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Cooking Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, millilitres, and grams using ingredient-specific density presets.
Quick Facts
Densities vary by brand and packing method. These presets are practical kitchen averages and are ideal for everyday cooking.
- 1 cup = 240 ml (US cooking reference)
- 1 tbsp = 15 ml
- 1 tsp = 5 ml
- Metric grams are calculated with ingredient density
Ingredient Density Notes
Cooking weight-volume conversion depends on ingredient density, particle size, and packing method. This tool uses practical kitchen-average presets to keep everyday recipe scaling quick and predictable.
If precision is critical for professional baking, measure by weight and use the same brand and packing method across all batches.
Cooking FAQ
Why can one cup of flour differ in grams?
Flour mass changes with packing, humidity, and flour type. A spooned cup and a packed cup can differ significantly.
Which cup size does this page use?
The baseline used is 1 US cup = 240 ml unless otherwise noted in the recipe context.