Cooking Measurement Converter

About Cooking Measurement Converter

Common cooking conversions: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 236.6 mL = 8 fl oz.

How to use this calculator

1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
2. Choose the unit you are starting from, such as \(\text{cup}\) or \(\text{tbsp}\).
3. Choose the unit you want to convert to, such as \(\text{tsp}\), \(\text{mL}\), or \(\text{oz}\).
4. Read the converted value and, if needed, use the formula to double-check the result.

The formula explained

The formula shows how many tablespoons and teaspoons are equal to \(1\) cup. It is the starting point for converting between common kitchen units, and the converter uses equivalent relationships to find the amount in the unit you choose.

• \(\\text{cup}\) = the starting unit for a volume amount
• \(\\text{tbsp}\) = tablespoon, a common cooking unit
• \(\\text{tsp}\) = teaspoon, a smaller cooking unit
• \(\\text{mL}\) = milliliter, a metric unit of volume
• \(\\text{oz}\) = fluid ounce, a volume unit used in cooking

Step by step method

1. Write the starting amount and unit, for example \(2\\text{ cups}\).
2. Use known equivalences such as \(1\\text{ cup} = 16\\text{ tbsp} = 48\\text{ tsp}\) to convert into the new unit.
3. If needed, move through a bridge unit like tablespoons or teaspoons to reach \(\text{mL}\) or \(\text{oz}\).
4. Check that the final number makes sense, smaller units should give a larger number, and larger units should give a smaller number.

Worked example

Problem. Convert \(2.5\\text{ cups}\) to tablespoons.

1. Start with \(2.5\\text{ cups}\).
2. Use \(1\\text{ cup} = 16\\text{ tbsp}\), so multiply \(2.5\) by \(16\).
3. \(2.5 \\times 16 = 40\), so the result is \(40\\text{ tbsp}\).

Tips and common mistakes

• Be careful with the unit you choose, because \(1\\text{ cup}\), \(1\\text{ tbsp}\), and \(1\\text{ tsp}\) are very different sizes.
• If you are converting to \(\text{mL}\) or \(\text{oz}\), remember that these units may need an extra conversion step from cups, tablespoons, or teaspoons.

Frequently asked questions