Last Updated on November 6, 2026
This kitchen conversion chart puts every common cooking measurement in one place, because recipes switch between cups, milliliters, ounces, spoons and grams without warning and a wrong guess can sink a cake. You get a converter you can use right now, quick-reference charts, and links to our detailed guides when you need the full explanation.
The short version: 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces = about 240 ml. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = about 15 ml. 1 teaspoon = about 5 ml.
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US customary units. Cups use the exact US cup (236.6 ml); most recipes round this to 240 ml.
Kitchen conversion chart: US measurement equivalents
This is the chart to pin to the fridge. Milliliters use the rounded home-cooking values from NIST’s kitchen equivalency table; the exact value is in brackets where the difference matters.
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Fluid ounces | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 cup | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp | 1/2 fl oz | 15 ml (14.8) |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 1 fl oz | 30 ml (29.6) |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 2 fl oz | 60 ml (59) |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 16 tsp | 2 2/3 fl oz | 80 ml (79) |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 4 fl oz | 120 ml (118) |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 32 tsp | 5 1/3 fl oz | 160 ml (158) |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 6 fl oz | 180 ml (177) |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 8 fl oz | 240 ml (236.6) |
| 2 cups (1 pint) | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp | 16 fl oz | 480 ml (473) |
| 4 cups (1 quart) | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp | 32 fl oz | 950 ml (946) |
| 16 cups (1 gallon) | 256 tbsp | 768 tsp | 128 fl oz | 3.8 L (3,785 ml) |
For a printable version focused on ounces, see our ounce conversion chart, and for everyday foods by weight and volume, the food measurements chart.
Milliliters to cups
Divide milliliters by 240 to get US cups (or by 236.6 for the exact figure). A US cup holds about 240 ml, while the metric cup used in Australia, Canada and the UK is 250 ml. That 10 ml gap rarely matters in soups and sauces, but it adds up in baking.
| Milliliters | US cups (240 ml cup) | Closest kitchen measure | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 ml | 0.33 | 1/3 cup | 80 ml to cups |
| 100 ml | 0.42 | 1/3 cup + 1 1/3 tbsp | 100 ml to cups |
| 125 ml | 0.52 | 1/2 cup + 1 tsp | 125 ml to cups |
| 150 ml | 0.63 | 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp | 150 ml to cups |
| 200 ml | 0.83 | 3/4 cup + 1 1/3 tbsp | 200 ml to cups |
| 250 ml | 1.04 | 1 cup + 2 tsp | 250 ml to cups |
| 300 ml | 1.25 | 1 1/4 cups | 300 ml to cups |
| 330 ml | 1.38 | 1 1/3 cups + 2 tsp | 330 ml to cups |
| 350 ml | 1.46 | 1 1/3 cups + 2 tbsp | 350 ml to cups |
| 500 ml | 2.08 | 2 cups + 1 1/3 tbsp | 500 ml to cups |
| 750 ml | 3.13 | 3 cups + 2 tbsp | 750 ml to cups |
| 1,500 ml | 6.25 | 6 1/4 cups | 1,500 ml to cups |
Small amounts are easier in spoons: 1 ml is a fifth of a teaspoon, 4 ml is just under a teaspoon, and 5 ml is exactly one teaspoon. A cc (cubic centimeter) is the same as a milliliter, so a teaspoon is 5 cc and a tablespoon is 15 cc.
Ounces to cups (and why there are two kinds of ounce)
A fluid ounce measures volume: 8 fl oz fill one cup. A weight ounce measures mass: 1 oz = 28.35 g. They only line up for water and water-like liquids. A cup of flour weighs about 4.2 oz, not 8, while a cup of honey weighs nearly 12 oz. If a recipe lists ounces for a dry ingredient, it almost always means weight, so use a scale. Our guide on how to measure ounces walks through both.
| Fluid ounces | US cups | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| 2 fl oz | 1/4 cup | How much is 2 ounces |
| 3 fl oz | 3/8 cup (6 tbsp) | How much is 3 ounces |
| 4 fl oz | 1/2 cup | How much is 4 ounces |
| 10 fl oz | 1 1/4 cups | 10 ounces to cups |
| 15 fl oz | 1 7/8 cups | 15 oz to cups |
| 20 fl oz | 2 1/2 cups | 20 oz to cups |
| 24 fl oz | 3 cups | 24 oz to cups |
| 32 fl oz | 4 cups (1 quart) | 32 oz to cups |
| 40 fl oz | 5 cups | 40 oz to cups |
| 64 fl oz | 8 cups (half gallon) | 64 fl oz to cups |
| 80 fl oz | 10 cups | 80 oz to cups |
| 96 fl oz | 12 cups (3 quarts) | 96 ounces to cups |
Ingredients sold by weight need their own conversion: see ounces in a cup of chocolate chips, ounces in 2 cups of shredded cheese, 8 oz of butter in cups, a cup of sour cream in ounces and a cup of flour in ounces.
Tablespoons and teaspoons
There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons in a cup. A teaspoon is not half a tablespoon, a common slip covered in is a teaspoon half a tablespoon?, and recipes abbreviate them as tsp (small t) and tbsp (capital T); see tsp vs tbsp.
- 1 teaspoon = 5 ml = 1/6 fl oz (ounces in a teaspoon, tsp to ml)
- 1 tablespoon = 15 ml = 1/2 fl oz (ml in a tablespoon)
- 1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons (tablespoons in 1/8 cup)
- 1 pint = 32 tablespoons (tablespoons in a pint)
- 1/4 teaspoon = 1.25 ml and 1/8 teaspoon = about 0.6 ml (1/4 teaspoon, 1/8 teaspoon)
- 1 sugar cube = about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar (sugar cube to tsp)
New to spoon sizes? Start with what is a teaspoon and our guide to measuring spoon sizes.
Fractions of a cup
Most measuring-cup sets include 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup (see the 4 sizes of dry measuring cups). Everything else is built from those:
- 2/3 cup = two 1/3 cups, or 10 tbsp + 2 tsp (how much is 2/3 cup)
- 1/3 cup = 5 tbsp + 1 tsp (what is 1/3 + 1/3 cup)
- 3/4 cup = three 1/4 cups, or two 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon (how many 1/3 cups make 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup = two 1/4 cups (how many 1/4 cups make 1/2 cup)
- Reading a liquid measuring cup: where is 1/4 cup on a measuring cup
Cups to grams by ingredient
A cup is a volume, so its weight depends on what is in it. Bakers who weigh ingredients get the same result every time; bakers who scoop can be off by 20% or more on flour. These figures come from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, which assumes flour is spooned into the cup and leveled.
| Ingredient (1 cup) | Grams | Ounces (weight) |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose or bread flour | 120 g | 4.2 oz |
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 7 oz |
| Brown sugar, packed | 213 g | 7.5 oz |
| Powdered sugar, unsifted | 113 g | 4 oz |
| Butter (2 sticks) | 227 g | 8 oz |
| Milk, cream or sour cream | 227 g | 8 oz |
| Vegetable oil | 198 g | 7 oz |
| Honey (21 g per tbsp) | 336 g | 11.9 oz |
| Rolled oats | 89 g | 3.1 oz |
| Cocoa powder | 84 g | 3 oz |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g | 6 oz |
| Long-grain rice, dry | 198 g | 7 oz |
| Water | 237 g | 8.3 oz |
More weight conversions: weight of 1 cup of water, 1 cup of whole milk in grams, cups of sugar in a pound, 340 g to cups and ml in 1 gram.
Pints, quarts and gallons
2 cups make a pint, 2 pints make a quart, and 4 quarts make a gallon. In milliliters, a pint is about 473 ml, a quart is about 946 ml and a gallon is about 3.79 liters. Half a pint is 8 fl oz (ounces in half a pint). UK (imperial) pints are larger at 568 ml, so British recipes need adjusting.
Everyday measures: a glass of water
When people talk about “a glass of water”, they usually mean 8 fl oz, which is 1 cup or about 240 ml. Real glasses range from 6 to 16 oz, so check yours once with a measuring cup. Details: 1 glass of water in ounces, 1 glass of water in ml and 8 cups of water in ounces.
Tools that make conversions unnecessary
Four tools cover nearly every recipe. We picked these for the features that matter for accurate measuring. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you buy.
Digital kitchen scale: Etekcity 22 lb Food Scale
Weighing beats any cup for flour, sugar and butter. This scale reads grams and ounces in 1 g steps, handles up to 22 lb, recharges over USB and is rated IPX6 water-resistant, so a spill on the counter will not finish it. Deciding between types? Read mechanical vs digital scales. Already own an Etekcity? See how to use an Etekcity food scale.
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Dry measuring cups and spoons: Spring Chef 14-piece set
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Measuring spoons with the odd sizes: U-Taste 9-piece set
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Liquid measuring cups: Anchor Hocking 3-piece glass set
Liquids need a clear cup with a spout and markings that stop below the rim, read at eye level on the counter. This glass set gives you three sizes in cups, ounces and milliliters, and glass will not stain or hold smells the way some plastics do.
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No tools at all? Our guide to measuring without measuring cups covers the hand and spoon tricks that get you close enough for cooking (but not for baking).
Frequently asked questions
Is a US cup 240 ml or 250 ml?
A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, which recipes and nutrition labels round to 240 ml. The 250 ml cup is the metric cup used in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and often the UK.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
16 tablespoons, or 48 teaspoons.
Are fluid ounces and ounces the same?
No. Fluid ounces measure volume and ounces measure weight. They match only for water and similar liquids.
How many cups is 200 ml?
About 0.83 US cups, or 3/4 cup plus 1 1/3 tablespoons. Using the exact US cup it is 0.85 cups. Full breakdown in 200 ml to cups.
Should I measure flour by cup or by weight?
By weight whenever the recipe gives grams. If you must use cups, spoon the flour in and level it; 1 cup should weigh about 120 g. The cups-to-grams section of this kitchen conversion chart lists the common baking ingredients.
How we checked these numbers: volume equivalents follow the US National Institute of Standards and Technology kitchen table and the exact US customary definitions; ingredient weights follow the King Arthur Baking weight chart. Browse every measurement guide in Kitchen Measurements & Conversions.
