Kitchen Measurement Converter
Convert between US cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces and metric measurements (ml, liters, grams, kg) for cooking and baking.
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How to use this calculator
Each unit has a fixed conversion factor relative to a base unit (ml for volume, grams for mass). Divide by the from-unit factor and multiply by the to-unit factor.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ml in a cup?
1 US cup = 236.6 ml. An Imperial (UK) cup is 284 ml, but most modern recipes use US cup measurements.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces.
Why can't I convert cups to grams?
Cups measure volume while grams measure mass. The conversion depends on the ingredient's density — 1 cup of flour weighs ~120g, but 1 cup of water weighs 236g. Use an ingredient-specific converter for mass conversions.
How many ml in a tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon = 14.79 ml. A metric tablespoon is exactly 15 ml, and a UK tablespoon is 17.76 ml.
Kitchen Measurement Converter — US to Metric and Back
US vs Metric Kitchen Measurements
American recipes use cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and fluid ounces. Most of the rest of the world uses metric — grams, kilograms, and milliliters. Converting between systems is essential when cooking from international recipes.
Key Kitchen Conversion Reference
1 cup = 236.6 ml = 16 tbsp | 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.8 ml | 1 fluid oz = 29.6 ml | 1 oz = 28.35 g | 1 pound = 453.6 g | 1 kg = 2.205 lbs.
When to Use Weight vs Volume
Professional bakers prefer weight measurements (grams) over volume (cups) because they are more accurate — a loosely packed cup of flour can weigh 120g while a packed cup can weigh 160g. Always use grams for precise baking.
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