Need to convert cups into tablespoons, teaspoons into milliliters, or pounds into grams? Use these easy-to-read kitchen reference tables to find the measurements you need without doing the math.
Teaspoons, Tablespoons & Cups
↑ Categories| Measure | Equivalent | Approximate metric |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| ½ teaspoon | 2.5 mL | 2.5 mL |
| 1 teaspoon | ⅓ tablespoon | 5 mL |
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons | 15 mL |
| 2 tablespoons | ⅛ cup | 30 mL |
| 4 tablespoons | ¼ cup | 60 mL |
| 5⅓ tablespoons | ⅓ cup | 80 mL |
| 8 tablespoons | ½ cup | 120 mL |
| 12 tablespoons | ¾ cup | 180 mL |
| 16 tablespoons | 1 cup | 240 mL |
U.S. Liquid Volume Conversions
↑ Categories| U.S. measure | Equivalent | Approximate metric |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fluid ounce | 2 tablespoons | 30 mL |
| ¼ cup | 2 fl oz / 4 tbsp | 60 mL |
| ⅓ cup | 2⅔ fl oz | 80 mL |
| ½ cup | 4 fl oz / 8 tbsp | 120 mL |
| ¾ cup | 6 fl oz / 12 tbsp | 180 mL |
| 1 cup | 8 fl oz / 16 tbsp | 240 mL |
| 1 pint | 2 cups / 16 fl oz | 473 mL |
| 1 quart | 4 cups / 2 pints | 946 mL |
| ½ gallon | 8 cups / 2 quarts | 1.89 L |
| 1 gallon | 16 cups / 4 quarts | 3.79 L |
Weight Conversions
↑ Categories| Weight | Equivalent | Approximate metric |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce (oz) | 1/16 pound | 28.35 g |
| 4 ounces | ¼ pound | 113.4 g |
| 8 ounces | ½ pound | 226.8 g |
| 12 ounces | ¾ pound | 340.2 g |
| 16 ounces | 1 pound (lb) | 453.6 g |
| 2.2 pounds | Approximately 1 kilogram | 1 kg |
| 1 kilogram | 1,000 grams | 2.205 lb |
Oven Temperature Conversions
↑ Categories| Fahrenheit | Celsius | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 250°F | 121°C | Low oven |
| 300°F | 149°C | Low / moderate oven |
| 325°F | 163°C | Moderate oven |
| 350°F | 177°C | Common baking setting |
| 375°F | 191°C | Common baking setting |
| 400°F | 204°C | Hot oven |
| 425°F | 218°C | Hot oven |
| 450°F | 232°C | Very hot oven |
How to measure more accurately
Use the right measuring tool
For water, milk and other liquids, use a liquid measuring cup on a level surface. For flour and sugar, use dry measuring cups or a kitchen scale.
Don't confuse fluid ounces with ounces
Fluid ounces measure volume; ounces measure mass. Eight fluid ounces of an ingredient do not necessarily weigh eight ounces.
For baking, weigh ingredients
When a recipe provides gram measurements, a kitchen scale avoids differences caused by scooping, packing or settling ingredients.
Check which cup standard a recipe uses
These charts use U.S. customary measurements. A metric cup is often 250 mL, while one U.S. customary cup is approximately 237 mL (usually rounded to 240 mL for cooking).
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
One U.S. cup contains 16 tablespoons. Each tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, so one cup also equals 48 teaspoons.
How many milliliters are in a cup?
One U.S. customary cup is approximately 237 mL. For everyday recipe conversions it is commonly rounded to 240 mL. Some metric recipes use a 250 mL cup instead.
How many grams are in a cup?
There is no single answer: grams measure weight while cups measure volume. A cup of flour weighs much less than a cup of sugar. Use an ingredient-specific conversion or a scale.
Is a tablespoon the same everywhere?
No. These tables use the common U.S. cooking tablespoon of about 15 mL. Other countries may use different tablespoon sizes.
Reference: U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Metric Kitchen. Values are rounded for practical kitchen use.