Cooking Measurement Converter
Converting between different measurement systems can be tricky. Use this comprehensive guide to convert between metric and imperial units, plus get quick reference for common cooking measurements.
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Conversion Reference Table
| From | Imperial | Metric | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons | 15 ml | Volume |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons | 60 ml | Volume |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 80 ml | Volume |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 120 ml | Volume |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 240 ml | Volume |
| 1 pint | 2 cups | 480 ml | Volume |
| 1 quart | 4 cups | 960 ml | Volume |
| 1 gallon | 16 cups | 3.8 liters | Volume |
| 1 ounce | 2 tablespoons | 28 grams | Weight |
| 1/4 pound | 4 ounces | 113 grams | Weight |
| 1/2 pound | 8 ounces | 227 grams | Weight |
| 1 pound | 16 ounces | 454 grams | Weight |
| 32°F | Freezing point | 0°C | Temperature |
| 212°F | Boiling point | 100°C | Temperature |
| 350°F | Common baking | 175°C | Temperature |
| 425°F | High heat baking | 220°C | Temperature |
Quick Reference
Pinch1/16 teaspoon
Dash1/8 teaspoon
Smidgen1/32 teaspoon
Drop1/60 teaspoon
1 stick butter1/2 cup = 8 tbsp = 113g
1 medium egg~50g = 3 tbsp liquid
1 large egg~60g = 4 tbsp liquid
Temperature Formula
Fahrenheit to Celsius:
(°F - 32) × 5/9 = °C
Celsius to Fahrenheit:
(°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F
📏 Volume
Cups, tablespoons, milliliters. Perfect for liquids and loose ingredients like flour.
⚖️ Weight
Grams, ounces, pounds. Most accurate for baking and dense ingredients.
🌡️ Temperature
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion for oven temperatures and cooking.
🚫 Watch Out When Scaling
Converting units is exact, but scaling recipes isn't always linear:
- • Leavening agents (baking powder/soda) — reduce to ~1.5× when doubling
- • Salt & strong seasonings — scale to 1.5× first, then taste
- • Cooking time — larger batches need 25–50% more time, not double
- • Oven temperature — stays the same regardless of batch size
Pro Tips
- • Use weight (grams) for baking accuracy
- • 1 cup varies by ingredient density
- • Level off dry measurements
- • Use liquid measuring cups for liquids
- • Room temperature ingredients mix better
- • Spoon flour into cups (don't scoop)
- • Invest in a kitchen scale
- • Check oven temperature with thermometer