Cooking converter
Convert recipe measurements between cups, spoons, ounces, and millilitres instantly.
Volume conversions use US customary cups. These are exact for liquids; dry ingredients vary by weight.
Converted amount
Converting recipe measurements
Recipes cross borders, so you'll often need to switch between cups, spoons, and metric millilitres. This converter turns every amount into a common base (millilitres) and back out to your target unit, so the result is exact for liquids and other volume-based ingredients.
Handy equivalents
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons ≈ 14.8 mL
1 fluid ounce ≈ 29.6 mL
Worked example
A recipe calls for 2 cups of stock but your jug is in millilitres: 2 × 236.6 = 473 mL. Need it in tablespoons instead? 2 cups = 32 tablespoons.
For weights and temperatures, our unit converter covers grams, ounces, Celsius, and Fahrenheit.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup, and 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon, so a cup is 48 teaspoons.
How many millilitres are in a cup?
One US customary cup is about 236.6 millilitres. A metric cup used in some countries is 250 mL, so check which your recipe uses.
Can I convert cups to grams here?
This tool converts volume, which is exact for liquids. Cups to grams depends on the ingredient's density — a cup of flour and a cup of sugar weigh different amounts.
What's the difference between US and metric cups?
A US cup is about 237 mL while a metric cup is 250 mL. The gap is small for most recipes but matters in baking, where precision counts.