Cooking Conversion - Convert Teaspoons, Tablespoons, Cups, and More
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Understanding Cooking Measurements
Cooking conversions are essential for accurate recipe preparation, ensuring consistent results across different measurement systems. Whether you're following a recipe from another country or scaling ingredients, understanding cooking conversions is crucial for culinary success.
Common Cooking Units
Volume Units
- Teaspoon (tsp)
- Tablespoon (tbsp)
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz)
- Cup (c)
- Pint (pt)
- Quart (qt)
- Gallon (gal)
- Milliliter (ml)
- Liter (l)
Weight Units
- Ounce (oz)
- Pound (lb)
- Gram (g)
- Kilogram (kg)
Common Applications
| Field | Measurement Types | Typical Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Home Cooking | Volume, Weight | Recipe preparation, ingredient scaling |
| Professional Cooking | Volume, Weight | Menu planning, batch cooking |
| Baking | Volume, Weight | Precise ingredient measurement |
| International Recipes | Volume, Weight | Converting between metric and imperial |
Conversion Tips
- Use measuring cups and spoons for volume measurements
- Use a kitchen scale for weight measurements
- Remember that 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons
- For liquids, 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
- For dry ingredients, weight can vary significantly by ingredient
Cooking Conversions
| Conversion | Formula/Rule | Quick Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoons to Tablespoons | 1 tbsp = 3 tsp | Divide tsp by 3 |
| Tablespoons to Cups | 1 cup = 16 tbsp | Divide tbsp by 16 |
| Cups to Fluid Ounces | 1 cup = 8 fl oz | Multiply cups by 8 |
| Fluid Ounces to Milliliters | 1 fl oz = 29.57 ml | Multiply fl oz by 29.57 |
| Ounces to Grams | 1 oz = 28.35 g | Multiply oz by 28.35 |
| Pounds to Kilograms | 1 lb = 0.45 kg | Multiply lb by 0.45 |
| Grams to Ounces | 1 g = 0.035 oz | Multiply g by 0.035 |
| Kilograms to Pounds | 1 kg = 2.2 lb | Multiply kg by 2.2 |
| Cups to Milliliters | 1 cup = 236.59 ml | Multiply cups by 236.59 |
| Milliliters to Cups | 1 ml = 0.004 cups | Divide ml by 236.59 |
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