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    Home » How To » Cooking Measurement Charts

    Cooking Measurements and Conversions Chart

    Published: June 25, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: January 26, 2023 Leave a Comment

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    Cooking Measurements chart in the kitchen is an important key factor to achieve the best results in regular day-to-day cooking. The food ingredients are usually measured in US customary (also called US standard), metric and Japanese gō units around the world. All the recipes shared here in this blog are measured using US standard measurements and each recipe card also has metric conversions to make your cooking process simple.

    However, I have created the detailed US to Metric conversion chart here to show how the conversion system works especially for cooking.

    Jump to:
    • What are Cooking Measurements?
    • How does American Measuring Cups and Spoons Look Like?
    • Abbreviations
    • US to Metric Liquid Measurement Conversion Chart
    • US to Metric Dry Measurement Conversion Chart
    • Special Ingredients
    • US Standard Dry Measurement Conversion Chart
    • US Standard Liquid Measurement Conversion Chart
    • Oven Temperature Conversion (c to f or f to c chart)
    • FAQ

    What are Cooking Measurements?

    Cooking Measurements are usually measured in the Metric system in most world countries while it is US Customary in the United States. You may find some of the world recipes in Metric system units such as liters (L), milliliters (mL), grams (g), Kilograms (kg), milligrams (mg), and degrees Celsius (°C). While in the United States the measuring units are cups (c), tablespoon (tbsp), teaspoon (tsp), gallon (gal), fluid ounce (fl oz), and an ounce (oz), and pounds (lb).

    So it might be a little confusing when you land on a recipe that follows a Metric system when you are from the United States or vice versa. Not only that, but you may also have many questions about measuring dry, liquid, and semi-solid ingredients. So this post helps you to understand how it works and how to change US standard kitchen measurements to metrics.

    How does American Measuring Cups and Spoons Look Like?

    If you are used to the Metric or other non-american measuring cups and spoons in your kitchen or you don't religiously use one, you may wonder how does the American standard or customary Kitchen measurement cups and spoons look to get a good idea of the measurement itself. So, I have shared an image below to get an idea on the same. Note that the shape of the cups and spoons may vary based on the manufacture and how they would like to design the appearance of it but they all measure equal quantity when compared the same size of a cup or spoon.

    Black color US Kitchen Measurement Cups and Spoons placed on a grey table

    Abbreviations

    Following are the abbreviations for both US standards and metrics used in recipes for ingredients.

    AbbreviationMeasurement
    lliter
    mlmilliliter
    kgkilogram
    ggrams
    tbsptablespoon
    tspteaspoon
    ozounce
    fl. ozfluid ounce
    ccup
    lbpound
    galgallon
    qtquart
    ptpint

    US to Metric Liquid Measurement Conversion Chart

    Most liquids are converted to milliliters or liters. Let's say if the recipe says ¼ cup oil and you want the conversion in ml, there comes this liquid measurement conversion chart handy. And the answer is ¼ cup to ml is 59 ml, as simple as that. Some of you also look for the vice versa, the ml to cup conversions. Either way, the chart would be very helpful. The chart also includes fl. oz to ml conversions as well.

    Following are the US to Metric Conversions for common Liquid Ingredients.

    US Standard Metric
    1 cup237 ml
    ¾ cup177 ml
    ⅔ cup158 ml
    ½ cup118 ml
    ⅓ cup79 ml
    ¼ cup59 ml
    ⅛ cup30 ml
    1 tablespoon15 ml
    ½ tablespoon7.5 ml
    1 teaspoon5 ml
    ½ teaspoon2.5 ml
    1 Fluid Ounce30 ml

    US to Metric Dry Measurement Conversion Chart

    There are different types of dry ingredients like flour, rice, sugar, cereal, and similar other ingredients that may vary in their value when converted from cups to grams. This is because the rice, sugar, cereals, and nuts are heavier and less compressible compared to flours, and powdered sugar. For instance, 1 cup of rice is equal to 210 g while 1 cup of all-purpose flour is 125 g.

    Similarly, you may also find a difference in the measurements of vegetables, and nuts compared to compressible ingredients like flour. For instance, 1 cup of flour is equal to 125 g while 1 cup of carrot is 128 g.

    So how do you measure the dry ingredients more accurately? To achieve the best cooking results, dry Ingredients are usually filled up to the brim of the measuring cup and then leveled evenly using a knife, especially for flours, powdered sugars, etc.

    On the other hand, if you want to measure the less compressible ingredients like veggies, then it is recommended to chop them to desired sizes to achieve a perfect conversion.

    So I have listed some of the basic dry ingredients conversions from US standard(customary) to Metric to give you all an overall idea. And I have also rounded the decimal value to make them easier to understand.

    Ingredients / US1 cup1 tbsp1 tsp1 oz
    Granulated Sugar166 g13 g4 g28 g
    Powdered Sugar133 g8 g3 g14 g
    Brown Sugar166 g14 g5 g28 g
    Raw Sugar207 g16 g5 g31 g
    All-Purpose Flour125 g8 g3 g28 g
    Wheat Flour113 g7 g3 g28 g
    Bread Flour130 g8 g3 g17 g
    Barley147 g9 g3 g18 g
    Breadcrumb106 g7 g2 g15 g
    Cornflakes28 g2 g0.5 g3 g
    Rice170 g11 g4 g25 g
    Wheat182 g11 g4 g21 g
    Onion52 g3 g1 g7 g
    Carrot128 g8 g3 g16 g
    Potatoes140 g9 g3 g17 g
    kidney beans177 g11 g4 g23 g
    Almonds109 g7 g2 g18 g
    Peanuts125 g8 g3 g16 g
    Garlic Powder76 g5 g2 g9 g

    Special Ingredients

    There are some special ingredients measured differently, for instance, yogurt, and jelly. These kinds of ingredients are semi-solid in their states and they have more density compared to liquids like water and milk. So it is usually measured in weights such as grams, or kilograms instead of volume like liters or milliliters. Let's see some of the conversions for such special ingredients from US standard(customary) to the Metric system.

    Ingredients / US1 cup1 tbsp1 tsp1 fl. oz
    Honey326 g20 g7 g43 g
    Corn syrup326 g20 g7 g41 g
    Jelly295 g18 g6 g37 g
    Nutella298 g17 g6 g32 g
    Butter216 g13 g4 g28 g
    Mayonnaise215 g13 g4 g29 g
    Ice Cream131 g8 g3 g19 g
    Sour Cream231 g14 g5 g31 g
    Yogurt251 g16 g5 g31 g

    US Standard Dry Measurement Conversion Chart

    Following is the US Standard dry measurement conversion chart. This Chart is not a metric conversion but a US conversion. For example, if the recipe calls for 4 tbsp flour but you have only a teaspoon to measure. So this is when the chart comes convenient. So according to the chart 4 tbsp is equal to 12 tsp, simple isn't it? that's how it helps.

    CupsTablespoonTeaspoon
    1 c16 tbsp48 tsp
    ¾ c12 tbsp36 tsp
    ½ c8 tbsp24 tsp
    ¼ c4 tbsp12 tsp
    ⅛ c2 tbsp6 tsp

    US Standard Liquid Measurement Conversion Chart

    CupsTablespoonTeaspoonCupsFluid OunceQuartsGallons
    1 c16 tbsp48 tsp1 c8 fl. oz¼ qt1/16 gal
    ¾ c12 tbsp36 tsp2 c16 fl. oz½ qt⅛ gal
    ½ c8 tbsp24 tsp4 c32 fl. oz1 qt¼ gal
    ¼ c4 tbsp12 tsp8 c64 fl. oz2 qt½ gal
    ⅛ c2 tbsp6 tsp16 c128 fl. oz4 qt1 gal

    Oven Temperature Conversion (c to f or f to c chart)

    Following is the f to c chart or c to f chart which lists the popular oven temperature conversions for cooking.

    Fahrenheit (F)Celsius (C)
    425°F220°C
    400°F205°C
    350°F180°C
    320°F160°C
    250°F120°C

    FAQ

    We understand that even with the listed common conversions in the above sections, there may still be questions that need short, concise answers. This FAQ section is dedicated to providing quick and easy solutions to commonly asked questions about converting between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and more. Let's take a look!

    How many tsp in a ½ cup?

    There are 8 teaspoons in a ½ cup.

    How many cups in 32 oz?

    There are 4 cups in 32 ounces.

    How many tablespoons are in ⅓ cup?

    There are 5 tablespoons in ⅓ cup.

    How many teaspoons in a cup?

    There are 48 teaspoons in a cup.

    How many tablespoons in ¾ cup?

    There are 12 tablespoons in ¾ cup.

    How many grams in a pound?

    There are approximately 453.59 grams in a pound.

    How many grams are in ½ pound?

    ½ pound is equal to approximately 226.8 grams.

    How many grams in a kilogram?

    There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

    How many grams in a teaspoon?

    A teaspoon is equivalent to approximately 4.9 grams.

    How many tablespoons in an ounce?

    There are 2 tablespoons in an ounce.

    How many gram in a tablespoon?

    A tablespoon is equivalent to approximately 14.8 grams.

    How many ounce in a cup?

    There are 8 ounces in a cup.

    How many ounces in a tablespoon?

    There are 0.5 ounces in a tablespoon.

    How many teaspoons in an ounce?

    There are 6 teaspoons in an ounce.

    How many cups are in 32 ounces?

    32 ounces is equivalent to 4 cups.

    How many ounces are in a pound?

    There are 16 ounces in a pound.

    How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?

    1 tablespoon is equal to approximately 15 milliliters.

    How many milliliters are in 32 ounces?

    32 ounces is equivalent to about 946.35 milliliters.

    How many milliliters to a liter?

    There are 1000 milliliters in a liter.

    How many tablespoons in a stick of butter?

    A stick of butter is typically equivalent to ½ cup or 8 tablespoons.

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