Cooking Converter

What is a Cooking Converter?

A cooking converter transforms measurements between the units used in recipes around the world — volume units (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, liters), weight units (grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds), and temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Gas Mark). It's an essential tool when cooking from recipes that use different measurement systems.

How to Use

Select a category: Volume (liquid), Weight (dry), or Temperature.
Choose the unit you're converting from and the unit you want to convert to.
Enter the amount. The converted value appears instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup?

It depends on the ingredient — a cup of water weighs 240g, but a cup of flour weighs ~125g and a cup of sugar ~200g. This tool converts volume measurements; for ingredient-specific weight conversions, refer to a kitchen weight chart.

What is the difference between a US cup and a UK cup?

A US cup = 240 ml. An old UK/Imperial cup = 284 ml. Modern UK recipes increasingly use 250 ml (metric cup) or weigh ingredients. Always check which cup measurement a recipe uses, especially for baking.

How do I convert Gas Mark to Celsius?

Gas Mark 1 ≈ 140°C, Gas Mark 4 ≈ 180°C, Gas Mark 6 ≈ 200°C, Gas Mark 9 ≈ 240°C. Gas marks are used in older UK and Irish recipes. This calculator handles the conversion automatically.

Why do baking recipes use weight instead of volume?

Weight is more accurate — scooping flour can vary by 20–30% depending on packing. Professional bakers always weigh ingredients. 125g flour is always 125g; "1 cup of flour" can range from 110g to 150g depending on how it's measured.

Quick Reference

1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp
1 cup = 240 ml
1 tbsp = 15 ml
1 tsp = 5 ml
1 oz = 28.35 g
1 lb = 453.6 g