Cooking Conversions
Convert volume, weight and oven temperature in a second, then check the charts for the ingredients where a cup does not weigh the same.
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Volume (US)
| Measure | Equals | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 237 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons | 177 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 158 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 118 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 79 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons | 59 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons | 15 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | — | 5 ml |
One cup in grams
| Ingredient | 1 cup ≈ |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) | 125 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g |
| Packed brown sugar | 213 g |
| Powdered sugar | 120 g |
| Butter (2 sticks) | 227 g |
| Rolled oats | 90 g |
| Uncooked white rice | 185 g |
| Grated Parmesan | 100 g |
| Shredded cheddar | 113 g |
| Milk or water | 240 g |
Oven temperatures
| °F | °C | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | 150 | Low — slow baking, meringues |
| 325 | 165 | Moderately low — cheesecakes, slow roasts |
| 350 | 175 | Moderate — most cakes and cookies |
| 375 | 190 | Moderately hot — muffins, casseroles |
| 400 | 200 | Hot — roasted vegetables, sheet-pan dinners |
| 425 | 220 | Very hot — crispy potatoes, pizza |
| 450 | 230 | Very hot — breads, finishing |
For convection (fan) ovens, set about 25 °F (15 °C) lower or check 5–10 minutes early.
Questions
How many grams is a cup of flour?
About 125 g when the flour is spooned into the cup and leveled. Scooping straight from the bag packs it to 140–150 g, which makes baked goods dry.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
Nearly: a US cup is 237 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml. The difference rarely matters for cooking but can matter in baking.
How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?
Eight tablespoons — 1/2 cup or 113 g.