Cooking Conversion Calculator: Convert Cups, Grams, Ounces, and More
International recipes use different measurement systems — American recipes specify cups and ounces, European recipes use grams and milliliters, and Indian recipes mix both plus traditional measures. Converting between these systems accurately is essential for consistent cooking results. Our Cooking Conversion Calculator handles all common culinary unit conversions for both volume and weight, plus ingredient-specific conversions (because 1 cup of flour weighs very differently from 1 cup of sugar).
Volume Conversions
1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) = 15 ml
1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 240 ml
¼ cup = 4 tablespoons = 60 ml
⅓ cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 tsp = 80 ml
½ cup = 8 tablespoons = 120 ml
1 pint = 2 cups = 473 ml
1 quart = 4 cups = 946 ml
1 gallon = 16 cups = 3.785 liters
Weight Conversions
1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams
1 pound (lb) = 16 oz = 453.6 grams
100 grams = 3.53 oz
Why Volume ≠ Weight for Dry Ingredients
The most important cooking conversion principle: 1 cup of an ingredient weighs different amounts depending on density. 1 cup of all-purpose flour ≈ 125 grams. 1 cup of granulated sugar ≈ 200 grams. 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) ≈ 220 grams. 1 cup of butter ≈ 227 grams. 1 cup of rice (raw) ≈ 190 grams. 1 cup of water = 240 grams (ml = grams for water). For baking precision, weigh ingredients rather than using volume measures — a packed cup of flour vs. a spooned cup can differ by 30–40%.
Oven Temperature Conversions
Many international recipes specify oven temperatures in Fahrenheit while most Indian ovens display Celsius.
300°F = 150°C (low oven), 325°F = 165°C, 350°F = 177°C (moderate), 375°F = 190°C, 400°F = 205°C (moderately hot), 425°F = 220°C, 450°F = 230°C (hot oven), 475°F = 245°C (very hot).
Indian Measure Equivalents
1 katori (standard) ≈ 150–180 ml. 1 chai cup ≈ 150 ml. 1 glass ≈ 200–250 ml. These vary by household — when following Indian recipes, use your own standard katori or glass consistently.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select conversion type (volume, weight, temperature, or ingredient-specific).
- Enter value and from-unit, select to-unit.
- Click Convert for the result plus practical equivalents in standard kitchen measures.
Conclusion
Our Cooking Conversion Calculator eliminates the guesswork when following international recipes or scaling cooking quantities. Bookmark it in your kitchen browser tab — it will be one of the most-used tools in your culinary toolkit, especially as you explore recipes from global cuisines.