Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces and milliliters — the fast way to rescale a recipe or translate an American one.
Kitchen cheat sheet
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons ≈ 15 mL
- 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 8 fl oz ≈ 237 mL
- 1 US pint = 2 cups · 1 quart = 4 cups · 1 gallon = 16 cups
Grams per US cup (common ingredients)
Cups measure volume, grams measure weight — so the conversion depends on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | 1 US cup ≈ |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 g |
| Butter | 227 g (2 sticks) |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 g |
| Rolled oats | 90 g |
| Water / milk | 237 g |
Frequently asked questions
Why does my "cup" differ from American recipes?
The US cup is about 237 mL, but the metric cup used in Australia and NZ is 250 mL, and old UK recipes may use the 284 mL imperial cup. This tool converts between US and metric cups directly.
Are Australian tablespoons different?
Yes — an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL (4 teaspoons), while US and UK tablespoons are about 15 mL (3 teaspoons). Watch for this in Australian recipes.
Can I convert cups of flour to grams here?
Use the ingredient table above — volume-to-weight depends on density. For precise baking, a kitchen scale beats cups every time.
Last updated: 2026-07-13