Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert recipe measurements — teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, millilitres and more, in US and metric units.
Convert cooking and baking measurements
Following a recipe from another country is much easier with the right conversions. This cooking converter switches between US measures (teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, fluid ounces, pints) and metric measures (millilitres, litres, metric cups and spoons) so you can cook any recipe with the equipment you have. It updates instantly as you type.
Handy kitchen conversions
| Measure | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 237 ml |
| 1 metric cup | 250 ml |
| 1 US tablespoon | 14.8 ml (3 tsp) |
| 1 teaspoon (US) | 4.93 ml |
| 1 US pint | 473 ml |
Cups, weight, and ingredients
This converter handles volume measures. Remember that a cup of flour and a cup of sugar weigh different amounts, so volume-to-weight conversions depend on the ingredient. For precise baking, a kitchen scale and our weight converter give the most reliable results.
Frequently asked questions
How many millilitres in a cup?
A US cup is about 237 ml, while a metric cup (UK, Australia) is 250 ml. Use the matching cup for your recipe.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.