Kitchen Conversion Calculator
Convert kitchen measurements instantly — cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml, liters, grams, ounces, and more. Free cooking converter.
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Enter an amount and select your units above to see the conversion.
Quick Reference
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 cups | 236.59 ml |
| 2 cups | 473.18 ml |
| 5 cups | 1182.94 ml |
| 10 cups | 2365.88 ml |
How to Use This Kitchen Conversion Calculator
- Enter the amount you want to convert (e.g., 2, 0.5, 250).
- Select the “From” unit — the measurement your recipe currently uses.
- Select the “To” unit — the measurement you need.
- See your result instantly — the converted value updates as you type.
Use the swap button (⇄) to quickly reverse the conversion direction.
The calculator handles both volume units (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml, liters, fluid ounces) and weight units (grams, kilograms, pounds, ounces). It will let you know if you try to convert between volume and weight, since those measure different things.
Common Kitchen Conversions Reference
| From | To | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | tablespoons | 16 tbsp |
| 1 tablespoon | teaspoons | 3 tsp |
| 1 cup | milliliters | 236.59 ml |
| 1 cup | fluid ounces | ~8 fl oz |
| 1 liter | cups | ~4.23 cups |
| 1 ounce | grams | 28.35 g |
| 1 pound | grams | 453.59 g |
| 1 pound | kilograms | ~0.45 kg |
| 1 kilogram | pounds | ~2.20 lb |
Volume vs. Weight — Why It Matters
A common mistake in recipe conversion is treating volume and weight as interchangeable. They are not:
- Volume (cups, tbsp, tsp, ml, L, fl oz) measures how much space an ingredient takes up
- Weight (g, kg, lb, oz) measures how heavy an ingredient is
The same volume of different ingredients can have very different weights. One cup of flour weighs roughly 120 grams, while one cup of sugar weighs about 200 grams, and one cup of honey weighs about 340 grams.
For precision cooking and baking, professional kitchens weigh ingredients in grams rather than measuring by volume — it’s more accurate and consistent.
Example: Converting a recipe from US to metric — you have 2 cups of liquid and 8 oz of cheese:
- 2 cups = 2 × 236.59 = 473.18 ml (volume to volume)
- 8 oz = 8 × 28.35 = 226.80 g (weight to weight)
You can’t convert the 2 cups of liquid directly to grams without knowing the ingredient, because water, milk, and oil all weigh differently per cup.
Tips for Accurate Kitchen Measurements
- Level off dry ingredients — use a flat edge across the top of measuring cups and spoons
- Use liquid measuring cups for liquids — glass or plastic cups with pour spouts and markings on the side
- For baking, weigh whenever possible — a kitchen scale gives you the most consistent results
- Measure at eye level for liquids — check the meniscus at the line marking
- Temperature matters — some ingredients (butter, coconut oil) change volume depending on temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
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