Why do I need to select an ingredient?

Different ingredients have different densities. 1 cup of flour weighs about 125g, while 1 cup of sugar weighs about 200g. Selecting the ingredient ensures an accurate volume-to-weight conversion.

Can I convert between two volume units without selecting an ingredient?

Yes, volume-to-volume conversions (e.g., cups to ml) and weight-to-weight conversions (e.g., grams to ounces) don't depend on ingredient density and work for any ingredient.

Are these measurements exact?

The densities used are standard averages. Actual weight can vary slightly depending on how an ingredient is packed, sifted, or measured, but these values are accurate enough for most recipes.

Cooking Unit Converter

Convert cooking measurements between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ml, oz, grams, and more with ingredient-specific densities.

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Ingredient

Amount

From

Result

236.59

Milliliter (ml)

Ingredient Weight Reference (per unit)

Ingredient	1 Cup	1 Tablespoon	1 Teaspoon
Water	236.59g	14.79g	4.93g
All-Purpose Flour	125g	7.81g	2.6g
Granulated Sugar	200g	12.5g	4.17g
Butter	227g	14.19g	4.73g
Milk	244g	15.25g	5.08g
Rice (uncooked)	185g	11.56g	3.85g
Honey	340g	21.25g	7.08g
Vegetable Oil	218g	13.63g	4.54g
Table Salt	288g	18g	6g
Cocoa Powder	86g	5.38g	1.79g

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What is Cooking Unit Converter?

A cooking unit converter translates measurements between volume units (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters) and weight units (grams, ounces, pounds). Because ingredients have different densities, 1 cup of flour weighs differently than 1 cup of sugar, making ingredient-specific conversion essential for accurate baking.

How to Use

Select the ingredient you're measuring from the dropdown
Enter the amount you want to convert
Choose the source unit (e.g., cups) and target unit (e.g., grams)
Read the converted result instantly, or use the swap button to reverse the conversion

Formula

Weight (g) = Volume (cups) x Ingredient Density (g/cup)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to select an ingredient?: Different ingredients have different densities. 1 cup of flour weighs about 125g, while 1 cup of sugar weighs about 200g. Selecting the ingredient ensures an accurate volume-to-weight conversion.
Can I convert between two volume units without selecting an ingredient?: Yes, volume-to-volume conversions (e.g., cups to ml) and weight-to-weight conversions (e.g., grams to ounces) don't depend on ingredient density and work for any ingredient.
Are these measurements exact?: The densities used are standard averages. Actual weight can vary slightly depending on how an ingredient is packed, sifted, or measured, but these values are accurate enough for most recipes.