Cooking Converter
Free online cooking converter. Convert cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml, grams and ounces for recipes instantly. Works with both metric and imperial units.
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Cooking Measurement Conversion Guide
Cooking requires precision, and different countries use different measurement systems. The United States primarily uses imperial measurements (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons), while most other countries use metric measurements (milliliters, grams). This converter helps you seamlessly convert between systems so you can follow any recipe from anywhere in the world.
Common Cooking Conversions
- Volume conversions: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 240 milliliters. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 milliliters. 1 fluid ounce = 29.57 milliliters.
- Weight conversions: 1 ounce = 28.35 grams. 1 pound = 453.6 grams. 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds.
- Temperature conversions: Celsius to Fahrenheit: (°C × 9/5) + 32. Fahrenheit to Celsius: (°F - 32) × 5/9.
Tips for Recipe Success
When converting recipes, remember that volume measurements can be less accurate than weight measurements because ingredients have different densities. A cup of flour weighs differently than a cup of sugar. This tool converts volume with volume, weight with weight, and temperature with temperature, so ingredient-specific conversions still need a recipe chart or kitchen scale. For baking, using weight measurements (grams) usually produces more consistent results.
Temperature Equivalents for Cooking
Common oven temperatures: 350°F (175°C) for general baking, 375°F (190°C) for most cookies and cakes, 400°F (200°C) for roasting vegetables and some breads, 425°F (220°C) for high-heat cooking like pizzas, and 450°F (230°C) for broiling. Gas marks used in UK recipes can also be approximated: Gas mark 4 equals about 350°F, Gas mark 5 equals about 375°F, and Gas mark 6 equals about 400°F.