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Free Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert cooking measurements instantly — US and UK cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, fluid ounces, pints, quarts, gallons. Free, symmetrical.
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How This Converter Works
Cooking recipes use different volume measurements across US, UK, and metric systems. US and UK tablespoons and cups are different sizes. Our converter handles 15 cooking volume units simultaneously.
Quick reference
Common Conversions
| US Cups | Milliliters | US Tablespoons | US Fluid Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.93 mL | 0.333 tbsp | 0.167 fl oz |
| 1 tbsp | 14.79 mL | 3 tsp | 0.5 fl oz |
| ¼ cup | 59.15 mL | 4 tbsp | 2 fl oz |
| ½ cup | 118.3 mL | 8 tbsp | 4 fl oz |
| 1 cup | 236.6 mL | 16 tbsp | 8 fl oz |
| 1 pint | 473.2 mL | 32 tbsp | 16 fl oz |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1How many tablespoons are in a cup?
One US cup contains exactly 16 US tablespoons. One US tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.79 mL.
2Are US and UK tablespoons the same?
No. A US tablespoon is 14.79 mL, while a UK tablespoon is 17.76 mL. A UK cup is 284 mL, larger than the US cup of 236.6 mL. Always check which system a recipe uses.
3How many mL is a cup?
One US cup = 236.588 mL. One UK cup = 284.131 mL. One Australian cup = 250 mL (metric cup, same as a UK metric cup).
4How do I convert mL to cups?
Divide by 236.588 for US cups. So 500 mL ÷ 236.588 = 2.11 US cups. Use the converter above for instant results.
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