Whether you are following a recipe from another country or scaling a dish for more servings, converting cooking measurements accurately is essential. This guide covers the most common kitchen conversions and explains why weight measurements are more accurate than volume.
Volume Conversions (US to Metric)
- 1 teaspoon = 5 mL
- 1 tablespoon = 15 mL (3 teaspoons)
- 1 fluid ounce = 30 mL
- 1 cup = 240 mL
- 1 pint = 480 mL (2 cups)
- 1 quart = 960 mL (4 cups)
- 1 gallon = 3.84 L (16 cups)
Weight Conversions
- 1 ounce = 28.35 grams
- 1 pound = 454 grams (16 ounces)
- 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds
Common Ingredient Weights
Volume-to-weight conversion depends on density. Here are approximate weights for common ingredients:
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup = 120 g
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup = 200 g
- Butter: 1 cup = 227 g (2 sticks)
- Brown sugar (packed): 1 cup = 220 g
- Honey: 1 cup = 340 g
- Rolled oats: 1 cup = 90 g
Temperature Conversions
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: (°F - 32) × 5/9 = °C
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: (°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F
- 350°F = 177°C (common baking temperature)
- 400°F = 204°C
- 450°F = 232°C
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