Cooking Measurement Converter
Last updated: 2026-06-25
Cooking conversion first finds the volume using the metric standard (1 cup = 200 mL, 1 tablespoon = 15 mL, 1 teaspoon = 5 mL), then multiplies by the ingredient density (for example water 1.0, flour 0.53, sugar 0.85 g/mL) to get the weight in grams.
Pick an amount, a measure and an ingredient, and the volume (mL) and weight (g) appear instantly.
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How to use
- Enter an amount — Type the amount you want to convert.
- Pick the measure — Choose cup, tablespoon, teaspoon or mL.
- Pick the ingredient — Choose an ingredient (water, flour, sugar and so on) and the volume (mL) and weight (g) appear instantly.
Cups to grams and the ingredient density table
A recipe's "1 cup" or "1 tablespoon" is a volume, so you cannot weigh it directly. To convert it to grams you need the ingredient's density. This converter first finds the volume using the metric standard (1 cup = 200 mL, 1 tablespoon = 15 mL, 1 teaspoon = 5 mL) and then multiplies by the density table below.
| Ingredient | Density (g/mL) | 1 cup (200 mL) | 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1.00 | 200 g | 15 g |
| Milk | 1.03 | 206 g | 15.5 g |
| All-purpose flour | 0.53 | 106 g | 8 g |
| White sugar | 0.85 | 170 g | 12.8 g |
| Salt | 1.20 | 240 g | 18 g |
| Cooking oil | 0.92 | 184 g | 13.8 g |
| Soy sauce | 1.15 | 230 g | 17.3 g |
| Honey | 1.42 | 284 g | 21.3 g |
Powders such as flour and sugar can vary by about ±10% depending on how they are packed, so use a scale for precise baking. To convert volume alone, use the volume converter; for weight units, use the weight converter. More tips are in the conversion guide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many mL are 1 cup, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon?
On the metric (Korean) standard, 1 cup is 200 mL, 1 tablespoon is 15 mL and 1 teaspoon is 5 mL. So 1 cup is about 13.3 tablespoons or 40 teaspoons.
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
All-purpose flour has a density of about 0.53 g/mL, so 1 cup (200 mL) is about 106 g. Because flour packs differently, expect about ±10% variation.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sugar?
White sugar has a density of about 0.85 g/mL, so 1 tablespoon (15 mL) is about 12.8 g and 1 teaspoon (5 mL) is about 4.25 g. Salt is denser (about 1.2 g/mL), so 1 tablespoon is about 18 g.
Why does the same volume weigh differently by ingredient?
Each ingredient has a different density (weight per volume). Water is 1 g/mL, but flour is lighter at 0.53 g/mL and salt is heavier at about 1.2 g/mL, so the same 1 cup weighs very differently by ingredient.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25