Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, millilitres and fluid ounces.
What the Cooking Measurement Converter does
Recipe measurements vary by country. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and an imperial cup was 284 ml. For baking, where ratios matter, weighing ingredients is far more reliable than measuring by volume.
Formula
Convert to millilitre, then divide by the target unit's factorResult = Value × (from factor ÷ to factor)
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | number | Yes | — |
| From | one of 10 options | Yes | — |
| To | one of 10 options | Yes | — |
How to use it
- Choose From and To.
- Enter Value.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
Convert 2 US cups of milk to millilitres.
- Value
- 2
- From
- Cup (US)
- To
- Millilitre
2 × 236.59 = 473.18 ml.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons in a cup?
16 US tablespoons make one US cup. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon.
Why do bakers weigh ingredients?
A cup of flour can vary by 20% depending on how it is packed. Weight is exact, which is why professional recipes use grams.