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Cooking & Baking Measurement Converters

Convert cooking and baking measurements instantly. Transform cups to grams, teaspoons to milliliters, convert gas marks to Celsius/Fahrenheit, and scale recipes with precise ingredient conversions.

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Updated December 2024

Cooking and baking measurement converters eliminate the confusion of international recipes, ingredient scaling, and oven temperature differences. Whether you're following a European recipe with metric measurements, converting gas mark to Fahrenheit, or scaling a recipe for more servings, these tools ensure accuracy in the kitchen.

Perfect for home cooks trying international recipes, bakers requiring precision, recipe developers scaling formulas, and anyone navigating between measurement systems. All conversions account for ingredient-specific densities and cooking standards.

How to Use These Tools

Step-by-step guidance and best practices for getting the most out of this collection

Cooking and baking measurement conversions solve the universal kitchen challenge of different measurement systems. American recipes use cups and tablespoons (volume), while European recipes use grams and milliliters (weight/volume). The Cooking Measurement Converter handles standard conversions: 1 cup = 240ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml. These volume-to-volume conversions work consistently across recipes.

Baking requires more precision than cooking because chemical reactions depend on exact ingredient ratios. The Baking Ingredient Converter accounts for density differences between ingredients. One cup of flour (120g) weighs far less than one cup of sugar (200g) or butter (227g). Converting recipes from volume to weight improves consistency, especially for flour where measuring technique dramatically affects the amount. Professional bakers always weigh ingredients for reproducible results.

Gas Mark Converter translates British oven settings to Celsius and Fahrenheit. Gas ovens use numbered marks (Gas Mark 1-9) instead of temperature displays. Gas Mark 4 equals 180°C/350°F (moderate heat for cakes), Gas Mark 6 equals 200°C/400°F (hot oven for roasting), and Gas Mark 9 reaches 240°C/475°F (very hot for pizza). Knowing these conversions ensures recipes work regardless of your oven type.

Recipe scaling requires proportional conversions across all ingredients. If doubling a recipe, you must double every ingredient precisely. The converters help maintain accuracy when scaling, especially for small measurements where rounding errors cause problems. A recipe calling for 1/3 teaspoon (1.67ml) becomes 2/3 teaspoon (3.33ml) when doubled, and converters handle these fractional amounts correctly.

Recipe Measurement Converters

Convert between cups, grams, teaspoons, tablespoons, and other cooking units.

Cooking Measurement Converter

Convert between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters

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Baking Ingredient Converter

Convert ingredient weights and volumes with density adjustments

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Oven Temperature Converters

Convert between gas marks, Celsius, and Fahrenheit for accurate oven temperatures.

Gas Mark Converter

Convert gas marks to Celsius and Fahrenheit for oven settings

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Popular Workflows

Common ways professionals use these tools together

Follow International Recipe

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    Convert cups and tablespoons to grams and milliliters

    Cooking Measurement Converter

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    Convert gas mark oven temperature to your oven type

    Gas Mark Converter

Scale Baking Recipe

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    Convert recipe to weights for precise scaling

    Baking Ingredient Converter

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    Calculate scaled measurements for all ingredients

    Cooking Measurement Converter

Convert Recipe to Metric

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    Transform cup measurements to grams for each ingredient

    Baking Ingredient Converter

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    Convert volume measurements to milliliters

    Cooking Measurement Converter

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    Convert oven temperature to Celsius

    Gas Mark Converter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do ingredient conversions vary between flour, sugar, and butter?

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Different ingredients have different densities. Flour is light and airy (1 cup = 120-130g), granulated sugar is denser (1 cup = 200g), and butter is even denser (1 cup = 227g). Volume measurements don't account for these differences, which is why weight-based baking is more accurate. The Baking Ingredient Converter uses ingredient-specific conversion factors for precision.

Should I use volume or weight measurements for baking?

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Weight measurements (grams, ounces) are far more accurate for baking because they eliminate variables like how you scoop flour or pack brown sugar. Volume measurements work acceptably for cooking where precision matters less. For professional or consistent results in baking, always convert recipes to weights. A kitchen scale costs $15-30 and dramatically improves baking outcomes.

What's the difference between UK and US cup measurements?

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US cups are 240ml while UK (imperial) cups are 284ml. Most online recipes use US measurements. This 18% difference significantly affects recipe outcomes, especially in baking. Modern UK recipes typically use metric (grams, milliliters) instead of cups. Always verify which cup standard a recipe uses, or convert to weights to eliminate ambiguity.

How accurate do oven temperature conversions need to be?

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Most ovens have ±10-15°C variance anyway, so exact conversion isn't critical for most recipes. Gas Mark conversions to Celsius/Fahrenheit are standardized approximations. If a recipe says Gas Mark 4 (180°C/350°F) and you set 175°C or 355°F, results will be nearly identical. Baking times matter more than perfect temperatures for most home cooking.

Can I convert tablespoons directly to grams?

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Tablespoons measure volume, grams measure weight. The conversion depends on ingredient density. 1 tablespoon of water = 15g, but 1 tablespoon of flour = 8g, and 1 tablespoon of butter = 14g. Use the Baking Ingredient Converter which accounts for these density differences. For liquids with similar density to water, 1 tablespoon ≈ 15ml ≈ 15g works as a reasonable approximation.

How do I convert a recipe from 4 servings to 6 servings?

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Multiply all ingredients by 1.5 (which is 6÷4). If the original recipe uses 2 cups flour, the scaled version needs 3 cups (2 × 1.5). Use converters to handle fractional results: 1 teaspoon × 1.5 = 1.5 teaspoons = 1 teaspoon + 1½ teaspoons, or 7.5ml. Note that cooking times may need adjustment, typically increasing by 10-25% for larger quantities.

What if my oven doesn't have gas marks?

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Gas marks are specific to gas ovens, primarily in the UK. If your oven shows Celsius or Fahrenheit, use those temperatures directly from recipes. The Gas Mark Converter is only needed when a recipe lists gas marks but your oven uses C° or F°. Most modern recipes provide multiple temperature formats for convenience.

Are these conversions suitable for professional baking?

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Yes, these converters use industry-standard conversion factors based on USDA data and professional baking references. However, professional bakers often maintain their own conversion charts accounting for specific flour brands, humidity, and altitude. For home and small business baking, these conversions provide excellent accuracy. Always test new conversions with small batches first.

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