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Cooking Converter

Convert cooking measurements instantly. Type a value in any unit and all others update in real time — cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, fluid ounces and more.

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About This Converter

This cooking converter handles 11 common kitchen volume units, covering both US customary and metric measurements. All conversions pass through a milliliter base for precision. Whether you are scaling a recipe up or down, converting between an American cookbook's cups and a European recipe's milliliters, or figuring out how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon, this tool gives you instant answers. Note that these are volume conversions — converting between weight (grams, ounces) and volume depends on the ingredient's density and is not covered here.

FAQ

What is the difference between a US cup and a metric cup?
A US cup is exactly 236.588 mL, while a metric cup (used in Australia, New Zealand, and some other countries) is exactly 250 mL. The difference is about 5.7%, which can matter in baking where precision counts.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are 3 US teaspoons in 1 US tablespoon. In metric terms, 1 US tablespoon is about 14.79 mL and 1 US teaspoon is about 4.93 mL.
Can I convert between weight and volume for cooking?
Not directly with a simple ratio. Volume-to-weight conversion depends on the density of the ingredient. For example, 1 cup of flour weighs about 125 g, but 1 cup of sugar weighs about 200 g, and 1 cup of water weighs about 236 g. You need an ingredient-specific conversion chart for accurate weight-to-volume conversions.
Why is the Australian tablespoon different?
The Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, compared to the US/UK tablespoon of about 15 mL. This is a historical difference in how the measurement was standardized. Australian recipes assume the larger tablespoon, so be careful when following recipes from different countries.

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