Cooking Unit Converter
Converts between cooking units for volume (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml, liters), weight (grams, ounces, pounds), and temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin). Useful when a recipe uses different units than you're used to.
How to use
- Pick the category: volume, weight, or temperature.
- Enter your value and select the unit you're converting from.
- Choose the target unit and the result shows up instantly.
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Recipes from different countries use different measurement systems and switching between them mid-cook is annoying. American recipes use cups and tablespoons; European recipes typically use grams. Baking in particular requires precision - being off by a tablespoon of baking powder or a few grams of salt can matter.
This converter handles the three main cooking conversions: volume (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, millilitres, litres), weight (grams, ounces, kilograms, pounds), and temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin for those with a scientific kitchen). Note that volume-to-weight conversions depend on the ingredient - 1 cup of flour is about 120g but 1 cup of sugar is about 200g.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I directly convert cups to grams for all ingredients?
Cups measure volume; grams measure mass. The conversion depends on density. 1 cup of water = 237g; 1 cup of all-purpose flour = about 120g; 1 cup of honey = about 340g. For accurate weight measurements of a specific ingredient, use a density-based converter or a dedicated ingredient conversion table.
What is the difference between a US cup and a metric cup?
A US cup is 240ml. A metric cup (used in Australia, Canada, and South Africa) is 250ml. For most recipes the difference is negligible, but for precise baking it can add up across multiple cups of an ingredient.
What temperature is a medium oven?
Medium oven: 170-190C / 340-375F. Low oven: 130-150C / 265-300F. High oven: 200-230C / 390-445F. Fan-assisted ovens run about 10-20C hotter than stated for conventional settings.