Cooking Unit Converter
Convert cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters
All conversions
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| teaspoon (tsp) | 47.999188 |
| tablespoon (tbsp) | 15.999729 |
| fluid ounce (floz) | 7.999865 |
| pint (pint) | 0.5 |
| quart (quart) | 0.25 |
| gallon (gallon) | 0.0625 |
| milliliter (ml) | 236.588 |
| liter (liter) | 0.236588 |
How to use
Enter the amount you want to convert, select the unit you are converting from, and select the unit you are converting to. The result updates instantly. Use the swap button to quickly reverse the conversion direction. The reference table below the result shows the entered amount converted to all available units at once.
Examples
Baking a cake
A recipe calls for 2 cups of milk but your measuring cup only shows milliliters. Convert 2 cups to mL: 2 x 236.588 = 473.176 mL. Round to 475 mL for practical measuring.
International recipe conversion
A European recipe lists 500 mL of broth. To convert to cups: 500 / 236.588 = 2.11 cups, or roughly 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons.
Scaling a dressing recipe
A vinaigrette recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of vinegar but you need it in teaspoons. Convert: 3 tbsp = 9 tsp (since 1 tbsp = 3 tsp). Useful when you only have a teaspoon measure.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This is the most common kitchen conversion. Similarly, there are 2 tablespoons in 1 fluid ounce, and 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup.
How many cups are in a quart?
There are 4 cups in 1 quart, 2 pints in 1 quart, and 4 quarts in 1 gallon. The progression is: 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups.
Are US cups and metric cups the same?
No. A US customary cup is 236.588 mL, while a metric cup (used in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada) is exactly 250 mL. This tool uses US customary measurements, which are the standard in American recipes.
Can I use this for dry ingredients?
This tool converts volume units, which works for liquids and some dry ingredients measured by volume (flour, sugar). However, for precise baking, weighing dry ingredients in grams is more accurate because density varies. For example, 1 cup of flour weighs about 120-130g depending on how it is scooped.
About this tool
Convert between cooking measurements instantly. Cups to tablespoons, teaspoons to milliliters, fluid ounces to cups, and more common kitchen conversions.
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