Cooking Conversion Calculator
Convert between common cooking measurements instantly. Transform cups to tablespoons, teaspoons to milliliters, or ounces to grams. Essential for following recipes from different countries or scaling ingredients.
How We Calculate This
Conversions use US customary units: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 237 mL = 8 fl oz. All conversions are based on volume, not weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. A half cup equals 8 tablespoons, and a quarter cup equals 4 tablespoons.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. So 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons.
How do I convert cups to milliliters?
1 US cup equals approximately 237 milliliters (often rounded to 240 mL). Multiply cups by 237 to get milliliters.
Are UK and US cups the same?
No. A US cup is 237 mL while a UK/Imperial cup is 284 mL. This calculator uses US measurements. For UK recipes, 1 UK cup ≈ 1.2 US cups.
How do I measure butter in cups?
1 cup of butter = 2 sticks = 8 oz = 227g. 1 tablespoon of butter = 14g. Most butter wrappers have tablespoon markings.
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