Cooking Measurement Converter
Enter a decimal or cooking fraction, then choose the measurement and units you need.
Quick answer
Choose volume or weight first. Converting between volume and weight requires an ingredient-specific density.
How the converter works
Volume units are converted through milliliters and weight units through grams. Volume and weight are kept separate because converting between them requires an ingredient density.
Common kitchen measurement references
| Measure | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 236.6 milliliters |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.79 milliliters |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.929 milliliters |
| 1 US fluid ounce | 29.57 milliliters |
| 1 pound | 453.6 grams |
| 1 kilogram | 2.205 pounds |
Practical examples
- 1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters.
- 1 US tablespoon = 3 US teaspoons.
- 1 pound = 453.6 grams.
Measurement notes
Keep volume and weight separate unless you select an ingredient-aware converter. A cup of flour and a cup of sugar do not weigh the same.
Common question
Why can’t I convert cups directly to grams here?
Cups measure volume and grams measure weight. Use a cups-to-grams converter and select the ingredient to account for density.