Recipe Unit Converter — Cups, Grams, ml, Tbsp
Convert cooking measurements instantly. Convert cups to grams, ml to tbsp, oz to grams, and all common recipe units.
1 cup = 120g
1 cup = 200g
1 cup = 227g
1 cup = 185g
1 cup = 244g
1 cup = 340g
1 tsp = 6g
1 tbsp = 13.5g
About this calculator
Convert cooking measurements between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, millilitres and fluid ounces, using US or metric cups.
Handy when a recipe uses different measures from your kitchen tools.
How to use it
- Enter the amount.
- Choose the from and to units.
- Read the result.
Volume conversions
US measures: 1 cup = 236.6 ml = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz; 1 tbsp = 14.8 ml = 3 tsp; 1 tsp = 4.9 ml. Many Indian and metric recipes use 250 ml cups, 15 ml tablespoons and 5 ml teaspoons. UK and Australian tablespoons differ (20 ml in Australia). Volume is not weight: 1 cup of flour is about 125 g, sugar 200 g, rice 185 g, butter 227 g, honey 340 g. Weigh baking ingredients for consistent results.
Worked example
1 cup in common ingredients (approx.)
| All-purpose flour | 125 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g |
| Butter | 227 g |
| Uncooked rice | 185 g |
| Milk or water | 240 g |
Tips and common mistakes
- Use a kitchen scale for baking.
- Level cups with a knife; don't pack flour.
- Check whether 'cup' means 236 or 250 ml.
- Liquids use liquid measuring cups.
- Spoon measures are level unless stated.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml are in a cup?
236.6 ml (US) or 250 ml (metric).
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
16.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3.
How much does a cup of flour weigh?
About 125 g.
Is a UK tablespoon the same?
Roughly, 15 ml; Australia uses 20 ml.
Is it free?
Yes.