Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, milliliters, liters, pints, quarts, and gallons for cooking and baking.
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup (US) | ml | 236.588 ml |
| 1 Cup (Metric) | ml | 250 ml |
| 1 Tablespoon (US) | ml | 14.787 ml |
| 1 Teaspoon (US) | ml | 4.929 ml |
| 1 Cup (US) | Tablespoons | 16 tbsp |
| 1 Tablespoon | Teaspoons | 3 tsp |
| 1 Cup (US) | fl oz | 8 fl oz |
| 1 Pint (US) | Cups | 2 cups |
Frequently Asked Questions
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 all equivalents appear instantly — no mental arithmetic required.
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
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How It Works
Enter Amount
Enter the amount you want to convert. All conversions use milliliters as the internal base unit.
Select Measurements
Choose from US and metric cooking measurements. US cups, tablespoons and metric variants are all supported.
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Results are instant. Use the reference table to see common recipe conversions without entering any values.
Common Use Cases
International Recipes
Convert recipes that use US cups to metric ml or tablespoons, or vice versa, when cooking recipes from other countries.
Baking Precision
Convert baking measurements between teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups for small ingredient amounts like baking powder and vanilla.
Scaling Recipes
Scale recipes up or down by converting fractional cups or tablespoons into ml for more precise measurement with a kitchen scale.
Beverage Preparation
Convert coffee, tea, and cocktail ingredient volumes between tablespoons, fluid ounces, and milliliters for accurate preparation.
Liquid Medications
Convert liquid medicine doses between teaspoons and milliliters — especially useful when dosing children's medicines from a recipe or instructions.
Food Labeling
Convert serving sizes between cups, tablespoons, and ml for food product labeling or nutritional information matching different regional standards.
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