A recipe from another country can quietly ruin a cake, because a “cup” is not the same size everywhere.
What the converter uses
The Volume Converter uses US customary units:
- 1 teaspoon = 4.93 ml, 1 tablespoon = 14.79 ml (3 teaspoons)
- 1 cup = 236.59 ml
- 1 pint = 473.18 ml, 1 quart = 946.35 ml
- 1 gallon = 3.785 litres
Examples
- 1 cup is 236.59 ml.
- 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons.
- 1 US gallon is 3.785 litres.
Using the converter
- Enter the amount.
- Choose from and to units: ml, litres, tsp, tbsp, cup, pint, quart or gallon.
- Read the result.
Where measures differ
- Imperial gallons (UK) are about 4.546 litres, roughly 20% bigger than US gallons, so fuel economy figures differ.
- Metric cups are 250 ml in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, a little larger than a US cup.
- Tablespoons are 15 ml in many places and 20 ml in Australia.
If a recipe does not say where it comes from, assume the local standard of its author and measure dry ingredients by weight where you can; see the weight conversion guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are fluid ounces included?
No. The converter covers the units listed above. A US fluid ounce is about 29.57 ml.
Why does a cup of flour weigh differently each time?
Flour packs down when scooped, so the same volume can vary in weight. That is why recipes by weight are more reliable.