Cooking Converter
Convert Cups, Tablespoons, Teaspoons, Ounces, Grams, Milliliters, and More
Free online cooking unit converter for all your kitchen needs. Instantly convert between US, UK, and metric cooking measurements with accuracy and ease.
Note: For weight conversions (g, kg, oz, lb), the converter assumes water density. For different ingredients, refer to the ingredient density table below.
What is a Cooking Converter?
A cooking converter is a tool that allows you to quickly and accurately convert between different units of volume and weight used in recipes. This is especially useful when working with recipes from different countries that use different measurement systems (US customary, UK imperial, or metric), or when you need to scale a recipe up or down.
Common Ingredient Density Table
For weight-to-volume conversions, use this table for common ingredients:
| Ingredient | 1 US Cup (g) |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125-130g |
| Granulated sugar | 200g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220g |
| Powdered sugar | 120g |
| Butter | 227g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185g |
| Salt | 288g |
| Water | 237g |
| Milk | 244g |
| Vegetable oil | 218g |
Quick Reference Chart
| 3 teaspoons | = | 1 tablespoon |
| 16 tablespoons | = | 1 US cup |
| 1 US cup | = | 8 fluid ounces |
| 2 cups | = | 1 pint |
| 2 pints | = | 1 quart |
| 4 quarts | = | 1 gallon |
| 1 US cup | = | 237 ml |
How to Use the Cooking Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert.
- Select the unit you are converting from.
- View instant conversions to all other supported units below.
Why Use ManyCalcs Cooking Converter?
- Completely free and ad-free.
- Supports all major cooking units from US, UK, and metric systems.
- Instant, accurate, and easy-to-use interface.
- Mobile-friendly and accessible on any device.
- Includes reference tables for common ingredient densities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are US and UK cups different?
- A US cup is 237ml, while a UK cup is 284ml, and a metric cup is standardized at 250ml.
- How do I convert a recipe from US to metric?
- Enter each measurement in its original US unit and convert to the equivalent metric unit.
- Can I convert weight to volume and vice versa?
- Yes, but these conversions depend on the density of the ingredient. For accurate conversions, refer to the ingredient density table.
- Is this cooking converter free?
- Yes, the ManyCalcs cooking converter is 100% free and always will be.
For more information, see Cooking weights and measures on Wikipedia.