The Kitchen Conversion Chart Worth Bookmarking
Halfway through a recipe is not the ideal time to start wondering how many tablespoons are in ¼ cup.
Keep this kitchen measurement conversion chart handy for those moments when a recipe uses a measurement you need to convert.
Common U.S. Volume Conversions
| Measurement | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tablespoons |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons |
| 1 cup | 8 fluid ounces |
| 1 pint | 2 cups |
| 1 quart | 2 pints / 4 cups |
| 1 gallon | 4 quarts / 16 cups |
Common Metric Volume Conversions
Approximate conversions:
| U.S. Measurement | Metric |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 mL |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 mL |
| 1/4 cup | 60 mL |
| 1/3 cup | 80 mL |
| 1/2 cup | 120 mL |
| 2/3 cup | 160 mL |
| 3/4 cup | 180 mL |
| 1 cup | 240 mL |
Exact standards can vary by country and measuring system, so use the measurements specified by your recipe when precision is especially important.
Fahrenheit to Celsius Oven Guide
| Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
| 250°F | 120°C |
| 275°F | 135°C |
| 300°F | 150°C |
| 325°F | 165°C |
| 350°F | 175°C |
| 375°F | 190°C |
| 400°F | 205°C |
| 425°F | 220°C |
| 450°F | 230°C |
| 475°F | 245°C |
| 500°F | 260°C |
Liquid Ounces vs. Weight Ounces
Here's an important distinction:
Fluid ounces measure volume. Ounces can measure weight.
They aren't universally interchangeable.
That's particularly important in baking, where ingredient density matters.
Eight fluid ounces of an ingredient does not automatically mean that ingredient weighs eight ounces.
Why Bakers Should Consider a Kitchen Scale
Volume measurements are convenient, but weighing ingredients can improve consistency.
Flour is a classic example. The amount packed into a measuring cup can vary depending on how you fill it.
When a baking recipe provides grams, using a digital kitchen scale allows you to follow the recipe's intended weight directly.
If you're building your kitchen from scratch, our Ultimate First Apartment Kitchen Checklist can also help you decide which measuring tools, cookware, utensils, and other essentials are worth buying first.
Measurements are only part of choosing the right equipment. Our Cookware Size Guide can help you determine which frying pan, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven sizes make sense for the way you cook.
Having the right measuring and baking tools can make following recipes much easier. Explore our Bakeware & Baking Supplies for more ways to build your baking setup.
Looking for other practical helpers for everyday cooking? Browse our Kitchen Tools & Gadgets collection.
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Because sooner or later, a recipe is going to call for ¾ cup while the measuring cup you need is sitting dirty in the dishwasher.
