Free Online Cooking Measurement Converter for Every Recipe
Cooking measurement converter that instantly converts between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, grams, ounces, and all common kitchen units used in Indian and international recipes.
Convert Your Cooking Measurements
How to Use This Cooking Measurement Converter
Select Conversion Type
Choose whether you want to convert volume measurements like cups and milliliters, or weight measurements like grams and ounces.
Enter Your Measurement Value
Type the quantity you want to convert in the input field. Use decimal values for partial measurements like 1.5 cups.
Choose Source Unit
Select the unit you are converting from using the From Unit dropdown. Options include cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, liters, fluid ounces, and more.
Choose Target Unit
Select the unit you want to convert to using the To Unit dropdown. The converter supports all common cooking measurement units.
Click Convert to See Results
Press the Convert button to instantly see your converted measurement along with a quick reference table of common conversions for your source unit.
Key Features of Cooking Measurement Converter
100% Free with No Signup
Convert unlimited cooking measurements without creating an account, paying fees, or hitting daily limits.
Instant Real-Time Conversion
Get accurate results in under a millisecond so you can keep cooking without interruption or delay.
Supports Indian & International Units
Handles cups, tablespoons, grams, milliliters, ounces, and units commonly found in both Indian and Western recipes.
Volume and Weight Conversions
Switch between volume mode for liquids and spoon measures, and weight mode for dry ingredients measured in grams or ounces.
Mobile-Friendly Responsive Design
Use comfortably on your phone in the kitchen with large buttons and readable text optimized for small screens.
Complete Privacy Protection
All conversions run entirely in your browser with zero data transmission, no tracking, and no cookies stored.
How This Converter Works
Result = Input Value × (Source Unit in Base) ÷ (Target Unit in Base)Each cooking unit is defined by its equivalent in a base unit. For volume, the base unit is milliliters (ml). For weight, the base unit is grams (g). The converter multiplies your input by the source unit's ml or gram equivalent, then divides by the target unit's equivalent.
Conversion Components
Example: Converting 2 US cups to milliliters: 2 × 236.588 = 473.176 ml. Converting 500 grams to ounces: 500 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.637 oz.
Assumptions: This converter uses US customary measurement standards (US cup = 236.588 ml, US tablespoon = 14.787 ml). For ingredient weight-per-cup values, standard densities are provided as reference only, as actual weights vary by packing method and moisture content.
Practical Examples
Converting Chai Recipe from Cups to Milliliters
Input: 2 cups of water for masala chai
Result: 473.18 ml
Use Case: When your Indian chai recipe says 2 cups but you have a measuring jug marked in milliliters, this conversion tells you to fill it to approximately 475 ml.
Scaling Gulab Jamun Recipe from Tablespoons to Teaspoons
Input: 3 tablespoons of milk powder
Result: 9 teaspoons
Use Case: When making a small batch and your tablespoon is unavailable, knowing that 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons lets you measure accurately with a teaspoon.
Converting a Western Baking Recipe from Ounces to Grams
Input: 8 ounces of butter
Result: 226.80 grams
Use Case: American baking recipes often list butter in ounces. Indian kitchens typically have metric scales, so converting to grams lets you weigh the correct amount.
Converting European Recipe Milliliters to US Cups
Input: 750 ml of broth
Result: 3.17 cups
Use Case: A French soup recipe calls for 750 ml of stock, but you measure with cups. This tells you to use just over 3 cups for the correct quantity.
What Is a Cooking Measurement Converter?
A cooking measurement converter is a tool that translates between different kitchen measurement units so you can follow any recipe regardless of which system it uses. Recipes from Indian cooking blogs might use cups and tablespoons, European recipes might list ingredients in milliliters and grams, and American baking recipes frequently use fluid ounces and sticks of butter.
This converter is designed for home cooks, professional chefs, baking enthusiasts, and anyone who follows recipes from multiple culinary traditions. It is especially useful when scaling recipes up or down — for instance, halving a biryani recipe that serves 12 down to serve 6, or tripling a cookie recipe for a school bake sale.
The tool covers both volume measurements (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, liters, fluid ounces, pints, quarts, gallons) and weight measurements (milligrams, grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds). It also provides a quick reference table showing common conversions and a guide to typical ingredient weights per cup, which is particularly helpful for baking where precision matters.
Sources & Methodology
This converter uses the US customary measurement system as its standard, which defines 1 cup as 236.588 ml and 1 tablespoon as 14.787 ml. These are the internationally recognized standard conversion factors used by the USDA, major recipe platforms, and culinary schools. Weight conversions use the avoirdupois system where 1 ounce equals 28.3495 grams. The ingredient weight reference values are approximate industry-standard values and may vary slightly based on brand, humidity, and measuring technique.
Important Considerations
Volume measurements are not interchangeable with weight measurements without knowing the specific ingredient's density. One cup of flour weighs significantly less than one cup of honey. For precise baking, weighing ingredients in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume. The ingredient weight chart provides general guidance, but a kitchen scale gives the most accurate results for recipes where precision is critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this cooking measurement converter is 100% free to use with no hidden charges, no signup required, and no premium tier. You can convert unlimited measurements without any restrictions.
Absolutely. All conversions happen directly in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, no cookies are stored, and no personal information is collected. Your cooking measurements remain completely private.
This converter uses internationally standardized conversion factors. For volume conversions (cups, tablespoons, milliliters), results are mathematically precise. For weight-to-volume conversions involving ingredients, results use standard density values for water. Actual ingredient densities vary, so for baking precision, a kitchen scale is recommended.
A US cup equals 236.588 ml while a metric cup (used in Australia and some other countries) equals 250 ml. This converter uses the US cup standard as it is the most widely referenced in recipes internationally and in Indian cooking blogs.
This converter handles volume-to-volume and weight-to-weight conversions separately for accuracy. Converting between weight and volume (like grams to cups) depends on ingredient density. For example, 1 cup of flour weighs about 125g while 1 cup of sugar weighs about 200g. Use the ingredient-specific quick reference values provided as a guide.
Indian recipes typically use the US cup standard of 236.588 ml, which equals 16 US tablespoons. Some older Indian recipe books may reference a 200 ml cup. This converter uses the US cup standard which is now most common in Indian cooking content online.
Volume measurements like cups can vary based on how tightly you pack the ingredient. Flour scooped directly from a bag can weigh 40% more than flour spooned and leveled. For consistent baking results, professional bakers recommend weighing dry ingredients in grams using a kitchen scale.
Yes, the converter is fully responsive and works on all devices including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. The interface adapts to your screen size for comfortable use while cooking in the kitchen.
For volume, it supports milliliters, liters, teaspoons, tablespoons, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. For weight, it supports milligrams, grams, kilograms, ounces, and pounds. These cover virtually all cooking measurement units used in Indian and international recipes.
Yes, this converter is designed with Indian cooking in mind. Indian recipes commonly use cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, grams, and milliliters. The converter handles all these units and provides a quick reference table to help you scale recipes up or down for Indian cooking needs.