What Is a Cooking Unit Converter?
A cooking unit converter helps you translate between volume and weight measurements commonly used in recipes around the world. Whether converting cups to milliliters or ounces to grams, this tool makes international recipes accessible from any kitchen.
Volume vs. Weight in Cooking
Recipes from different countries use different measurement systems. American recipes typically use cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons (volume), while European and professional recipes prefer grams and milliliters (weight/metric). Baking, in particular, benefits from weight-based measurements for greater precision.
Common Cooking Conversions
- 1 US cup = 236.6 ml
- 1 tablespoon = 14.8 ml (US) or 15 ml (metric)
- 1 teaspoon = 4.9 ml (US) or 5 ml (metric)
- 1 fluid ounce = 29.6 ml
- 1 ounce = 28.35 g
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert volume to weight directly?
Volume-to-weight conversion depends on the ingredient's density. Water, for example, weighs about 1 g per ml, but flour weighs roughly 0.53 g per ml. This converter treats volume and weight as separate categories for general-purpose use.
What is the difference between US and metric tablespoons?
A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, while a metric tablespoon (used in the UK and Australia) is exactly 15 ml. The difference is small but can accumulate in recipes requiring many tablespoons.