Cooking Measurement Converter

Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, milliliters, liters, pints, quarts, and gallons for cooking and baking.

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1 Cup (US) = — Milliliters
Common Cooking Conversions
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1 Cup (US)ml236.588 ml
1 Cup (Metric)ml250 ml
1 Tablespoon (US)ml14.787 ml
1 Teaspoon (US)ml4.929 ml
1 Cup (US)Tablespoons16 tbsp
1 TablespoonTeaspoons3 tsp
1 Cup (US)fl oz8 fl oz
1 Pint (US)Cups2 cups

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup. 1 US cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.588 ml. Metric cups are 250 ml, so 1 metric cup = 16.667 US tablespoons. The US tablespoon is 14.787 ml; the metric tablespoon is exactly 15 ml.
A US cup = 236.588 ml. A metric cup = exactly 250 ml. The metric cup is used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. For baking, using the wrong cup size can affect results — particularly with liquids. If a recipe is from Australia or Canada, use the metric cup value.
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon in both US and metric measurement. US tablespoon = 3 × 4.929 ml = 14.787 ml. Metric tablespoon = 3 × 5 ml = 15 ml. This ratio holds regardless of which system you use, making it a reliable conversion for both cooking and baking.
This converter converts by volume only (not weight). For dry ingredients like flour, density matters — 1 cup of flour ≠ 1 cup of sugar by weight. Use a kitchen scale for precision baking. For liquids, volume conversions are exact. 1 cup water = 236.588 ml ≈ 236.588 g.
A US cup = 236.588 ml (approximately 240 ml for everyday cooking). A metric cup used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is exactly 250 ml. When a recipe simply says "1 cup" without specifying, assume the US cup (240 ml) if the recipe originates from the United States.
A tablespoon (tbsp) is exactly 3 teaspoons (tsp) in both US and metric systems. The US tablespoon is approximately 14.79 ml, and the US teaspoon is approximately 4.93 ml. The metric tablespoon is exactly 15 ml and the metric teaspoon exactly 5 ml. Always check whether a recipe uses US or metric measurements to avoid errors with small ingredient amounts like baking powder or vanilla extract.
Volume measurements using cups and spoons are the traditional alternative to weighing. For best results: use dry measuring cups for dry ingredients (scoop and level off with a straight edge) and liquid measuring cups with a spout for liquids (read at eye level). Spoon dry ingredients into the cup rather than scooping directly from the bag, which can compress and add up to 20% more by weight.
The US cup is 236.588 ml (roughly 240 ml), while the old UK imperial cup is 284 ml (half an imperial pint). However, modern UK recipes typically use metric measurements — grams and millilitres — rather than cups. The metric cup (250 ml), used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, is different again. Always check the recipe's origin to know which cup standard applies.
Dry measuring cups are designed to be filled to the brim and levelled off with a straight edge — they have no pour spout and come in exact sizes (¼, ⅓, ½, 1 cup). Liquid measuring cups are transparent with graduated markings and a pour spout. While the volume is technically the same, using the right type improves accuracy: liquid cups are harder to level, and dry cups are difficult to fill with liquid without spilling.
One US cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 125 g when properly spooned and levelled. However, scooping directly from the bag can result in up to 150–160 g due to compression. The exact weight varies by flour type: bread flour is denser (~130 g/cup), cake flour lighter (~100 g/cup). For precise baking, always weigh flour using a kitchen scale rather than relying on cup volume.

About This Cooking Measurement Converter

This free cooking measurement converter converts between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, millilitres, fluid ounces, pints, quarts, and litres. Enter a quantity in any unit and the result appears instantly.

When to use this converter

  • Scaling recipes up or down for different serving sizes
  • Converting US recipe measurements to metric
  • Adjusting ingredient quantities when substituting measuring tools
  • Liquid medicine dose conversions between teaspoons and ml

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