Cooking Unit Converter: Cups, Tablespoons, Teaspoons and Millilitres
Converts between kitchen volume measures, which differ more from country to country than most recipes admit.
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The formula
new amount = amount × ml in the old measure ÷ ml in the new measure
A “cup” or “tablespoon” is a different size depending on the country a recipe comes from. Pick the measure the recipe’s author used.
What to watch out for
Use this for liquids and anything measured by volume. To turn a volume of a dry ingredient into a weight, use the cups to grams calculator, because that depends on the ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many millilitres are in a teaspoon?
A metric teaspoon is 5 ml, and a US teaspoon is 4.9289 ml. So 3 US teaspoons is 14.787 ml.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
A US cup holds 16 US tablespoons. A metric cup holds 16.7 metric tablespoons.
Is a fluid ounce the same as an ounce?
No. A fluid ounce is volume and an ounce is weight. An ounce weighs 28.35 g, and a US fluid ounce of water weighs about 29.6 g. The weight converter handles ounces to grams.