Cooking Unit Converter — Convert Cups, Tablespoons, ml, oz & More Free
Instantly convert between all major cooking measurement units — cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, liters, fluid ounces, pints, quarts, and gallons. Essential for scaling recipes. Free and private.
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Cooking Measurement Cheat Sheet
These are the most-needed cooking measurement conversions. Bookmark this page as a quick reference while cooking or scaling recipes.
| Measurement | ml | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.93 ml | ⅓ tbsp | 1 tsp | 1/48 cup |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.79 ml | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp | 1/16 cup |
| ¼ cup | 59.15 ml | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | ¼ cup |
| ⅓ cup | 78.86 ml | 5⅓ tbsp | 16 tsp | ⅓ cup |
| ½ cup | 118.29 ml | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | ½ cup |
| 1 cup | 236.59 ml | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 1 cup |
| 1 pint | 473.18 ml | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp | 2 cups |
| 1 quart | 946.35 ml | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp | 4 cups |
| 1 gallon | 3785.41 ml | 256 tbsp | 768 tsp | 16 cups |
| 1 fluid oz | 29.57 ml | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | ⅛ cup |
When You Need a Cooking Converter
Doubling or halving a recipe often produces awkward fractions. Convert to ml or grams for precise measurements when scaling for larger or smaller batches.
American recipes use cups and fluid ounces. European and Australian recipes use milliliters and grams. Convert easily between both systems without memorizing ratios.
Professional kitchens use weight (grams/ounces) and volume (ml) rather than cups and spoons. Convert recipe measurements to more precise professional units.
Cocktail and drink recipes use fluid ounces and milliliters. Convert between units when following recipes from different countries or scaling for parties.
Baking requires more precise measurements than cooking. Convert cups to milliliters for more accurate liquid measurements when following exacting baking recipes.
Recipe calls for 2 cups of broth but the store sells it in liters? Convert instantly to know exactly how much to buy without buying too little or too much.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ml in a cup?
1 US cup equals 236.588 ml (approximately 237 ml). Note: a metric cup (used in Australia, Canada, and some other countries) equals exactly 250 ml. This converter uses the US cup. If following an Australian recipe, use 250 ml per cup.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. 1 tablespoon = 14.787 ml. 1 teaspoon = 4.929 ml. These are US measurements. Australian tablespoons are 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
How many tablespoons in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. So: 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 236.588 ml = 8 fluid ounces.
How many cups in a pint, quart, and gallon?
1 pint = 2 cups. 1 quart = 4 cups = 2 pints. 1 gallon = 16 cups = 8 pints = 4 quarts. These are US measurements.
What is the difference between a fluid ounce and an ounce?
A fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume of liquid — 1 US fl oz = 29.57 ml. A regular ounce (oz) measures weight/mass — 1 oz = 28.35 grams. They are completely different units. A fluid ounce of water happens to weigh approximately 1 ounce, but this varies by liquid.
Are US and UK cups the same?
No. 1 US cup = 236.588 ml. 1 UK imperial cup = 284 ml (now largely obsolete in the UK). 1 metric cup (Australia, Canada) = 250 ml. Most modern UK recipes use grams and ml rather than cups, so this difference rarely matters in practice.
How do I halve or double a recipe?
To halve a recipe, divide all measurements by 2. To double, multiply by 2. For awkward fractions like half of ⅓ cup, convert to tablespoons first (⅓ cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon), then halve. This converter helps you find the exact equivalent in any unit.
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