Common Baking Conversions
| Ingredient | 1 Cup = | 1 Tbsp = | 1 tsp = |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125g | 8g | 3g |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 12.5g | 4g |
| Butter | 227g | 14g | 5g |
| Milk | 240ml | 15ml | 5ml |
| Cocoa Powder | 100g | 6g | 2g |
Baking Conversion Calculator: Cups to Grams Made Easy
Stop guessing. Our Baking Conversion Calculator converts cups to grams, ounces to ml, and more — for 100+ ingredients. Perfect for precision baking, international recipes, and scaling.
Why Precision Matters in Baking
Baking is science. A 10% flour error can ruin a cake:
- Flour: 1 cup = 120–140g (method matters)
- Sugar: 1 cup = 200g
- Butter: 1 cup = 227g
How to Use
- Select ingredient (autocomplete)
- Enter amount
- Choose from/to units
- Get instant conversion
Volume vs Weight
- Volume: cups, tbsp, tsp, ml
- Weight: g, oz, lb
- Use weight for accuracy
Flour Types
- All-Purpose: 125g/cup
- Bread: 130g/cup
- Cake: 110g/cup
- Scoop & sweep vs spoon & level
Sugars & Sweeteners
- Granulated: 200g/cup
- Brown (packed): 220g/cup
- Powdered: 120g/cup
Fats
- Butter: 227g/cup (2 sticks)
- Oil: 215g/cup
- Shortening: 190g/cup
Liquids
- 1 cup = 240ml
- 1 tbsp = 15ml
- 1 tsp = 5ml
Leavening Agents
- Baking Powder: 12g/tbsp
- Baking Soda: 14g/tbsp
- Yeast: 9g/tbsp (active dry)
Scaling Recipes
- Double recipe? Double all weights
- Use scale, not cups
- Round to nearest 5g
International Baking
- UK vs US cups differ
- Australian tbsp = 20ml
- Convert all to grams
Tips for Success
- Spoon flour into cup, don’t scoop
- Pack brown sugar
- Level with knife
- Use digital scale
Pair with Other Tools
Need ratios? Use Baking Ratio Calculator. Scale recipes? Try Recipe Scaling.
Conclusion
Bake like a pro. Use our Baking Conversion Calculator for perfect results every time. Explore more in Cooking Calculators.