Convert between cups, tablespoons, grams, ounces, and more for baking success. This guide covers key units, conversion tables, tips for accuracy, and common substitutions.
Introduction
Baking is a science! Accurate measurements are crucial for delicious results. This guide helps you convert between common baking units and avoid kitchen mishaps.
Key Baking Units
Cup: Standard US volume measure (1 cup = 240 mL).
Tablespoon (tbsp): 1 tbsp = 15 mL.
Teaspoon (tsp): 1 tsp = 5 mL.
Gram (g): Metric mass unit.
Ounce (oz): 1 oz = 28.35 g.
Pound (lb): 1 lb = 16 oz = 454 g.
Volume Conversion Table
Unit
To Milliliters (mL)
1 cup
240 mL
1 tbsp
15 mL
1 tsp
5 mL
Weight Conversion Table
Unit
To Grams (g)
1 oz
28.35 g
1 lb
454 g
Common Ingredient Conversions
Ingredient
1 Cup (g)
All-purpose flour
120 g
Sugar
200 g
Butter
227 g
Honey
340 g
Tips for Accurate Baking
Use a kitchen scale for best results, especially for flour and sugar.
Spoon flour into the cup and level off—don't scoop directly from the bag.
Check if your recipe uses US or metric cups.
Common Substitutions
1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 min)
1 egg = 1/4 cup applesauce (for vegan baking)
Example Conversions
Convert 2 cups of flour to grams: 2 × 120 = 240 g
Convert 3 tbsp to mL: 3 × 15 = 45 mL
Convert 8 oz butter to grams: 8 × 28.35 = 227 g
FAQ
Why do my cakes turn out dry? Too much flour—measure carefully!
Can I use a liquid measuring cup for dry ingredients? It's best to use dry measuring cups for solids and liquid cups for liquids.
