Cooking Unit Converter: Cups, Grams & More
Convert between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons, and other common cooking measurements instantly. Essential for following international recipes or scaling ingredients precisely.
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1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 236.6 ml
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.8 ml
1 fluid ounce = 29.6 ml = 2 tablespoons
1 cup flour ≈ 120g | 1 cup sugar ≈ 200g | 1 cup butter = 227g
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons, and a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons.
How many grams in a cup?
It depends on the ingredient. A cup of flour is about 120g, sugar is 200g, and butter is 227g. This is why weight measurements are more accurate.
How do I convert cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by the gram weight per cup for that ingredient. Our converter handles this automatically for common ingredients.
Are UK and US cups the same?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml while a UK (imperial) cup is 284.1 ml. This can significantly affect recipes.
Should I measure by weight or volume?
Weight (grams) is more accurate, especially for baking. Volume measurements like cups can vary depending on how ingredients are packed.