Cooking Measurement Converter – Cups, Ounces, Milliliters, Grams & More

The Cooking Measurement Converter helps home cooks, bakers, chefs, and students convert ingredients between common kitchen units such as cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, milliliters, and grams. Because different ingredients vary in density, this tool supports both volume-to-volume conversions (cups → tbsp → mL) and volume-to-weight conversions (cups → grams) using standard ingredient density tables.

Why a Cooking Measurement Converter Matters

• Accuracy in recipes: Ensures the right ingredient quantities—critical in baking where precision matters.
• Convenience: Easily adapt international recipes that use different measurement systems.
• Ingredient flexibility: Switch between grams, ounces, and cups based on your tools.
• Scalability: Resize recipes up or down without errors.

Who This Converter Is For

Home cooks, professional chefs, food bloggers, culinary students, and anyone adapting recipes across US, metric, and UK measurement systems.

Supported Units

• Volume: cups, tablespoons (tbsp), teaspoons (tsp), fluid ounces (fl oz), milliliters (mL), liters (L)
• Weight: grams (g), kilograms (kg), ounces (oz), pounds (lb)
• Kitchen-specific: pinches, dashes (varies by standard)

Standard Conversion Factors

• 1 cup = 240 mL (US) or 250 mL (metric — specify system)
• 1 cup = 16 tbsp
• 1 tbsp = 3 tsp
• 1 fl oz = 29.5735 mL
• 1 liter = 1000 mL
• 1 oz = 28.3495 g

Volume ↔ Weight Conversion (Ingredient-Based)

Weight depends on ingredient density. For example:

• 1 cup of flour ≈ 120 g
• 1 cup of sugar ≈ 200 g
• 1 cup of butter ≈ 227 g (1 stick in the US)
• 1 cup of water = 240 g

Formula:
Weight (g) = Volume (cups) × Density (g per cup)

Sample Ingredient Density Chart

Ingredient	1 Cup (g)	1 Tbsp (g)	1 Tsp (g)
All-purpose flour	120 g	7.5 g	2.5 g
Granulated sugar	200 g	12.5 g	4.2 g
Brown sugar (packed)	220 g	13.75 g	4.6 g
Butter	227 g	14.2 g	4.7 g

Step-by-Step Conversion Examples

Example 1 — Cups to Grams
Problem: Convert 2 cups of flour to grams.
Solution: 2 × 120 g = 240 g.

Example 2 — Tablespoons to Milliliters
Problem: Convert 3 tbsp to mL.
Solution: 1 tbsp = 15 mL → 3 × 15 = 45 mL.

Example 3 — Milliliters to Cups
Problem: Convert 500 mL to US cups.
Solution: 500 ÷ 240 ≈ 2.08 cups.

Example 4 — Metric vs. US Cup
Problem: What’s the difference between US and metric cups?
US cup = 240 mL, Metric cup = 250 mL → Metric cup is slightly larger.

How the Converter Works (User Flow)

1. Choose the type of conversion: volume-to-volume, weight-to-weight, or volume-to-weight.
2. Select the units you are converting from and to (e.g., cups → grams).
3. If converting to/from weight, select the ingredient for density-based accuracy.
4. Enter the value to convert.
5. Click “Convert” — the tool applies the correct factors and ingredient densities.
6. Optional: adjust settings for US or metric cup standards, rounding, or scaling the result.

Input Validation & Notes

• Units must be chosen carefully: US vs metric cups differ.
• Ingredient choice affects grams/oz conversion; flour weighs less than sugar for same volume.
• Supports decimals (e.g., 1.75 cups) and fractional inputs (e.g., ½ cup).
• Rounding is adjustable (nearest gram, tenth, etc.).

Practical Applications

• Baking: Switch between cups and grams for consistent results.
• International recipes: Convert metric to US measurements and vice versa.
• Meal prep: Scale recipes up or down using consistent units.
• Nutritional tracking: Convert serving sizes into grams for calorie counting.
• Cooking classes: Teach students proper measurement techniques.

Limitations & Considerations

• Density values are averages; ingredient brands or moisture levels may vary slightly.
• Sifting, packing, or scooping ingredients changes weight—consider context.
• Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results when cooking or baking.

FAQs – Cooking Measurement Converter

1. Why do grams vary by ingredient?
Because density differs — 1 cup of flour weighs much less than 1 cup of sugar.

2. Are US and metric tablespoons different?
Yes — US tablespoon = 14.79 mL; metric tablespoon = 15 mL.

3. Can the converter scale recipes?
Yes — input multiplier (e.g., ×2 or ×0.5) to adjust ingredient quantities.

4. Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing (grams/ounces) is more accurate, especially in baking.

5. Does the tool include ingredient lists?
Yes — common items like flour, sugar, butter, milk, oil, honey, cocoa powder, etc.

6. Can I convert dry ingredients to mL?
You can, but grams are more reliable; mL is best for liquids.

7. Why do different countries use different cup sizes?
Measurement systems evolved independently; the US retained the 240 mL cup while metric countries standardized at 250 mL.

8. Can I enter fractional measurements?
Yes — inputs like ⅓ cup or 1½ tbsp are supported.

9. How do I convert ounces to tablespoons?
For volume: 1 fl oz = 2 tbsp.

10. Is this tool free?
Yes — it works instantly on any device and doesn’t require registration.

Quick Disclaimer

This Cooking Measurement Converter uses standard unit definitions and average ingredient densities. For professional baking or culinary work, weigh ingredients using a digital kitchen scale for maximum accuracy.