Cooking measurement converters solve the pain of recipes mixing volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces), or following recipes from countries using different systems. Indian recipes use grams; US recipes use cups; UK recipes use a mix. Converting accurately is critical — especially for baking.
This guide covers volume-to-weight conversions, the ingredient density problem, US vs metric cup differences, and the standard kitchen measurements every home cook should know.
Convert Cooking Measurements — Free
Cups, tablespoons, grams, ounces with ingredient-specific densities. Perfect for recipes from any country.
Volume Conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (US) | 240 ml |
| 1 cup (metric) | 250 ml |
| 1 cup (Imperial UK) | 284 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml |
| 1 fluid oz (US) | 30 ml |
| 1 pint (US) | 473 ml |
US cup = 240 ml. Metric cup (Australia, NZ) = 250 ml. UK Imperial cup = 284 ml. Always check which "cup" your recipe uses.
Weight Conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce (oz) | 28.35 g |
| 1 pound (lb) | 454 g |
| 1 kilogram (kg) | 1000 g |
| 1 stone (UK) | 6.35 kg |
Volume to Weight (Ingredient-Specific)
This is the tricky part — 1 cup of flour weighs differently than 1 cup of sugar.
| Ingredient | 1 cup = |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | ~125 g |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | ~140 g |
| Granulated sugar | ~200 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | ~220 g |
| Powdered sugar | ~120 g |
| Butter | ~227 g |
| Milk | ~245 g |
| Honey | ~340 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | ~185 g |
| Oats | ~80 g |
For baking, always weigh ingredients. Volume measurements vary 10-30% depending on packing. A digital kitchen scale (~INR 800) is the best baking investment.
Common Indian Cooking Conversions
- 1 katori ≈ 150-200 ml depending on size
- 1 chamach (small) = 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
- 1 chamach (big/serving) = 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
- 1 mug (chai) ≈ 200-250 ml
- 1 glass ≈ 200 ml
- 1 lota ≈ 500 ml
How to Use the Tool (Step by Step)
- 1
Pick Conversion Type
Volume to volume, weight to weight, or volume-to-weight (ingredient-based).
- 2
Enter Amount and Unit
Type number and select source unit.
- 3
Pick Target Unit
Choose what you want to convert to.
- 4
For Volume-to-Weight: Pick Ingredient
Tool uses correct density for accurate conversion.
- 5
See Result
Conversion shown with optional alternative units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 cup the same in US and metric?+−
No. US cup = 240 ml, metric (Australia, NZ) cup = 250 ml. Difference is small but matters in baking.
Why does flour vs sugar weigh differently per cup?+−
Different densities. Flour is light and packs loose; sugar is denser and granular. Always weigh both for accuracy.
How do I measure butter in cups?+−
1 cup butter = 227 g = 1/2 pound = 2 sticks (US). Indian butter sold by weight, so just use grams.
Are Indian "katori" measurements standard?+−
No, vary by region and household. Use 150-200 ml as approximation. For precision, use ml or grams.
Should I use heaping or level tablespoons?+−
Recipes assume level unless specified. Heaping tablespoons can be 50% more.
How do I convert tablespoons to grams?+−
Depends on ingredient. 1 tablespoon flour = ~8 g. 1 tablespoon sugar = ~12 g. 1 tablespoon butter = ~14 g.
Convert Cooking Measurements — Free
Cups, tablespoons, grams, ounces with ingredient-specific densities. Perfect for recipes from any country.
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