Free Baking Unit Converter — Cups, Grams, Tablespoons & More
Convert cups, grams, tablespoons, teaspoons, and more. Accurate conversions for 20+ ingredients with US, UK, Metric, and Imperial cup sizes.
Step 1: Select Your Measurement Units
Choose your source and target units from the dropdowns — including US Customary, Metric, Imperial cups and spoons. Click the swap button to invert conversion directions instantly.
Step 2: Pick an Ingredient (if needed)
For volume-to-weight conversions, select an ingredient so the calculator can apply the correct density.
Step 3: Get Instant Results
Enter the recipe quantity to calculate accurate conversions instantly. Copy, save, or export the results to PDF.
For weight to volume conversions (like cups to grams), you'll need to select a baking ingredient because different ingredients have unique densities. For instance, one cup of all-purpose flour weighs significantly less than one cup of granulated sugar! Our professional baking conversion calculator uses precise density metrics for 20+ common baking ingredients to guarantee accurate recipe scaling results.
Required for volume ↔ weight conversions
| Cup Type | Volume (mL) | Region | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup | 236.588 mL | United States | Most common in US recipes |
| US Legal Cup | 240.000 mL | United States (Nutrition) | Used in FDA nutrition labeling |
| Metric Cup | 250.000 mL | UK, NZ, South Africa | International metric standard |
| Imperial Cup | 284.131 mL | UK (Old Recipes) | Traditional British measurement |
| Australian Cup | 250.000 mL | Australia | Metric cup with 20 mL tablespoons |
Important: Using an Imperial cup (284 mL) instead of a standard US Customary cup (237 mL) adds 20% more flour to your mix—causing an inaccurate baking conversion that turns a perfect cake recipe into a dry, dense disaster! Always check which cup measurement size your bakery recipe specifies.
Most American baking recipes require the US Customary cup (236.588 mL), whereas modern UK, Australian, and New Zealand recipes utilize the Metric cup (250 mL). Historical British recipes often feature the Imperial cup (284 mL). For accurate recipe scaling, verify the publication date and country of origin of your baking instructions.
Volume Measuring
- ✗Varies by how you scoop
- ✗Affected by ingredient settling and humidity
- ✗Different for sifted vs unsifted ingredients
- ✗Causes baking conversion errors of 20-30%
- ✓Convenient and quick
Weight Measuring
- ✓Always accurate
- ✓Consistent every time
- ✓Professional standard
- ✓Easy to scale recipes
- ✓Less cleanup (one bowl)
To scale your bakery business, invest in a reliable digital kitchen scale. They are highly affordable and dramatically optimize your baking consistency. Use our free baking conversion calculator to translate your favorite cup-based recipes into accurate weight measurements (grams to cups), ensuring perfect, professional results for every commercial bakery recipe.
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | 1 Tablespoon | 1 Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Bread Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Cake Flour | 106g | 6.6g | 2.2g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 12.5g | 4.2g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 220g | 13.8g | 4.6g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Butter | 227g | 14.2g | 4.7g |
| Cocoa Powder | 85g | 5.3g | 1.8g |
| Milk | 240g | 15g | 5g |