Cooking Unit Converter
Convert between grams, cups, tablespoons, ounces and more. Approximate, based on water density.
What is a cooking unit converter and how does it work?
A cooking unit converter helps you quickly switch between common kitchen measurements — grams, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, pounds, milliliters, liters, and fluid ounces. This tool uses the approximate density of water (1 g = 1 ml) to convert between mass and volume units. It's perfect when you're following international recipes and need to translate unfamiliar units.
How to use the Cooking Unit Converter
Enter the amount you want to convert, then choose the "From" unit (what you have) and the "To" unit (what the recipe calls for). Click "Convert" to instantly see the result. The converter supports grams, kilograms, milliliters, liters, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, pounds, and fluid ounces.
Example conversion
A recipe calls for 250 ml of milk, but you have a cup measure. 1 cup ≈ 240 ml, so 250 ml ≈ 1.04 cups. The converter does that math instantly. Another example: 200 g of sugar is roughly 1 cup, since 1 cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 200 g.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this converter accurate for all ingredients?
The conversions are based on water density (1 g = 1 ml). For water, milk, and similar liquids, it is very accurate. For ingredients with different densities — like flour, sugar, butter — use the result as a close estimate. The converter is ideal for general cooking where perfect precision isn't critical.
What cup size does this converter use?
The converter uses the standard US cup = 240 ml. This is the most common cup measurement in international online recipes. Always check your recipe's origin — UK and Australian cups differ slightly.