density:0.92

Olive Oil

1 cup:216g

1 tbsp:13.5g

1 tsp:4.5g

Density:0.91

Liquid

Milk (Whole)

1 cup:240g

1 tbsp:15g

1 tsp:5g

Density:1.01

Water

1 cup:236.6g

1 tbsp:14.8g

1 tsp:4.9g

Density:1

Heavy Cream

1 cup:238g

1 tbsp:14.9g

1 tsp:5g

Density:1.01

Honey

1 cup:340g

1 tbsp:21.3g

1 tsp:7.1g

Density:1.44

Maple Syrup

1 cup:322g

1 tbsp:20.1g

1 tsp:6.7g

Density:1.36

Grain

Rolled Oats

1 cup:90g

1 tbsp:5.6g

1 tsp:1.9g

Density:0.38

Quick Oats

1 cup:85g

1 tbsp:5.3g

1 tsp:1.8g

Density:0.36

Rice (White, Uncooked)

1 cup:185g

1 tbsp:11.6g

1 tsp:3.9g

Density:0.78

Nut

Chopped Walnuts

1 cup:117g

1 tbsp:7.3g

1 tsp:2.4g

Density:0.49

Chopped Almonds

1 cup:143g

1 tbsp:8.9g

1 tsp:3g

Density:0.6

Leavening

Baking Powder

1 cup:192g

1 tbsp:12g

1 tsp:4g

Density:0.81

Baking Soda

1 cup:230g

1 tbsp:14.4g

1 tsp:4.8g

Density:0.97

Other

Cocoa Powder

1 cup:85g

1 tbsp:5.3g

1 tsp:1.8g

Density:0.36

Chocolate Chips

1 cup:170g

1 tbsp:10.6g

1 tsp:3.5g

Density:0.72

🥖 Pro Baking Tips

• Measure flour by weight for consistent results
• Brown sugar measurements can vary significantly when packed vs. unpacked
• Cocoa powder is much lighter than flour - use precise measurements
• Butter temperature affects volume but not weight
• Different flours have different protein content affecting baking results

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