Conversions
Cooking converter
Convert grams, milliliters, cups and spoons for each ingredient. Equivalents take real density into account (flour is lighter than sugar).
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How to use this tool
Recipes rely on different measurement systems: some use volume (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons), others weight or metric volume (grams, milliliters). A generic converter isn't enough: 1 cup of flour doesn't weigh the same as 1 cup of sugar. This tool applies the real density of each ingredient, sourced from King Arthur Baking's weight chart (industry reference), to give you the right equivalent.
Concrete examples
- 200 g of flour ≈ 1⅔ cup
- 100 g of sugar ≈ ½ cup
- 125 g of butter ≈ ½ cup + 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon of honey ≈ 21 g
Frequently asked questions
- Why don't 100 g of flour and 100 g of sugar take up the same volume?
- Because their density differs. Flour is airy (~0.52 g/ml), granulated sugar is denser (~0.83 g/ml). Same weight, different volume.
- How many milliliters is one cup?
- We use the US cup (240 ml). Some British recipes use a 250 ml cup.
- How much does a tablespoon weigh?
- A level tablespoon holds 15 ml. The weight depends on the ingredient: 15 g water, 8 g flour, 12 g sugar, 21 g honey, 14 g melted butter.
- Is this accurate enough for baking?
- For everyday cooking, yes. For precise baking (macarons, bread), use a kitchen scale — weighing is always more reliable.