Cooking Measurement Conversions: From Cups to Grams
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Cooking with recipes from around the world often requires converting between different measurement systems. Here's a helpful guide for common cooking conversions:
Volume Conversions
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp)
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 240 milliliters (ml)
- 1 pint = 2 cups
- 1 quart = 4 cups
- 1 gallon = 16 cups
Weight Conversions
- 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (g)
- 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces
- 1 pound = 453.6 grams
- 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds
Common Ingredient Conversions (Approximate)
1 cup of:
- All-purpose flour = 120-125g
- Granulated sugar = 200g
- Brown sugar (packed) = 220g
- Butter = 227g (or 2 sticks)
- Milk or water = 240g
Remember that these are approximate conversions, and for precise baking, using a kitchen scale is recommended.
