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Cooking Measurement Converter

Food & Cooking Updated October 25, 2026

Quick answer

The cooking measurement converter switches between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, millilitres and litres, using U.S. customary and metric measures.

Converted
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Recipes from different countries use different measures. A metric cup is 250 mL, slightly larger than a U.S. cup.

How to use the Cooking Measurement Converter

  1. Amount

Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.

How it works

All volumes convert through millilitres using exact U.S. definitions.

Example values

How the main result changes when Amount changes and everything else stays at the example values above:

Amount (cups (US)) Converted (mL)
0.5 118.294
0.75 177.441
1 236.588
1.25 295.735
1.5 354.882
2 473.176

Formula

1 US cup = 236.6 mL = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz

Worked example

Inputs — Amount: 1 cups (US).
Results — Converted = 236.588 mL.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons in a cup?

16.

How do I convert cups to grams?

It depends on the ingredient; use the cups to grams converter.

What formula does the Cooking Measurement Converter use?

1 US cup = 236.6 mL = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz.

Cite this calculator

Speedy Calculator. (2026). Cooking Measurement Converter. Speedy Calculator. https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/food/cooking-converter/