Culinary Measurement Converter
Easily convert between different cooking measurements including cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, milliliters, and grams.
Cooking Measurement Units Explained
Culinary measurement units quantify ingredients in recipes. Understanding these measurements is essential for successful cooking and baking, especially when converting between U.S. customary measurements and metric units.
Volume Measurements
| Unit | Abbreviation | Equivalent (in mL) | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | tsp | 4.93 mL | Spices, extracts, leavening agents |
| Tablespoon | tbsp | 14.79 mL | Oils, butter, minor ingredients |
| Fluid Ounce | fl oz | 29.57 mL | Liquids, broth, sauces |
| Cup | c | 236.59 mL | Flour, sugar, liquids, major ingredients |
| Pint | pt | 473.18 mL | Berries, cream, larger quantities |
| Quart | qt | 946.35 mL | Soups, stocks, ice cream |
| Gallon | gal | 3,785.41 mL | Large-batch recipes, beverages |
Weight Measurements
| Unit | Abbreviation | Equivalent | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ounce (weight) | oz | 28.35 g | Cheese, chocolate, meat |
| Pound | lb | 453.59 g | Flour, sugar, meats, bulk ingredients |
| Gram | g | 1 g | Precise baking, spices |
| Kilogram | kg | 1,000 g | Large batch ingredients |
Common Cooking Conversions
- 1 Cup = 16 Tablespoons = 48 Teaspoons
- 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons
- 1 Cup = 8 Fluid Ounces = 236.59 Milliliters
- 1 Pint = 2 Cups = 16 Fluid Ounces
- 1 Quart = 2 Pints = 4 Cups
- 1 Gallon = 4 Quarts = 16 Cups
- 1 Pound = 16 Ounces ≈ 454 Grams
- 1 Kilogram = 2.2 Pounds = 35.27 Ounces
Cooking Tips & Measurement Facts
Baking Tips
- For precision, weigh ingredients like flour
- 1 cup sifted flour ≈ 120g
- 1 cup granulated sugar ≈ 200g
- 1 cup butter ≈ 227g (2 sticks)
- 1 large egg ≈ 50g (without shell)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour ≠ 1 cup cake flour
Cooking Equivalents
- Dash or pinch ≈ 1/8 teaspoon
- 1 stick of butter = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
- 1 clove of garlic ≈ 1 teaspoon minced
- 1 medium onion ≈ 1 cup chopped
- 1 lemon ≈ 2-3 tablespoons juice
- 1 cup packed brown sugar ≈ 220g