Have you ever wondered how many grams or milliliters are in a teaspoon or a tablespoon? These are common measurements used in cooking and baking recipes, and knowing how to convert them is essential for creating delicious dishes.
1. Common Units of Measurement in Cooking, Baking, and Mixology
Most Common Measurement Units
- Gram (gam, lạng, g, gr) and Kilogram (kilogram, kilo, kg) are used to measure solid substances.
- Milliliter (milliliter, ml) and Liter (liter, l) are used to measure liquid substances.
- Degree Celsius (°C) is used to measure temperature.
Most Common Mixology Units Used in Cooking and Baking
- Teaspoon (tsp, tspn, t, ts): Known as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee. When abbreviating, do not capitalize the ‘t’ to avoid confusion with the tablespoon.
- Dessertspoon (dstspn): Also known as a dessert spoon or soup spoon.
- Tablespoon (Tbsp, T., Tbls., Tb): Referred to as a large spoon used for serving.
- Cup (cup): In Vietnam, one cup is considered a small bowl or a small glass.
Note: 1 Cup = 16 Tablespoons = 20 Dessertspoons = 48 Teaspoons = 240 ml
Common Mixology Units Used Internationally
- Ounce (oz) and Pound (lb): Used to measure solid substances and often converted to grams (g) or kilograms (kg).
- Fluid Ounce (Fl oz, oz.Fl), Pint (Pt), Quart (Qt), Gallon (Gl): Used to measure the volume of liquids and typically converted to milliliters (ml) or liters (l).
- Degree Fahrenheit (°F): Used to measure temperature and often converted to degrees Celsius (°C).
Note: 1 kg = 2.25 lb = 35.27 oz
1 Gal = 4 Qt = 8 Pt = 16 cups = 128 Fl oz
1°C = 33.8°F
Common Mixology Units
2. Converting Mixology Units to Grams and Milliliters
Converting Teaspoons (tsp) and Tablespoons (Tbsp) to Grams and Milliliters
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Mixology Unit
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ml
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gr
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|---|---|---|
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1 teaspoon (1 tsp)
|
5ml
|
5gr
|
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½ teaspoon (½ tsp)
|
2.5ml
|
2.5gr
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1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp)
|
15ml
|
15gr
|
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½ tablespoon (½ Tbsp)
|
7.5ml
|
7.5gr
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Conversion Table for Teaspoons and Tablespoons to Grams and Milliliters for Honey
Converting Cups (cup) to Milliliters (ml)
- 1 cup = 240 ml
- ¾ cup = 180 ml
- ⅔ cup = 160 ml
- ½ cup = 120 ml
- ⅓ cup = 80 ml
- ¼ cup = 60 ml
For further reference, see our article
Converting Cups to Milliliters
Converting Ounces (oz) to Grams (gr)
- 1 oz = 28.35 gr
- 2 oz = 56.7 gr
- 3.5 oz = 100 gr
- 4 oz = 113.4 gr
- 5 oz = 141.75 gr
- 10 oz = 283.5 gr
- 20 oz = 567 gr
- 24 oz = 680.4 gr
- 27 oz = 766.5 gr
- 36 oz = 1000 gr = 1 kg
Note: Convert ounces to grams by using 3 decimal places (1 oz = 28.350 gr)
Converting Ounces (oz) to Grams (gr)
Converting Pounds (lb) to Grams (gr)
- ¼ lb = 113.4 gr
- ½ lb = 226.8 gr
- ¾ lb = 340.2 gr
- 1 lb = 453.6 gr
- 1.25 lb = 567 gr
- 1.5 lb = 680.4 gr
- 2 lb = 907.2 gr
- 2.25 lb = 1000 gr = 1 kg
- 3 lb = 1360.8 gr = 1.36 kg
- 4.5 lb = 2041.2 gr = 2.04 kg
Converting Pounds (lb) to Grams (gr)
Converting Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to Degrees Celsius (°C)
- 100°F = 37.7°C
- 150°F = 65.5°C
- 200°F = 93.3°C
- 225°F = 107.2°C
- 250°F = 121°C
- 275°F = 135°C
- 300°F = 148.8°C
- 325°F = 162.7°C
- 350°F = 176.6°C
- 375°F = 190.5°C
- 400°F = 204.4°C
Converting Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to Degrees Celsius (°C)
3. Conversion Tables from Mixology Units to Grams and Milliliters for Common Ingredients in Cooking and Baking
Conversion Table for Various Types of Flour and Premixed Flour
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Mixology Unit
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Gram
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|---|---|
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1 teaspoon (tsp)
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3gr
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1 tablespoon (Tbsl)
|
8gr
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¼ cup
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31gr
|
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⅓ cup
|
42gr
|
|
½ cup
|
62gr
|
|
⅝ cup
|
78gr
|
|
⅔ cup
|
83gr
|
|
¾ cup
|
93gr
|
|
1 cup
|
125gr
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Conversion Table for Mixology Units for Various Types of Flour and Premixed Flour
Conversion Table for Various Types of Yeast
For dry yeast:
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 2.8 gr
- 1 tablespoon (Tbsl) = 8.5 gr
- 1 cup = 136 gr
For fresh yeast:
- 2 teaspoons (tsp) = 5.6 gr
- 2 tablespoons (Tbsl) = 17 gr
- 2 cups = 272 gr
- ⅔ teaspoon (tsp) = 2.1 gr
- ⅔ tablespoon (Tpsl) = 6.3 gr
- ⅔ cup = 100 gr
Converting Mixology Units for Various Types of Yeast
Conversion Table for Various Types of Sugar
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Mixology Unit
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Powdered Sugar, Confectioner’s Sugar
|
Granulated Sugar
|
White Sugar
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Brown Sugar
|
Refined Sugar
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 tsp
|
8gr
|
6gr
|
5gr
|
5gr
|
5gr
|
|
1 Tbsp
|
25gr
|
16gr
|
15gr
|
14gr
|
14gr
|
|
¼ cup
|
31gr
|
62.5gr
|
56gr
|
50gr
|
50gr
|
|
⅓ cup
|
42gr
|
83gr
|
75gr
|
67gr
|
6
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Frequently asked questions
Converting kitchen measurements can be tricky, but with a few simple tips, it’s easy to master. For liquids, 1 cup is equal to 237 milliliters, and 1 tablespoon is 15 milliliters. For dry ingredients, 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams, while 1 cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams. It’s important to note that these conversions are for general reference and may vary slightly depending on the specific ingredient and brand.
Some handy liquid measurement conversions to remember are: 1 cup = 237 milliliters, 3/4 cup = 177 ml, 1/2 cup = 118 ml, and 1/4 cup = 59 ml. Additionally, 1 fluid ounce is equal to 29.57 milliliters, which can be useful for smaller measurements.
