Cooking Unit Converter
Convert cups, teaspoons, milliliters, grams, ounces, and oven temperatures — then dig into formulas, charts, and kitchen-ready examples below.
Result
Volume uses US kitchen measures. Cup ↔ gram depends on the ingredient; use weight mode for accurate mass.
How it works
Choose conversion type
Switch between volume, weight, or oven temperature.
Enter an amount
Type the value you have from your recipe or package.
Pick from / to units
Select units on each side, or tap swap to reverse them.
Read the result
The converted value updates instantly. Scroll for formulas and charts.
Quick reference
| Measure | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | ~237 ml · 16 tbsp · 48 tsp |
| 1 tablespoon | ~15 ml · 3 tsp |
| 1 pound | ~454 g · 16 oz |
| 180°C | 356°F (common baking) |
Why cooking conversions matter
Recipes jump between cups, grams, milliliters, and oven settings depending on where they were written. US home cooks often see cups and °F; many international and baking recipes use grams and °C. Converting correctly keeps texture and timing close to what the author intended.
Volume (cups, spoons, ml) measures space. Weight (g, oz, lb) measures mass. They are not interchangeable for every ingredient — a cup of flour does not weigh the same as a cup of honey. For baking precision, weigh when you can.
US volume ladder
Volume conversion basics
Formula
to_unit = from_value × (ml_per_from ÷ ml_per_to)
- tsp≈ 4.93 ml (US teaspoon)
- tbsp≈ 14.79 ml (US tablespoon)
- cup≈ 236.59 ml (US cup)
- fl oz≈ 29.57 ml (US fluid ounce)
This converter uses US kitchen volumes. Metric cups are often 250 ml.
Worked example
Convert 1½ cups to milliliters.
1.5 × 236.59 ≈ 355 ml
Handy for scaling a FoodsLiver recipe that lists cups when your measuring jug only shows ml.
Weight conversion basics
Weight conversions are direct mass relationships — no ingredient density required:
- 1 kilogram = 1000 grams
- 1 pound ≈ 453.6 grams
- 1 ounce ≈ 28.35 grams
- 1 pound = 16 ounces
Quick weight anchors
1 lb
454 g
approx.
8 oz
227 g
half pound
100 g
3.5 oz
metric pack
Oven temperature conversion
Formula
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 · °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
- °CCelsius — common outside the US
- °FFahrenheit — common on US ovens
- FanFan/convection often runs ~20°C lower than still oven
- CheckOvens vary — use visual doneness and thermometers
Common oven temperatures
Gentle
160°C
320°F
Bake
180°C
356°F
Roast
200°C
392°F
Hot
220°C
428°F
Cups vs grams: the density trap
Converting cups of flour, sugar, or butter into grams needs density — how tightly the ingredient packs into the cup. Scooping flour can vary by tens of grams per cup. That is why professional bakers prefer scales.
Use Volume mode for liquids and spoon measures. Use Weight mode when your recipe already lists grams or ounces. Pair with the Recipe Scaler when you also need a different serving count.