Cooking & Baking Measurement Converter
Accurately convert recipe cups to grams, teaspoons, tablespoons, and oven temperatures using ingredient densities.
Ingredient-Specific Cup to Gram Converter
Equals 4.41 oz / 0.28 lbs
Oven Temperature Converter
Complete Guide to Recipe Measurement Conversions, Ingredient Densities & Baking Weights
Baking is an exact chemical science where ingredients interact based on mass rather than volume. A cup of aerated sifted flour weighs vastly less than a packed cup of flour, leading to dry cakes or dense bread. Measuring ingredients by mass (grams) using ingredient-specific density factors guarantees culinary consistency every time.
The Volume vs. Weight Density Trap
1 standard US Cup is a unit of volume (240 ml). However, ingredients have vastly different physical densities:
- • 1 Cup Water / Milk = 240g (Density ≈ 1.0 g/ml)
- • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour = 125g (Fluffy dry powder)
- • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar = 200g (Dense crystalline)
- • 1 Cup Pure Honey = 340g (Heavy viscous syrup)
Oven Temperature & Convection Rules
Oven heat transfer varies between conventional and fan-forced (convection) ovens:
Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Convection / Fan Oven Rule: Reduce temperature by 20°C (25°F) or shorten baking time by 10-15%.
Essential Baking Ingredient Conversion Benchmark
| Ingredient | 1 US Cup | 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 100 Grams Equals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour / Maida | 125 g | 7.8 g | 2.6 g | 0.80 Cups |
| Granulated White Sugar | 200 g | 12.5 g | 4.2 g | 0.50 Cups |
| Butter / Ghee / Margarine | 227 g | 14.2 g | 4.7 g | 0.44 Cups |
| Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) | 100 g | 6.3 g | 2.1 g | 1.00 Cup |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 5.6 g | 1.9 g | 1.11 Cups |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in one US cup?
1 standard US Cup contains exactly 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons (which equals 240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces).
What is the difference between a US Cup and a Metric Cup?
A standard US Legal/Customary Cup is approximately 240 ml (or 236.6 ml customary), while the Metric Cup used in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the UK/Commonwealth is defined as exactly 250 ml.
How much does 1 stick of butter weigh in grams and tablespoons?
In US baking recipes, 1 stick of butter equals ½ cup (8 tablespoons = 113.4 grams or 4 ounces). Two sticks equal 1 full cup (227 grams).