Cooking Conversion Calculators

Cooking Conversion Calculator | Kitchen Unit Converter

Cooking Conversion Calculator

Convert liquid measures, dry measures, weight, length, and temperature for any recipe. Switch between US customary and metric kitchen units instantly.

Cooking Conversion Calculator
Result
Liquid Measure Reference Table
Unittsptbspfl ozcuppintquartgallonmL
1 teaspoon11/31/61/481/961/1921/7684.929
1 tablespoon311/21/161/321/641/25614.787
1 fluid ounce6211/81/161/321/12829.574
1 cup4816811/21/41/16236.588
1 pint963216211/21/8473.176
1 quart19264324211/4946.353
1 gallon768256128168413785.41
1 milliliter0.20290.06760.03380.004230.002110.001060.0002641
Weight Reference
UnitGramsOzLbs
1 gram10.035270.002205
1 ounce28.349510.0625
1 pound453.592161
1 kilogram100035.2742.20462
Temperature Reference
Use°F°C
Freeze water320
Warm oven300149
Moderate oven350177
Hot oven400204
Very hot oven450232
Boil water212100

Cooking Conversion Calculator Guide

A cooking conversion calculator helps you switch between US customary and metric kitchen measurements so you can follow any recipe regardless of where it originated. Whether you are scaling a recipe up or down, following a European baking guide, or simply substituting measuring tools, this calculator handles all the math instantly.

Liquid Measure Conversions

Liquid measure conversions are the most common need in the kitchen. US liquid units follow a doubling pattern: 3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons make 1 fluid ounce, 8 fluid ounces make 1 cup, 2 cups make 1 pint, 2 pints make 1 quart, and 4 quarts make 1 gallon. Metric equivalent: 1 US cup equals 236.588 milliliters.

Dry Measure Conversions

Dry measure conversions use the same volumetric units as liquid measures (teaspoons, tablespoons, cups) but are not interchangeable with fluid ounces. A dry cup and a liquid cup hold the same volume, but a dry ounce is a unit of weight while a fluid ounce is a unit of volume.

Weight Conversions for Cooking

Weight conversions are especially important in baking. Professional recipes often specify ingredients in grams because weighing flour, sugar, and butter is more precise than measuring by volume. One ounce equals 28.3495 grams, and one pound equals 453.592 grams.

Common Kitchen Measurement Equivalents

Common kitchen measurement equivalents help you work with recipes that use different unit systems. These are the most frequently needed conversions:

  • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.787 milliliters
  • 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 8 fluid ounces = 236.588 mL
  • 1 pint = 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 473.176 mL
  • 1 quart = 4 cups = 2 pints = 946.353 mL
  • 1 gallon = 16 cups = 4 quarts = 3.785 liters
  • 1 ounce (weight) = 28.3495 grams
  • 1 pound = 16 ounces = 453.592 grams

Oven Temperature Guide

Oven temperature conversions follow the formula C = (F minus 32) multiplied by 5/9. A moderate 350°F oven is 176.7°C or Gas Mark 4. A hot 400°F oven is 204.4°C. When a recipe says “Gas Mark,” multiply the gas mark number by 25 and add 121 to get the approximate Celsius temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This is true for both US customary and imperial measurements.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. There are also 8 fluid ounces, 48 teaspoons, and 236.588 milliliters in 1 US cup.
How many cups are in a pint?
There are 2 cups in 1 US liquid pint. A pint equals 16 fluid ounces or approximately 473.18 milliliters.
How many grams are in an ounce?
There are exactly 28.3495 grams in 1 avoirdupois ounce. For cooking purposes, 1 ounce is commonly rounded to 28.35 grams.
How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius for cooking?
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then multiply by 5/9. The formula is: C = (F minus 32) x 5/9. For example, 350°F equals (350 minus 32) x 5/9 = 176.67°C.
How many milliliters are in a cup?
There are 236.588 milliliters in 1 US cup. For quick cooking conversions, 1 US cup is commonly rounded to 240 milliliters.
What is a dash in cooking measurements?
A dash in US cooking measurements equals 1/8 of a teaspoon, or approximately 0.616 milliliters. A pinch is half a dash, equal to 1/16 of a teaspoon.
How many ounces are in a cup?
There are 8 US fluid ounces in 1 US cup. Note that a fluid ounce measures volume, while a dry ounce measures weight. These are different units and should not be confused when following recipes.