Understanding food measurement and conversion is essential. I have compiled the conversion chart to help you hack simple kitchen measurements to avoid food mistakes. Get the correct measurement and make a delicious meal today.
A comprehensive conversion chart for common food ingredients.
One of the secrets of making a great meal is getting the measurements right. I ensure that the basic measurement tools are in my kitchen. I use them to measure both liquid and dry ingredients.
While you can get away with some recipes without measuring with any tool, most recipes cooked without proper measurement will be a disaster. There is a science behind mixing ingredients. If you miss the correct measurement of one of the ingredients, especially baking, you will not like the result.
You can avoid the disaster by starting with the right measurement. At this point, let me show you the essential kitchen measurement tool you need to have.
Kitchen Measurement tool
Measuring Spoon – Get tablespoon and teaspoon measurements in your kitchen. You can check my post on how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon to learn more about spoon conversion.
Kitchen Scale – You can use the scale when your recipes are measured in grams. Also, the kitchen scale is good for ingredients that need no cup measurements.
My Homemade Conversion Chart for Common Food Ingredients
Ingredient
1 cup
¾ cup
⅔ cup
½ cup
⅓ cup
¼ cup
1 tbsp
1 tsp
Flour (sieved)
110g
80g
70g
55g
35g
27g
13g
4g
Sugar (granulated)
200g
150g
130g
100g
65g
50g
25g
8g
Icing Sugar
100g
75g
70g
50g
35g
25g
13g
4g
Brown Sugar
180g
135g
120g
90g
60g
45g
23g
8g
Cornflour (corn starch)
120g
90g
80g
60g
40g
30g
15g
5g
Rice (uncooked)
190g
140g
125g
95g
65g
48g
24g
8g
Couscous (uncooked)
180g
135g
120g
90g
60g
45g
22g
7g
Oats (uncooked)
90g
65g
60g
45g
30g
22g
11g
4g
Table Salt
300g
230g
200g
150g
100g
75g
40g
12g
Butter
240g
180g
160g
120g
80g
60g
30g
10g
Vegetable Shortening
190g
140g
125g
95g
65g
48g
24g
8g
Nuts (chopped)
150g
110g
100g
75g
50g
40g
20g
7g
Nuts (ground)
120g
90g
80g
60g
40g
30g
15g
5g
Breadcrumbs (fresh)
60g
45g
40g
30g
20g
15g
10g
3g
Breadcrumbs (dry)
150g
110g
100g
75g
50g
40g
20g
7g
Sultanas / Raisins
200g
150g
130g
100g
65g
50g
22g
7g
Honey
340g
255g
225g
170g
115g
85g
42g
14g
Almonds
140g
105g
93g
70g
47g
35g
18g
6g
Whole Wheat Flour
120g
90g
80g
60g
40g
30g
15g
5g
All-Purpose Flour
125g
95g
85g
63g
42g
31g
16g
5g
Self-Rising Flour
125g
95g
85g
63g
42g
31g
16g
5g
Heavy Cream
240g
180g
160g
120g
80g
60g
30g
10g
Yogurt
240g
180g
160g
120g
80g
60g
30g
10g
Grated Cheese
120g
90g
80g
60g
40g
30g
15g
5g
Baking Powder
192g
144g
128g
96g
64g
48g
24g
8g
Baking Soda
192g
144g
128g
96g
64g
48g
24g
8g
Remember, these are approximate conversions and can vary depending on the specific ingredient’s texture and packing. Always use proper measuring methods and tools for the best results in your cooking and baking adventures.
Simple Liquid Measurement Conversion you should know.
Fluid ounces (fl. Oz)
Cups (C)
Pints (pt.)
Quart (qt)
Milliliter (ML)
8 fl. Oz
1 C
½ pt.
¼ qt
240 ml
16 fl. Oz
2 C
1 pt.
½ qt
480 ml
32 fl. Oz
4 C
2 pt.
1 qt
950 ml
128 fl. Oz
16 C
8 pt.
4 qt
3785 ml / 3.785 liters
Simple Dry Measurement Conversion you should know
Teaspoons (tsp)
Tablespoons (tbsp)
Ounces
Cups (C)
3 tsp
1 tbsp
½
1/16 C
6 tsp
2 tbsp
1
1/8 C
12 tsp
4 tbsp
2
1/4 C
24 tsp
8 tbsp
4
1/2 C
36 tsp
12 tbsp
6
3/4 C
48 tsp
16 tbsp
8
1 C
FAQs, Substitutes, and Pro Tips
Are weight and volume measures always accurate?
Weight measures are considered more accurate as volume can vary based on the density of the ingredient.
Can I substitute one form of measure for another?
In baking recipes, it’s important to follow the measure stated, as precision is key. However, in regular cooking, measures can be flexible.
Take it from me, using this chart is like keeping your own personal kitchen assistant! Happy cooking!
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