Cooking Converter

How to Convert Between Cooking Volume and Weight Units

Cooking is both a science and an art, and accurate measurements are key to delicious results. Our Cooking Converter helps you easily convert between common kitchen units for both volume (teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, milliliters, liters) and weight (grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds). Whether you're a home cook, baker, chef, or student, understanding cooking conversions is essential for following recipes, scaling ingredients, and achieving consistent results. This tool provides instant, accurate results and educational explanations for each unit.

How to Use the Cooking Converter

  • Enter the amount you want to convert (e.g., 1.5 cups, 100 grams).
  • Select the unit of the value (e.g., cups, grams, ounces).
  • Click Convert to see the equivalent values in all supported units of the same type (volume or weight).
  • Use the results for baking, cooking, meal prep, or adapting recipes from different countries.

Parameters Explained

  • Amount: The numeric value you want to convert. This can be any real number, positive or negative, and may include decimals for precision.
  • Unit: The scale of your input value. Choose from:
    • Teaspoons (tsp): Common for small amounts of spices or baking powder. 1 tsp = 4.92892 ml.
    • Tablespoons (tbsp): Used for larger amounts of ingredients. 1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 14.7868 ml.
    • Fluid Ounces (fl oz): Used in US recipes for liquid ingredients. 1 fl oz = 2 tbsp = 29.5735 ml.
    • Cups (cup): Standard in US recipes. 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 236.588 ml.
    • Pints (pt): Used for larger liquid amounts. 1 pt = 2 cups = 473.176 ml.
    • Quarts (qt): Used for even larger volumes. 1 qt = 2 pt = 946.353 ml.
    • Gallons (gal): Used for very large volumes. 1 gal = 4 qt = 3785.41 ml.
    • Milliliters (ml): Metric unit for small liquid amounts. 1 ml = 0.001 l.
    • Liters (l): Metric unit for larger liquid amounts. 1 l = 1,000 ml.
    • Grams (g): Metric unit for weight. 1 g = 0.001 kg.
    • Kilograms (kg): Metric unit for larger weights. 1 kg = 1,000 g.
    • Ounces (oz): Used in US/UK for small weights. 1 oz = 28.3495 g.
    • Pounds (lb): Used in US/UK for larger weights. 1 lb = 16 oz = 453.592 g.

FAQs

  • Why are there so many cooking units?
    Cooking units developed in different countries and cultures. The metric system is used worldwide, while the US and UK use their own customary units.
  • How do I convert between volume and weight?
    Volume and weight are different types of measurements. To convert between them, you need to know the ingredient's density. This calculator converts within volume or within weight, not between them.
  • What's the difference between US and UK cups?
    A US cup is 236.588 ml, while a UK (imperial) cup is 284 ml. This calculator uses US measurements unless otherwise noted.
  • Can I use negative or decimal values?
    Yes! Negative values may be used in math or science, and decimals allow for precise measurements.
  • Where are these units used?
    Metric units are standard in science and most countries. US customary units are used in the United States, and UK imperial units are used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.

Description

Our Cooking Converter is an educational tool designed for home cooks, bakers, chefs, students, and anyone who needs to convert cooking measurements quickly and accurately. Learn about the history and science of kitchen units, see real-world examples, and understand why accurate measurement is important for culinary success. This tool is mobile-friendly, modern, and optimized for all devices. Share it with classmates, educators, and fellow food lovers to help everyone master the art and science of cooking. Keywords: cooking converter, kitchen converter, cups to grams, tablespoons to milliliters, culinary education, recipe conversion, baking, cooking measurements, metric to imperial.

Cooking Converter