Ingredient-Specific Cooking Converters

Only grams-based families require ingredient choice; pure unit conversions (volume↔volume or weight↔weight) share universal factors without selecting an ingredient.

Available cooking converter families

Ingredient-specific volume to weight

Pick a family, then choose an ingredient so the bulk density stays tied to the US cup (236.588 mL) standard.

Cups to Grams Grams to Cups Tablespoons to Grams Grams to Tablespoons Teaspoons to Grams Grams to Teaspoons Milliliters to Grams Grams to Milliliters Fluid Ounces to Grams Grams to Fluid Ounces

Universal volume conversions

No ingredient needed. Same factor for all ingredients across cups, tbsp, tsp, mL, fl oz, and liter families.

Cups to Milliliters Milliliters to Cups Tablespoons to Milliliters Milliliters to Tablespoons Teaspoons to Milliliters Milliliters to Teaspoons Fluid Ounces to Milliliters Milliliters to Fluid Ounces Cups to Fluid Ounces Fluid Ounces to Cups Cups to Tablespoons Tablespoons to Cups Cups to Teaspoons Teaspoons to Cups Tablespoons to Teaspoons Teaspoons to Tablespoons Milliliters to Liters Liters to Milliliters Cups to Liters Liters to Cups

Universal weight conversions

Mass-only conversions (g, kg, oz, lb) so each link shares a pure weight factor.

Ounces to Grams Grams to Ounces Pounds to Grams Grams to Pounds Fluid Ounces to Grams Ounces to Pounds Pounds to Ounces Kilograms to Grams Grams to Kilograms Kilograms to Pounds Pounds to Kilograms

Advanced weight-based cup and ounce conversions

Use when recipes mix oz (weight) vs fl oz (volume) so cup and ounce math stays aligned.

Fluid Ounces to Cups Cups to Ounces (Weight) Ounces (Weight) to Cups Fluid Ounces to Ounces (Weight) Ounces (Weight) to Fluid Ounces

Explanation

Volume measures describe space while weight measures describe mass; fluid ounces (fl oz) are volume; ounces (oz) are weight, and every ingredient-specific bulk-density calculator references the US cup (236.588 mL) standard.

"Verified" means status, confidence, and source_note metadata were reviewed, the factor was normalized to the US cup (236.588 mL) standard, and those details are surfaced on each ingredient page so you can trace the grams-per-cup math.

How to use this hub

  1. Choose a converter family.
  2. If converting to/from grams from a volume unit, select an ingredient.
  3. For pure unit changes (volume↔volume or weight↔weight), use universal conversions.

If your conversion includes grams, you’ll choose an ingredient; otherwise you won’t.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are cooking conversions ingredient-specific?

Each ingredient's bulk density and handling assumptions vary, so we keep factors tied to their specific sources and preparation method.

What cup standard do these cooking converters use?

Every cup-based family aligns to the US customary cup defined as 236.588 mL for consistent ingredient-to-gram math.

How do I know a conversion is verified?

Verified means the source, status, and confidence were reviewed, the factor is normalized to the US cup standard, and the exact number is published so you can reproduce the math without external links.

When should I switch from cups to grams?

Use grams when you need repeatable scaling or comparison because weight avoids variability from packing, leveling, or ingredient shape.

What is the difference between fluid ounces (fl oz) and ounces (oz)?

Fluid ounces measure volume while ounces measure weight, so the hub keeps that distinction clear and directs you to the matching family before mixing mass and space.

Do these conversions work for liquids and oils?

Yes; each liquid or oil still uses ingredient-specific bulk density so the grams-per-cup factor reflects how you pour, scoop, or measure that ingredient.

Why do packing and leveling change cup-to-gram results?

Packing compresses more ingredient into a cup while leveling removes excess, so the bulk density shifts and each factor notes the handling approach used during verification.