Cooking Units
Convert between metric and imperial cooking measurements with ingredient densities
How to use Cooking Units
- 1Enter the quantity and the unit you have (cups, grams, tablespoons, etc.).
- 2Enter the unit you want to convert to.
- 3Read the converted amount and the approximate volume or weight.
Converting cooking units
target = sourceAmount × (factorFrom / factorTo)Cooking mixes volume units (cups, tsp) with weight units (grams, oz); the converter uses standard densities for common ingredients to bridge them.
Because density varies by ingredient, conversions between weight and volume are approximate unless you pick the specific food.
Frequently asked questions
Why do cup-to-gram values differ by ingredient?
A cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of sugar; density drives the difference.
Are US and metric cups the same?
No; a US cup is 240 ml while a metric cup is 250 ml, a small but real gap.
Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing is more accurate for baking; volume is fine for casual cooking.
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