Welcome to our easy-to-use Cooking Unit Converter. Quickly convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and more for perfect recipes every time. Our calculator handles both volume and weight conversions with ingredient-specific density calculations.
Convert between common cooking measurements like cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters. Perfect for adapting recipes between US and metric measurements or scaling recipes up or down.
Follow these simple steps to convert between cooking measurements:
The calculator will immediately display a table with all equivalent measurements, sorted from largest to smallest.
The results table shows equivalent measurements in multiple units:
For weight-to-volume conversions, the calculator uses standard density values for common ingredients to ensure accuracy.
Our cooking measurement converter offers several advantages for home cooks and professional chefs:
Several factors can influence the accuracy of cooking conversions:
Our calculator uses standard conversion factors and ingredient densities to provide the most accurate results possible for everyday cooking.
Our calculator uses these standard conversion formulas:
All volume conversions use milliliters (ml) as the base unit:
Result = (Amount × From Unit Factor) ÷ To Unit Factor
Where the conversion factors are:
When converting between weight (grams) and volume, the calculator uses ingredient density:
Volume in ml = Weight in grams ÷ Ingredient Density (g/ml)
Standard ingredient densities used in our calculator:
Recipes from the United States typically use volume-based measurements (cups, tablespoons) and the imperial system, while recipes from most other countries use weight-based measurements (grams) and the metric system. This difference stems from historical traditions and standardization practices. Weight measurements are generally more precise, which is why professional bakers worldwide tend to prefer them.
Volume-to-weight conversions vary in accuracy depending on the ingredient. Liquids convert quite precisely, but dry ingredients can vary based on how they're measured, their moisture content, and how finely they're ground or processed. Our calculator uses average density values for common ingredients, but for professional baking where precision is critical, it's best to use a kitchen scale.
Fluid ounces (fl oz) measure volume, while weight ounces (oz) measure mass. They are not interchangeable except for water, where 1 fluid ounce happens to weigh approximately 1 ounce by weight. For other ingredients, the conversion varies based on density. For example, 1 fluid ounce of honey weighs more than 1 fluid ounce of flour.
No, there are slight differences. A US standard cup is 236.59 ml, while a UK/imperial cup is 284.13 ml, and an Australian metric cup is 250 ml. Our calculator uses US standard measurements by default. When following recipes from different countries, it's important to be aware of these differences, especially for recipes that require precise measurements.
Variations in baking results can occur due to differences in measuring techniques, ingredient brands, altitude, humidity, oven temperature accuracy, and other factors. Using weight measurements (grams) instead of volume measurements can help improve consistency. Additionally, factors like ingredient temperature (especially butter and eggs) can significantly impact baking results.
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Our Cooking Unit Converter makes recipe adaptation quick and easy. Whether you're converting between metric and imperial measurements, scaling recipes, or just need to know how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon, this free tool provides instant, accurate conversions for all your cooking and baking needs. Save time in the kitchen and achieve more consistent results with precise measurement conversions.