This cooking measurement converter switches between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters for recipes.
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Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert common cooking volume and weight measurements.
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Formula notes
1 US cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 236.588 mL; 1 tbsp = 3 tsp ≈ 14.79 mL.
Worked examples
- Example: 1 cup converts to 236.588 mL, matching the page default.
- One US cup equals 16 US tablespoons or about 236.588 mL; a metric cup commonly represents 250 mL, so the cup standard must be known.
How to use it
- Enter the amount and choose the source unit.
- Pick the target unit you need.
- Read the converted quantity for your recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Are US and metric cups the same?
No. A US cup is 236.588 mL; a metric cup (used in AU/NZ) is 250 mL.
Does this work for flour and sugar equally?
Volume conversions are the same, but weights differ by ingredient density.
Limits and interpretation
- US, metric, Australian, imperial, and traditional spoon or cup standards can differ.
- Household tableware is not calibrated, and volume conversion does not account for ingredient density or packing.