📏Kitchen Measurement Conversion Chart
The ultimate quick-reference table for converting between cups, milliliters, ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons, and grams.
⚡Quick Reference
1 cup = 240 ml = 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp. For dry ingredients, weight varies: 1 cup flour = 120g, 1 cup sugar = 200g, 1 cup butter = 227g.
Volume Conversions
| Measurement | mL | Fl Oz | Tbsp | Tsp | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 1 | 0.02 |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 | 0.5 | 1 | 3 | 0.06 |
| 1/4 cup | 60 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0.25 |
| 1/3 cup | 80 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 16 | 0.33 |
| 1/2 cup | 120 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 0.5 |
| 2/3 cup | 160 | 5.3 | 10.7 | 32 | 0.67 |
| 3/4 cup | 180 | 6 | 12 | 36 | 0.75 |
| 1 cup | 240 | 8 | 16 | 48 | 1 |
| 1 pint | 480 | 16 | 32 | 96 | 2 |
| 1 quart | 960 | 32 | 64 | 192 | 4 |
| 1 gallon | 3,785 | 128 | 256 | 768 | 16 |
Note: US standard measurements. 1 metric cup = 250 mL.
Common Baking Ingredients by Weight
| Ingredient | 1 Cup (g) | 1/2 Cup (g) | 1/4 Cup (g) | 1 Tbsp (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 | 60 | 30 | 8 |
| Bread flour | 130 | 65 | 33 | 8 |
| Cake flour | 115 | 58 | 29 | 7 |
| Granulated sugar | 200 | 100 | 50 | 13 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 | 110 | 55 | 14 |
| Powdered sugar | 120 | 60 | 30 | 8 |
| Butter | 227 | 114 | 57 | 14 |
| Honey / Maple syrup | 340 | 170 | 85 | 21 |
| Milk | 245 | 123 | 61 | 15 |
| Cocoa powder | 85 | 43 | 21 | 5 |
| Oats (rolled) | 90 | 45 | 23 | 6 |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 | 93 | 46 | 12 |
Quick Spoon & Stick Conversions
| Amount | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 stick butter | 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp = 113 g = 4 oz |
| 1 pinch | Less than 1/8 tsp |
| 1 dash | Less than 1/4 tsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 2 tbsp | 1 fl oz = 30 mL |
| 4 tbsp | 1/4 cup = 2 fl oz |
| 8 tbsp | 1/2 cup = 4 fl oz |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup = 8 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 cup the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 240 mL, an Australian/metric cup is 250 mL, and a Japanese cup is 200 mL. Most English-language recipes use the US cup.
Should I measure flour by weight or volume?
By weight (grams) is more accurate, especially for baking. A cup of flour can vary from 110g to 150g depending on how you scoop it.
How do I convert dry ounces to fluid ounces?
They measure different things: dry ounces measure weight, fluid ounces measure volume. They're only equal for water (1 fl oz of water weighs about 1 oz).
What does 'packed' mean for brown sugar?
Press the brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup so there are no air gaps. A packed cup of brown sugar weighs about 220g.