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Cooking Measurement Converter

Convert cooking measurements between cups, tablespoons, ounces, grams, and more. Includes temperature conversions for recipes.

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Quick Reference

1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 237 ml
1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 0.5 fl oz = 15 ml
1 stick butter = 8 tbsp = 0.5 cup = 4 oz = 113g
1 pound = 16 oz = 454g
1 cup flour = ~120g (varies by type)
1 cup sugar = ~200g

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Cooking Measurement Conversions

Convert between US customary, metric, and imperial measurements used in recipes. US recipes use volume (cups, tablespoons); most international recipes use weight (grams).

Volume Conversions

  • 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 237 ml
  • 1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 0.5 fl oz = 15 ml
  • 1 pint = 2 cups = 473 ml
  • 1 quart = 4 cups = 946 ml
  • 1 gallon = 16 cups = 4 quarts = 3.8 L

Weight Conversions

  • 1 ounce = 28.35 grams
  • 1 pound = 16 oz = 454 grams
  • 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds = 35.27 oz

Common Oven Temperatures

  • 250°F = 120°C (Low — slow roasting)
  • 325°F = 163°C (Moderate low — casseroles)
  • 350°F = 175°C (Moderate — most baking)
  • 375°F = 190°C (Moderate high — cookies)
  • 400°F = 200°C (Hot — roasting vegetables)
  • 425°F = 218°C (Hot — pizza, bread)
  • 450°F = 230°C (Very hot — searing)
  • 500°F = 260°C (Broil)

Temperature formula: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 and °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

Volume vs Weight: Why It Matters

A cup of flour can weigh 120-160 grams depending on how you scoop it — that's up to a 33% difference. Volume works fine for liquids and casual cooking, but weight is more reliable for baking. Key examples:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour: 120g (spooned) to 160g (packed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar: 200g
  • 1 cup brown sugar: 220g (packed)
  • 1 cup butter: 227g (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup water/milk: 237g
  • 1 cup honey: 340g

Common Ingredient Equivalents

  • 1 stick butter: ½ cup = 8 tbsp = 4 oz = 113g
  • 1 large egg: about 50g (3 tbsp liquid)
  • 1 clove garlic: ½ tsp minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon: about 3 tbsp
  • Juice of 1 lime: about 2 tbsp
  • 1 medium onion, diced: about 1 cup

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup, and each tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, so a cup also holds 48 teaspoons. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons, a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons and a third of a cup is 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon. These are volume measures and apply to any ingredient.

How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius for oven temperatures?

Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature, then multiply by 5/9. A 350 F oven is (350 - 32) x 5/9 = 177 C, usually rounded to 175 or 180 C on a dial. To go the other way, multiply Celsius by 9/5 and add 32, so 200 C equals 392 F, close to a 400 F setting.

How much does a stick of butter weigh?

One US stick of butter weighs 4 ounces, or 113 grams, and measures 8 tablespoons or half a cup. Two sticks make 1 cup, about 227 g, and four sticks make a 1-pound box. Most wrappers are printed with tablespoon marks, so a recipe asking for 3 tablespoons can be cut straight from the stick.

How many ounces are in a cup?

One US cup holds 8 fluid ounces, about 237 mL. That is a volume measure, so a cup weighs 8 ounces only for water and similar liquids. A cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 4.2 ounces (120 g) and a cup of granulated sugar about 7 ounces (200 g), so dry ingredients need their own conversion.

How do I convert grams to cups?

Divide the gram amount by the weight of one cup of that ingredient. For all-purpose flour divide by 120, for granulated sugar divide by 200 and for water or milk divide by 237. So 360 g of flour is 3 cups and 100 g of sugar is half a cup. Each ingredient has its own density, so no single factor fits all.