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Cooking Measurement Converter & Recipe Scaler

Convert cups, tablespoons, grams, and more — plus scale any recipe to match your desired servings.

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    🥄 Overview: Convert Cooking Units & Scale Recipes Effortlessly

    The Cooking Measurement Converter & Recipe Scaler is a handy tool that helps home cooks, chefs, bakers, and meal preppers convert between common kitchen units and resize recipes accurately. You can switch between:

    • 📏 Volume: cups, tablespoons (tbsp), teaspoons (tsp), milliliters (mL), fluid ounces (fl oz)
    • ⚖️ Weight: grams (g), ounces (oz), pounds (lb), kilograms (kg)
    • 🍽️ Recipe Scaling: double, halve, or custom scale recipes based on servings

    This tool uses standard kitchen conversion values and assumes water-density ingredients for volume-to-weight estimates. Perfect for adjusting international recipes, baking with precision, or scaling for batch cooking.

    📐 Conversion Formula & Scaling Logic

    Standard cooking conversions used:

    • 1 cup = 240 mL
    • 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 mL
    • 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 mL
    • 1 fluid ounce = 29.57 mL
    • 1 ounce (oz) ≈ 28.35 g

    Scaled Value = Converted Measurement × Scaling Factor
    You can input a factor like 2 to double the recipe, or 0.5 to make half a batch.

    🧮 Example: Convert & Scale

    Convert: 2 cups to milliliters

    2 cups × 240 mL = 480 mL

    Scale: Multiply by 1.5 (for 1.5 servings)

    480 mL × 1.5 = 720 mL

    You now know how much liquid to use when scaling up this recipe!

    🍳 Use Cases

    • 🌍 Converting American or UK recipes to metric (mL, grams)
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Scaling family-sized meals or solo cooking portions
    • 📚 Food bloggers testing variations or alternative batch sizes
    • 🎂 Adjusting baking recipes that require high precision
    • 🎒 Meal prepping for weekly food portions or lunch boxes

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Can I convert between weight and volume?

    Only approximately — this tool assumes water-based density for conversion. For flour, oil, sugar, or other ingredients, actual density varies.

    How do I scale a recipe up or down?

    Use the “Scaling Factor” field. Enter 2 for double, 0.5 for half, or any decimal (e.g., 1.33 for 4 to 6 servings).

    What are the most common cooking conversions?

    - 1 cup = 240 mL
    - 1 tbsp = 15 mL
    - 1 tsp = 5 mL
    - 1 oz = 28.35 g

    Is this suitable for baking?

    Yes — especially when precision matters. For accurate baking, metric measurements (grams, mL) are best.

    Can I print or copy the converted recipe?

    Absolutely. Use the “Copy Results” or “Print/Export” button to keep your scaled recipe handy.

    Do I need to install anything?

    No — this tool works instantly in your browser with no registration or installation required.

    Does it support metric and imperial?

    Yes! You can convert between US customary units (cups, tbsp, oz) and metric units (mL, g, kg).