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Convert recipe amounts accurately, per ingredient.

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Kitchen conversions
1 cup = 16 tbsp = 240 ml · 1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 ml · 1 tsp = 5 ml · 1 stick butter = 113 g

Volume-to-weight depends on the ingredient (a cup of flour ≈ 120 g but a cup of water = 240 g), so weigh for baking accuracy. Note the US cup is 240 ml while the metric cup is 250 ml and the UK imperial cup is ~284 ml.

Convert recipes with confidence

Recipes mix volume (cups, spoons) and weight (grams, ounces), and the relationship between them depends on the ingredient's density. Choose your ingredient so the calculator uses the right density — then enter any amount in any unit and read all the others at once.

For baking especially, weighing in grams gives the most consistent results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do cups-to-grams depend on the ingredient? +

A cup is a volume, a gram is a weight. Because ingredients have different densities, one cup of flour (~125 g) weighs far less than one cup of honey (~340 g). Pick the ingredient for an accurate conversion.

Which cup size is used? +

The US customary cup of 236.6 mL. Tablespoon = 14.79 mL and teaspoon = 4.93 mL.

Is weighing more accurate than cups? +

Yes — weighing with a scale removes the variability of how tightly you pack a cup, which is why most bakers prefer grams.

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