Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces and grams for common ingredients using standard conversion tables
Volume Conversions
Metric Conversions
💡 Pro Tip: For accurate baking, measure ingredients by weight when possible. Different ingredients have different weights per cup - flour weighs much less than sugar! Use our ingredient-specific settings for more precise conversions.
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Complete Guide: Cooking Measurement Converter
Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively
The Cooking Measurement Converter transforms measurements between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, milliliters, and grams. For volume-to-weight conversions, it includes ingredient-specific density data for 13 common ingredients so that one cup of flour converts to about 120 grams while one cup of sugar converts to about 200 grams. All conversion happens in the browser.
This tool stores exact volume conversion factors (1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 236.6 ml) and ingredient-specific grams-per-cup values. When converting between volume units, it applies the standard ratios. When converting between volume and weight, it uses the selected ingredient's density.
Converting US recipes to metric
Convert a recipe in cups and tablespoons to milliliters and grams for use with metric measuring tools.
Scaling recipes
Convert ingredient amounts when doubling or halving a recipe to maintain correct proportions.
Measuring by weight for baking precision
Convert volume measurements from a cookbook to grams for more accurate baking with a kitchen scale.
Substituting ingredients
Convert the volume of one ingredient to the weight equivalent of a substitute ingredient.
Select an ingredient (optional)
Choose an ingredient for accurate volume-to-weight conversions.
Enter the value and units
Type the amount and select the source and target units.
View the conversion
The result appears instantly.
Copy the result
Copy the converted measurement for use in your recipe.
1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces = 236.6 ml.
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 0.5 fluid ounces = 14.8 ml.
For baking precision, weigh ingredients rather than using volume.
Different ingredients weigh different amounts per cup due to density differences.
What units are supported?
The converter supports cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, milliliters, and grams. You can convert between any pair.
How are volume-to-weight conversions handled?
The tool uses ingredient-specific density data. Select an ingredient and the tool uses its grams-per-cup value to convert between volume and weight accurately.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All conversion happens in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. The converter is mobile-responsive and designed for kitchen use on phones and tablets.
What ingredients are included?
13 common baking ingredients including water, milk, flour, sugar, brown sugar, butter, oil, honey, rice, oats, and cocoa powder.