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Cooking Measurement Converter

Accurate measurements are the cornerstone of successful cooking. Whether you're following a recipe or experimenting with new dishes, converting cooking units correctly ensures perfect results every time. Use this handy converter to switch between common cooking measurements effortlessly.

Common Cooking Measurement Units

Below are the standard units used in cooking and their conversions. Understanding these can help you seamlessly follow recipes from different parts of the world or scale your favorite dishes to serve more or fewer people.

• Teaspoon (tsp): A small volume measurement, often used for spices, baking soda, and small liquid quantities.
• Tablespoon (tbsp): Equivalent to three teaspoons. Used for measuring both dry and liquid ingredients.
• Cup: A fundamental volume unit in cooking, especially for liquids and bulk ingredients like flour and sugar. One cup equals 16 tablespoons.
• Milliliter (ml): A metric unit of volume. One milliliter equals 1/1000th of a liter, commonly used in cooking liquids.
• Fluid Ounce (fl oz): A unit of liquid volume. In the US, one fluid ounce equals 29.5735 milliliters.
• Pint (pt): A liquid measurement unit. One pint equals 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces.
• Quart (qt): Larger than a pint. One quart equals 2 pints or 4 cups.
• Gallon (gal): The largest common liquid measurement. One gallon equals 4 quarts or 16 cups.
• Liters (L): A metric unit of volume. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters or approximately 4.22675 cups.

Measurement Conversion Table

Here’s a quick reference table for converting between different units commonly used in cooking:

Unit	Equivalent
1 teaspoon (tsp)	5 milliliters (ml)
1 tablespoon (tbsp)	15 milliliters (ml) or 3 teaspoons (tsp)
1 cup	240 milliliters (ml) or 16 tablespoons (tbsp)
1 pint (pt)	473 milliliters (ml) or 2 cups
1 quart (qt)	946 milliliters (ml) or 2 pints
1 gallon (gal)	3.785 liters (L) or 4 quarts
1 fluid ounce (fl oz)	29.5735 milliliters (ml)

Why Accurate Measurements Matter

Accurate measurements are crucial in baking and cooking to ensure consistency and desired outcomes. Whether you’re trying a new recipe or adjusting serving sizes, understanding unit conversions helps you achieve the best results, avoid waste, and create perfectly balanced dishes every time.

Tips for Easy Cooking Conversions

• Keep a set of measuring cups and spoons handy for both dry and liquid ingredients.
• Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, especially when baking.
• Familiarize yourself with common conversion ratios (e.g., 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon).
• Use online conversion tools or apps for quick and accurate unit conversions.