Recipes and Cooking How to Cook Cooking Basics Kitchen Measurement Conversions to Keep Handy Precise measurements are important when you cook. Here are the baking measurement conversions you need for your recipe to turn out great. By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on July 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Whether you're in the kitchen making a cozy casserole or whipping up a fluffy cake, it's important to use the correct measurements for successful results. This is especially true in baking, as there is a science to the ingredients in a recipe for achieving the proper rise, texture, and flavor. While most recipes printed in the U.S. today (including here at BH&G) use imperial measurements, many countries around the world utilize the metric system. In case you stumble upon a recipe that's calling for liters rather than cups, or kilograms instead of pounds, you're in the right place. Kim Cornelison Kitchen Measurement Conversion Charts If you have questions about cooking measurement conversions, this information will come in handy. Standard Metric Equivalents These are the approximate standard metric equivalents from U.S. measurements. Measurement Ounces Metric ⅛ teaspoon (tsp.) - 0.5 milliliter (ml) ¼ tsp. - 1 ml ½ tsp. - 2 ml 1 tsp. - 5 ml 1 Tbsp. - 15 ml 2 Tbsp. 1 fluid ounce (fl. oz.) 30 ml ¼ cup 2 fl. oz. 60 ml ⅓ cup 3 fl. oz. 80 ml ½ cup 4 fl. oz. 120 ml ⅔ cup 5 fl. oz. 160 ml ¾ cup 6 fl. oz. 180 ml 1 cup 8 fl. oz. 240 ml 2 cups 16 fl. oz. (1 pt.) 480 ml 1 qt. 64 fl. oz. (2 pt.) 0.95 L Guide to Liquid Measurement Conversions More Kitchen Measurement Conversions To properly measure wet or dry ingredients, keep these numbers handy. 1 Gallon (gal.) 4 qt.8 pt.16 cups128 fl. oz. 1 Quart (qt.) 2 pt.4 cups32 fl. oz.0.95 L 1 Pint (pt.) 2 cups16 fl. oz.480 ml. 1 Cup 8 fl. oz.240 ml.16 Tbsp. ¾ Cup 6 fl. oz.180 ml12 Tbsp. ½ Cup 4 fl. oz.120 ml8 Tbsp. ⅓ Cup 3 fl. oz.80 ml5 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. ¼ Cup 4 Tbsp.12 tsp.2 fl. oz.60 ml 1 Tbsp. 3 tsp.½ fl. oz.15 ml Be sure to bookmark this page for the next time you come across a recipe that requires converting measurements—and keep your culinary juices flowing with our Test Kitchen's guides to measuring sugar, must-have baking tools, and easy ingredient substitutions. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Related Articles Make This Easy DIY Command Center for Your Kitchen Finally: A Liquid Measurement Chart for Converting Any Recipe The 15 Best Measuring Cups of 2023 The Info You Need to Substitute Different Size Eggs for One Another You Can Use Dried Herbs Instead of Fresh—Here's How to Swap Them How Many Grams Are in One Stick of Butter? 35 Kitchen Gadgets Everyone Needs, According to Our Test Kitchen How to Prep and How Long to Cook Leg of Lamb for a Mouthwatering Feast 26 Cooking Techniques to Master So You Can Ace Every Recipe The 9 Best Silicone Baking Mats of 2023 You Can Buy Right Now How to Bake Your Cakes to Light and Fluffy Perfection The 14 Best Home-Cooking Tips from Our Test Kitchen Pros Highlighting 100 Years of Thanksgiving Tables at BHG 8 Cooking Tools Every Home Chef Must Have (and 4 You Can Toss) 4 Reasons a Food Scale Belongs in Every Kitchen (and How to Use One) Baking Dish vs. Baking Pan: Which One Is Best for Your Recipe? Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies