How many grams or ml are in 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon? Let My Auris help you discover tips for converting units when cooking, bartending, and baking!
Summary of Measurement Units in Cooking, Bartending, and Baking
When preparing recipes for cooking, bartending, or baking, understanding measurement units is crucial to ensure the correct flavor and outcome.
Common Measurement Units in Daily Life
Gram (gr), Kilogram (kg): These are units for measuring the mass of solids, often encountered when weighing dry ingredients like flour, sugar, rice, etc.
Liter (l), milliliter (ml): These are units for measuring the volume of liquids, used for measuring milk, water, cooking oil, etc.
Degrees Celsius (°C): This is a common unit for measuring temperature in Vietnam, often used to adjust ovens, refrigerators, etc.
Note: 1 kg = 1000 gr 1 l = 1000 ml
International Measurement Units
Some Specialized Units in Cooking, Bartending, and Baking
Teaspoon (tsp, ts, t): Also known as a “muỗng cà phê” (coffee spoon), used to measure small amounts like salt, vanilla. The symbol is not capitalized to avoid confusion with Tablespoon.
Dessertspoon (dstspn): Understood as a dessert spoon, roughly equivalent to a “muỗng cơm” (rice spoon) in Vietnamese common usage.
Tablespoon (Tbsp, T., Tbls., Tb): Commonly referred to as a “muỗng canh” (soup spoon), the conversion amount varies by country, for example: 1 Tbsp = 15ml in the US.
Cup (cup): Understood as a cup or bowl, often appearing in baking recipes.
Unit Conversion Formula: 1 cup = 16 Tbsp = 20 dstspn = 48 tsp = 240 ml
International Measurement Units Used in Cooking
Ounce (oz), Pound (lb): These are international units of mass, often converted to grams (gr) or kg.
Fluid ounce (Fl oz), Pint (Pt), Quart (Qt), Gallon (Gal): These are international units of volume, converted to ml or l in modern recipes.
Degrees Fahrenheit (°F): This is a temperature unit commonly used in the US, often requiring conversion to Celsius.
Useful Conversion Formulas:
1 Gal = 4 Qt = 8 Pt = 16 cup = 128 Fl oz
1 kg ≈ 2.25 lb ≈ 36 oz
1°C ≈ 33.8°F
The Most Accurate Way to Convert Measurement Units in Cooking and Baking
Converting Teaspoons, Tablespoons, and Cups to Grams and ML
In cooking and baking, spoon sizes can vary, so it’s essential to use international standard measurement units such as:
Teaspoon (tsp)
Tablespoon (tbsp)
Measuring cup (cup)
Below is a common conversion table:
1 teaspoon = 5ml ≈ 5gr
1/2 teaspoon = 2.5ml ≈ 2.5gr
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15ml ≈ 15gr
1/2 tablespoon = 7.5ml ≈ 7.5gr
1 cup = 250ml
How to Convert Measurement Units from Cups to ML
1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 240ml
3/4 cup = 12 tbsp = 36 tsp = 180ml
2/3 cup = 11 tbsp = 32 tsp = 160ml
1/2 cup = 8 tbsp = 24 tsp = 120ml
1/3 cup = 5 tbsp = 16 tsp = 80ml
1/4 cup = 4 tbsp = 12 tsp = 60ml
Converting Ounces (oz) to Grams (gr)
1 oz = 28gr
2 oz = 56gr
3.5 oz = 100gr
4 oz = 112gr
5 oz = 140gr
6 oz = 168gr
8 oz = 225gr
9 oz = 250gr
10 oz = 280gr
12 oz = 340gr
16 oz = 454gr
18 oz = 500gr
20 oz = 560gr
24 oz = 675gr
27 oz = 750gr
36 oz = 1kg
How to Convert Pounds (lb) to Grams (gr)
1/4 lb = 112gr
1/2 lb = 225gr
3/4 lb = 340gr
1 lb = 454gr
1.25 lb = 560gr
1.5 lb = 675gr
2 lb = 907gr
2.25 lb = 1kg
3 lb = 1.35kg
4.5 lb = 2kg
Converting Other Units in Cooking and Baking
4 cups water = 1 liter
2 cups water = 1/2 liter
1 cup water = 1/4 liter
1 cup = 16 tablespoons
1 cup flour = 100gr
1 cup butter = 200gr
1 cup granulated sugar = 190gr
1 cup powdered sugar = 80gr
1 cup cornstarch = 125gr
1 small egg = 50gr
1 tablespoon butter = 30gr
1 apple = 150gr
1 slice bread = 30gr
How to Convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C)
500°F = 260°C
475°F = 245°C
450°F = 235°C
425°F = 220°C
400°F = 205°C
375°F = 190°C
350°F = 180°C
325°F = 160°C
300°F = 150°C
275°F = 135°C
250°F = 120°C
225°F = 107°C
200°F = 93°C
150°F = 65°C
100°F = 38°C
Ingredient Conversion Chart
Common Ingredient Conversion Chart in Baking
Understanding the ingredient conversion chart is a crucial factor in making baking recipes more accurate and successful, especially when using common ingredients such as plain flour, all-purpose flour, pre-mixed flour, various leavening agents, sugar, milk, fresh cream, or honey. Below is a conversion chart between volume and weight (in gr, g, ml, fl oz) for specific ingredients:
Plain Flour, All-Purpose Flour, Pre-mixed Flour
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon
3gr
1 tablespoon
8g
1/4 cup
31gr
1/3 cup
42gr
1/2 cup
62gr
5/8 cup
78gr
2/3 cup
83gr
3/4 cup
93gr
1 cup
125gr
Dry Yeast
Yeast Type
Teaspoon
Tablespoon
Cup
Package
Dry Yeast
2.8gr
8.5gr
136gr
7gr
Fresh Yeast
5.6gr
17gr
272gr
14gr
Instant Yeast
2.1gr
6.3gr
100gr
5gr
Refined Sugar, Brown Sugar
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon
5gr
1 tablespoon
14g
1/4 cup
50gr
1/3 cup
66.7gr
1/2 cup
100gr
5/8 cup
125gr
2/3 cup
133gr
3/4 cup
150gr
1 cup
200gr
Powdered Sugar
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon
8gr
1 tablespoon sugar
25g
1/4 cup
31gr
1/3 cup
42gr
1/2 cup
62.5gr
5/8 cup
78gr
2/3 cup
83gr
3/4 cup
94gr
1 cup
125gr
Yogurt
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon
5.1gr
1 tablespoon
15.31g
1/8 cup
30.63gr
1/4 cup
61.25gr
1/3 cup
81.67gr
3/8 cup
91.9gr
1/2 cup
122.5gr
5/8 cup
153.12gr
2/3 cup
163.33gr
3/4 cup
183.75gr
7/8 cup
214.37gr
1 cup
245gr
1 fl oz
30.63gr
Fresh Milk
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon = 5ml
5gr
1 tablespoon = 15ml
15.1g
1/4 cup = 60ml
60.5gr
1/3 cup = 80ml
80.6gr
1/2 cup = 120ml
121gr
2/3 cup = 160ml
161gr
3/4 cup = 180ml
181.5gr
1 cup = 240ml
242gr
1 fl oz
30.2gr
Fresh Cream
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon
5gr
1 tablespoon
14.5g
1/4 cup
58gr
1/3 cup
77.3gr
1/2 cup
122.5gr
2/3 cup
154.6gr
3/4 cup
174gr
1 cup
232gr
1 fl oz
29gr
Honey
Volume
Weight
1 teaspoon
7.1gr
1 tablespoon
21g
1/8 cup
42.5gr
1/4 cup
85gr
1/3 cup
113.3gr
3/8 cup
127.5gr
1/2 cup
170gr
5/8 cup
121.5gr
2/3 cup
226.7gr
3/4 cup
255gr
7/8 cup
297.5gr
1 cup
340gr
1 oz
28gr
1 fl oz
42.5gr
1 lb
453.6gr
Some unit conversion systems are rounded to specific values
Things to Note When Using Measurement Conversion Systems in Cooking
When applying a measurement conversion system, chefs need to understand that different ingredients will yield different weights even when using the same volume. For instance, flours like wheat flour, tapioca flour, or rice flour may have the same volume, but their actual weights can vary significantly.
Additionally, some unit conversion systems are rounded to specific values, leading to (insignificant) discrepancies during conversion – this is normal and acceptable in food preparation.
When measuring 1 cup, 1 tbsp, or 1 tsp, it’s important to place the measuring tool on a flat surface and level the ingredient to ensure accuracy. Deciding which ingredient to measure first and which tool to use first are also important factors that make the cooking process convenient, save time, and minimize errors.
Chefs need to develop careful and logical habits in each measurement step to ensure that dishes consistently achieve high and stable quality in every preparation.
