Kitchen Measurement Conversions
A printable cheat sheet with all the kitchen measurement conversions you need. Volume, weight, and common ingredient weights in one reference.
Kitchen Measurement Conversions
US Customary with Metric Equivalents
Volume Conversions
| Measure | Metric | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (tsp) | 5 ml | 1/3 tablespoon |
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) | 15 ml | 3 teaspoons |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml | 8 tablespoons |
| 2/3 cup | 160 ml | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 180 ml | 12 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | 16 tablespoons |
| 1 pint | 480 ml | 2 cups |
| 1 quart | 960 ml | 4 cups |
| 1 gallon | 3,840 ml | 4 quarts / 16 cups |
Weight Conversions
| US | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce (oz) | 28 g |
| 2 oz | 57 g |
| 4 oz (1/4 lb) | 113 g |
| 8 oz (1/2 lb) | 227 g |
| 12 oz (3/4 lb) | 340 g |
| 16 oz (1 lb) | 454 g |
| 2 lbs | 907 g |
| 1 kg | 2.2 lbs / 35 oz |
Common Ingredient Weights (per 1 cup)
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | oz |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 4.2 oz |
| Bread flour | 130 g | 4.6 oz |
| Cake flour | 115 g | 4 oz |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g | 7 oz |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 g | 7.75 oz |
| Powdered sugar | 120 g | 4.2 oz |
| Butter | 227 g | 8 oz / 2 sticks |
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | oz |
|---|---|---|
| Honey / Maple syrup | 340 g | 12 oz |
| Milk | 240 g | 8.5 oz |
| Heavy cream | 240 g | 8.5 oz |
| Cocoa powder | 85 g | 3 oz |
| Rolled oats | 90 g | 3.2 oz |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 g | 6.5 oz |
| Salt (table) | 290 g | 10.2 oz |
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FAQ
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. This is one of the most common kitchen conversions. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons, and a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons.
What is the difference between fluid ounces and weight ounces?
Fluid ounces measure volume (how much space a liquid takes up), while weight ounces measure mass. They are not interchangeable — 1 fluid oz of water weighs about 1 oz, but 1 fluid oz of honey weighs more due to its density.
Why do ingredient weights matter in baking?
Measuring by weight (grams) is more accurate than volume (cups) because ingredients pack differently. A loosely scooped cup of flour can vary by 30g or more, which affects baking results significantly.