Measuring tools for baking vary from electronic scales to basic measuring spoons and cups. However, only professional bakers tend to have a full set of these tools at home. If you’re an amateur baker, investing in a complete set may not be necessary.
That’s why it’s useful to know how to convert between different units of measurement, such as teaspoons and tablespoons to grams, milliliters, or even the more traditional “canh” unit. The following tables provide conversion factors for common ingredients used in baking.
General Conversions
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 1 coffee spoon = 5ml
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 tsp = 1 regular eating spoon = 15ml
- 1 cup (1c) = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 250ml
- ¾ cup = 12 tbsp = 36 tsp = 188 ml
- ⅔ cup = 11 tbsp = 32 tsp = 160ml
- ½ cup = 8 tbsp = 24 tsp = 125 ml
- ⅓ cup = 5 tbsp = 16 tsp = 80ml
- ¼ cup = 4 tbsp = 12 tsp = 63ml
The above conversions are for liquids only and should not be applied to solids. For solid ingredients like flour and sugar, there is no universal conversion due to differences in bulk density and volume.
For more specific conversions, refer to the following tables for flour, sugar, dairy, and honey.
Flour and Sugar Conversions
Unit | Bread Flour (g) | All-Purpose Flour (g) | White Sugar (g) | Brown Sugar (g) |
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1tsp | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
1tbsp | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 |
1/4 cup | 32 | 31 | 56 | 50 |
1/3 cup | 42 | 42 | 75 | 67 |
1/2 cup | 64 | 62 | 112.5 | 100 |
2/3 cup | 85 | 83 | 150 | 134 |
3/4 cup | 95 | 93 | 170 | 150 |
1 cup | 127 | 125 | 225 | 200 |
Dairy and Honey Conversions
Unit | Fresh Milk (ml) | Fresh Milk (g) | Whipped Cream (g) | Yogurt (g) | Honey (g) |
1tsp | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 | 7.1 |
1tbsp | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 |
1/4 cup | 60 | 60.5 | 58 | 60 | 85 |
1/3 cup | 80 | 80.6 | 77.3 | 82 | 113.3 |
1/2 cup | 120 | 121 | 122.5 | 120 | 170 |
2/3 cup | 180 | 181.5 | 154.6 | 184 | 226.7 |
3/4 cup | 180 | 181.5 | 174 | 175 | 255 |
1 cup | 240 | 242 | 232 | 235 | 340 |
We hope that this article has provided you with useful information on measuring ingredients for baking, making your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable.