Whether you’re converting recipes, missing a tool, or switching between metric and U.S. units, this simple kitchen measurement chart will help you get it right every time.
You can bookmark this page for quick reference, or download the printable PDF version to keep near your cooking station.
🍽 Volume Conversions: Cups, Tablespoons, Teaspoons
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons |
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons |
| 1 teaspoon | ~5 milliliters |
🍼 Liquid Measurements: Ounces and Milliliters
| Unit | Equals |
| 1 cup | 8 fluid ounces / 237 mL |
| 1/2 cup | 4 fluid ounces / 118 mL |
| 1/3 cup | 2.6 fluid ounces / 78 mL |
| 1/4 cup | 2 fluid ounces / 59 mL |
| 1 tablespoon | 0.5 fluid ounce / 15 mL |
| 1 teaspoon | ~0.17 fluid ounce / 5 mL |
⚖️ Weight Equivalents (By Common Ingredients)
| Ingredient | 1 Cup (approx. weight) |
| All-purpose flour | 120g |
| Granulated sugar | 200g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 180g |
| Butter | 227g (2 sticks) |
| Honey | 340g |
| Milk | 240g |
| Olive oil | 215g |
Note: Always check specific ingredient density if precision is critical.
🌎 Metric to US Conversions
| Metric | US Equivalent |
| 1 mL | ~0.2 tsp |
| 5 mL | 1 tsp |
| 15 mL | 1 tbsp |
| 30 mL | 2 tbsp (1 fl oz) |
| 60 mL | 1/4 cup |
| 120 mL | 1/2 cup |
| 240 mL | 1 cup |
✅ Handy Fractions Cheat Sheet
| Fraction | Tablespoons | Fluid Ounces |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp | 6 fl oz |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 5.3 fl oz |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp | 4 fl oz |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.6 fl oz |
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 2 fl oz |
| 1/8 cup | 2 tbsp | 1 fl oz |
Final Tip
Conversions don’t have to be complicated. Print this chart, stick it on your fridge, or save it on your phone—because when you’re in the kitchen, time and accuracy matter.
Download the Printable PDF Here
Also see:
- Why Measuring by Weight Is More Accurate Than Volume
- How to Measure Without a Measuring Cup or Spoon
- How to Measure 1/3 Cups Without a Measuring Cup
Anne James—lovingly known as Jelly Grandma—is a professional canner, seasoned home cook, and lifelong preserver of traditional Southern skills. With over 55 years of hands-on experience in canning, gardening, cooking, and quilting, Anne brings generations of wisdom to every guide she writes.
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