Kitchen Unit Converter
Convert between 12 kitchen units of volume and weight across 5 measurement systems — US, metric, imperial, Australian and Japanese — plus a reference table.
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Kitchen Unit Converter
Convert between 12 kitchen units of volume and weight across 5 measurement systems — US, metric, imperial, Australian and Japanese — plus a reference table.
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Kitchen Calculator
Interpret the recipe system for Cup
The system changes this answer. Compare the plausible readings below, or choose one to open the full conversion table.Source system not confirmed
US customaryOfficial source: NIST SP 811236.6 Milliliters (ml)
MetricOfficial source: Health Canada250 Milliliters (ml)
Australian metricOfficial source: NSW Health250 Milliliters (ml)
Japanese cookingOfficial source: MAFF Japan200 Milliliters (ml)
Which measurement system does this recipe use?
Plausible results by system
Every volume result names its measurement system. Weight conversions are unchanged.
| From | To |
|---|---|
1 Cup | 236.6 Milliliters (ml) US customary |
1 Cup | 48 Teaspoon (tsp) US customary |
1 Cup | 16 Tablespoon (tbsp) US customary |
1 Cup | 8 Fluid Ounce (fl oz) US customary |
1 Cup | 0.5 Pint (pt) US customary |
1 Cup | 0.25 Quart (qt) US customary |
1 Cup | 0.0625 Gallon (gal) US customary |
1 Cup | 250 Milliliters (ml) Metric |
1 Cup | 50 Teaspoon (tsp) Metric |
1 Cup | 16.67 Tablespoon (tbsp) Metric |
1 Cup | 250 Milliliters (ml) Australian metric |
1 Cup | 50 Teaspoon (tsp) Australian metric |
1 Cup | 12.5 Tablespoon (tbsp) Australian metric |
1 Cup | 200 Milliliters (ml) Japanese cooking |
1 Cup | 40 Teaspoon (tsp) Japanese cooking |
1 Cup | 13.33 Tablespoon (tbsp) Japanese cooking |
1 tbsp | 3 tsp US customary |
1 cup | 16 tbsp US customary |
1 cup | 8 fl oz US customary |
1 cup | 237 ml US customary |
1 pint | 2 cups US customary |
1 quart | 2 pints US customary |
1 gallon | 4 quarts US customary |
1 oz | 28 g Universal |
1 lb | 16 oz Universal |
1 lb | 454 g Universal |
1 stick butter | 1/2 cup (113g) US customary |
About Kitchen Unit Converter
Recipe measurement systems, stated clearly
Cups and spoons do not always represent the same volume. The converter distinguishes US customary, metric, Australian metric, Japanese cooking, and imperial measures. If the recipe source is unclear, it shows only the plausible readings that would change the answer and asks one question before expanding the full table.
Live calculator plus quick-reference rows
Enter an amount, choose a unit, and the page converts within the same measurement family: volume units convert to other volume units, while weight units convert to other weight units. The results appear above the static common-conversion rows so quick checks and custom amounts can stay on one page.
Not an ingredient-density or nutrition calculator
The current tool does not calculate ingredient-specific weight-to-volume conversions, nutrition, serving size, hydration, or recipe success. Dense, sifted, chopped, packed, and brand-specific ingredients can measure differently, so use trusted recipe notes or a kitchen scale for precise baking.
Data Sources
This tool's data is compiled from the authoritative sources below.
- NIST Guide to the SI Appendix B.8 conversion factors(opens in a new tab)
- NIST Guide to the SI Appendix B.9 volume factors(opens in a new tab)
- Health Canada - Measure ingredients for cooking and baking(opens in a new tab)
- NSW Health - Feeding babies and young children recipe measures(opens in a new tab)
- Japan MAFF - Cooking tools and 200 ml measuring cup(opens in a new tab)
- Japan MAFF - 180 ml rice cup and 200 ml cooking cup distinction(opens in a new tab)
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1963(opens in a new tab)
- USDA ARS Measurement Conversion Tables(opens in a new tab)
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