Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert cooking measurements between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, and metric units. Essential for adapting international recipes.
🍳 Cooking📐 Converts cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid oz, and mL
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Formula & Reference
| Variable | Formula | Units |
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| Cooking Measurement Converter | Converts cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid oz, and mL | converted amount |
Step-by-Step Examples
Example 1
Cups to Tablespoons
2.5 cups to tablespoons.
- 2.5 cups x 16 tbsp/cup = 40 tablespoons
✓ 40 tablespoons
Example 2
Liters to Cups
1.5 L to US cups.
- 1,500 mL / 236.588 = 6.34 cups
✓ 6.34 cups
Example 3
Teaspoons to mL
3 teaspoons to mL.
- 3 x 4.929 = 14.787 mL = 1 tablespoon
✓ 14.79 mL
Real-World Applications
Home Cooks
Convert between US and metric recipe measurements.
International Cooks
Adapt UK, Australian, and European recipes to US measures.
Baby Formula
Convert formula measurements precisely.
Bartenders
Scale cocktail recipes between measurement systems.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Fluid oz vs weight oz
A fluid ounce measures volume (29.6 mL). A weight ounce measures mass (28.35 g). 1 cup = 8 fluid oz. 1 cup of flour weighs about 4-5 weight oz.
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US cups vs metric cups
US cup = 236.6 mL. Australian/Canadian metric cup = 250 mL. A recipe from Australia will differ by ~5.6% per cup.
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Tablespoon size varies
US tablespoon = 14.787 mL. UK = 15 mL. Australian = 20 mL. International recipes may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kitchen measurement quick reference? ▾
1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.6 mL. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.8 mL. 1 pint = 2 cups. 1 quart = 4 cups. 1 gallon = 16 cups.
Why use weight instead of volume? ▾
Weight (grams) is more accurate for dry ingredients. 1 cup of flour can weigh 115-150g depending on scooping technique. 120g is always 120g. Professional bakers use weight.
How to convert international temperatures? ▾
Celsius to Fahrenheit: (C x 9/5) + 32. 180°C = 356°F (typical baking). 200°C = 392°F.
What is a dash? ▾
About 1/8 teaspoon. A pinch is about 1/16 teaspoon. For precision baking, use standard measuring tools rather than pinch/dash.
Measuring sticky ingredients? ▾
Spray measuring cup with cooking spray before honey, molasses, or peanut butter. Or use weight measurements for stickies.