Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and more. Perfect for adapting recipes with US standard measurements.
Teaspoons0 tsp
Tablespoons0 tbsp
Cups1 cup
Fluid Ounces0 fl oz
Milliliters0 ml
Liters0 L
Pints0 pt
Quarts0 qt
Gallons0 gal
Common Equivalents
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce
8 fluid ounces = 1 cup
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
2 cups = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon
1 cup = 236.6 ml
Quick Reference Chart
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 59 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 5 1/3 tbsp | 16 tsp | 79 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 118 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 10 2/3 tbsp | 32 tsp | 158 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 177 ml |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 237 ml |
| 2 cup | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp | 473 ml |
About Cooking Measurements
US Standard Measurements
US recipes typically use volume measurements like cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. This system is convenient for home cooks but can vary slightly depending on how ingredients are measured (packed vs. level).
Metric Measurements
Most of the world uses metric measurements (milliliters and liters) for cooking. These measurements are more precise and are especially important for baking where accuracy matters.
Tips for Accurate Measuring
- Dry ingredients: Use dry measuring cups and level off with a flat edge
- Liquid ingredients: Use liquid measuring cups at eye level
- Brown sugar: Pack firmly into the measuring cup
- Flour: Spoon into cup and level (don't scoop directly)
- Butter: Use the markings on the wrapper or weigh for precision
Key Conversion Formulas
- Teaspoons to Tablespoons: divide by 3
- Tablespoons to Cups: divide by 16
- Cups to Milliliters: multiply by 236.6
- Fluid Ounces to Milliliters: multiply by 29.6
- Pints to Liters: multiply by 0.473