Cooking Unit Converter

Convert between cooking measurements for recipes. Handle cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, milliliters, and more with ingredient-specific conversions.

Cooking Unit Converter

How to Use the Cooking Unit Converter

  1. Enter Amount: Input the quantity you want to convert
  2. Select Ingredient: Choose the ingredient type for accurate volume-to-weight conversions
  3. Choose Units: Select your source unit and target unit from the dropdown menus
  4. View Results: See the converted value with the conversion formula
  5. Check All Units: View conversions to all other common cooking units
  6. Reference Chart: Use the common conversions for quick recipe adjustments

Cooking Measurement Tips

Baking vs Cooking

Baking requires precise measurements because chemical reactions depend on exact ratios. Use weight measurements (grams, ounces) for flour, sugar, and butter in baking. Cooking allows more flexibility - a little extra garlic or salt won't ruin a stew.

For best baking results, invest in a kitchen scale. Measuring flour by weight is more accurate than cups because flour compresses differently each time you scoop it.

Common Substitutions

  • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
  • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
  • 1 stick butter = 8 tablespoons = 4 ounces
  • 1 fluid ounce ≠ 1 ounce by weight

Measuring Accurately

Dry Ingredients

Spoon flour or sugar into measuring cups without packing, then level off with a straight edge. Don't scoop directly from the bag as this compresses the ingredient and gives too much. For brown sugar, pack it firmly unless the recipe says otherwise.

Liquid Ingredients

Place the measuring cup on a flat surface and pour to the line. Check at eye level - looking from above or below gives inaccurate readings. Use liquid measuring cups (with pour spouts) for liquids and dry measuring cups (flat rim) for dry ingredients.

International Recipes

UK and Australian cups are slightly different from US cups. When following international recipes, check if they specify metric (milliliters/grams) or which country's cups they use. Metric measurements are most reliable for international cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to select an ingredient type?

Different ingredients have different densities. 1 cup of flour weighs differently than 1 cup of sugar, so ingredient type is crucial for volume-to-weight conversions.

How accurate are the conversions?

Volume-to-volume and weight-to-weight conversions are exact. Volume-to-weight conversions use standard ingredient densities and are accurate for most cooking purposes.

Can I convert between metric and imperial units?

Yes! Our converter seamlessly converts between US customary (cups, tablespoons) and metric (milliliters, grams) measurements.