Cooking Measurement Converter

US measurements use cups, tablespoons, and ounces, while metric measurements use milliliters, grams, and liters. The main difference is in the base units and conversion factors. For example, 1 cup equals 236.59 ml in US measurements.

Converting between weight and volume depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 cup of water weighs 236.59 grams, but 1 cup of flour weighs about 120 grams. The calculator provides accurate conversions for common ingredients.

For the most accurate measurements:

• Use a digital scale for weight measurements
• Use proper measuring cups and spoons for volume
• Level off dry ingredients
• Measure liquids at eye level

To scale a recipe, multiply all ingredients by the same factor. For example, to double a recipe, multiply all measurements by 2. The calculator can help you convert the scaled measurements to appropriate units.

Common abbreviations include:

• tsp = teaspoon
• tbsp = tablespoon
• oz = ounce
• lb = pound
• ml = milliliter
• g = gram