Cooking Measurement Converter
Switch between U.S. customary and metric volume units with precise conversions tailored for cooking and baking.
Teaspoons (tsp)
48.000
Tablespoons (tbsp)
16.000
Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
8.000
Cups
1.000
Pints
0.500
Quarts
0.250
Gallons
0.062
Milliliters (ml)
236.588
Liters (L)
0.237
How to Use This Calculator
Type the value from your recipe
Enter the amount you have (e.g., cups of milk, tablespoons of butter) into the quantity field.
Pick the starting unit
Select the unit you're converting from. The calculator supports U.S. customary and metric volume units.
Read the converted results
The grid shows the equivalent amount in every other unit—perfect for swapping measuring cups or scaling recipes.
Formula
milliliters = value × sourceFactor
convertedValue = milliliters ÷ targetFactor
Source factors: teaspoons 4.92892 ml, tablespoons 14.7868 ml, cups 236.588 ml, pints 473.176 ml, quarts 946.353 ml, gallons 3785.41 ml, fluid ounces 29.5735 ml.
Example: 1.5 cups → 1.5 × 236.588 = 354.882 ml. To tablespoons: 354.882 ÷ 14.7868 ≈ 24 tbsp.
Precision note: U.S. customary units are used. Metric conversions are rounded to three decimal places.
Full Description
This cooking measurement converter bridges the gap between recipes written in different systems. Whether you follow a cookbook measured in cups or a pastry chef who uses milliliters, the tool keeps your kitchen organized and accurate.
Conversions happen using milliliters as the reference point, ensuring each output remains consistent even when you chain multiple conversions. The calculator is handy for international cookbooks, baking blogs, and precise drink recipes.
When you'll love it
- Translating metric recipes into U.S. kitchen measurements.
- Scaling sauces, soups, or cocktails for larger gatherings.
- Substituting measuring tools when one is in the dishwasher.
- Teaching cooking classes with both metric and imperial units.
For dry ingredients that pack differently, combine this converter with a digital scale when possible. Still, for liquids and consistent mixes like simple syrups, this tool provides more than enough precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are U.S. and U.K. tablespoons the same?
No. The calculator uses the U.S. tablespoon (14.7868 ml). If you follow U.K. recipes, note that a tablespoon equals 15 ml.
How accurate are the conversions?
They are precise to at least three decimal places based on standard definitions. You can round depending on your measuring tools.
Does this work for dry ingredients?
Volume conversions work for many dry ingredients, but density affects weight. For flour or sugar, consider weight-based measurements for repeatability.
Can I convert directly between liters and cups?
Yes. The converter uses milliliters internally, so selecting liters as the starting unit and reading the cups card gives you the answer immediately.