Cups, milliliters, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, pints, quarts, and liters
Convert between US customary and metric volume measurements with our comprehensive collection of printable charts. Essential for cooking, baking, recipe conversion, and kitchen measurements.
| Cups | Milliliters | Tbsp | Tsp | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| 1/3 | 78 | 5.3 | 15.8 | 2.6 |
| 1/2 | 118 | 8 | 24 | 4 |
| 177 | 12 | 36 | 6 | |
| 1 | 237 | 16 | 48 | 8 |
| 355 | 24 | 72 | 12 | |
| 2 | 473 | 32 | 96 | 16 |
| 3 | 710 | 48 | 144 | 24 |
| 4 | 946 | 64 | 192 | 32 |
| 6 | 1420 | 96 | 288 | 48 |
Kitchen measurement conversions for international recipes, baking, and coffee ratios.
| Tablespoons | Milliliters | Tsp | Cups | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0.02 | 0.1 |
| 1/2 | 7 | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.3 |
| 3/4 | 11 | 2.3 | 0.05 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 15 | 3 | 0.06 | 0.5 |
| 1.50 | 22 | 4.5 | 0.09 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 30 | 6 | 0.13 | 1.0 |
| 4 | 59 | 12 | 0.25 | 2.0 |
| 6 | 89 | 18 | 0.38 | 3.0 |
| 8 | 118 | 24 | 0.50 | 4.0 |
| 12 | 177 | 36 | 0.75 | 6.0 |
Convert tablespoons to milliliters with quick teaspoon cross-references for recipes.
| Teaspoons | Milliliters | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 1.2 | 0.08 |
| 1/2 | 2.5 | 0.17 |
| 3/4 | 3.7 | 0.25 |
| 1 | 4.9 | 0.33 |
| 1 1/2 | 7.4 | 0.50 |
| 2.00 | 9.9 | 0.67 |
| 2.50 | 12 | 0.83 |
| 3 | 15 | 1.0 |
| 4.00 | 20 | 1.3 |
| 6.00 | 30 | 2.0 |
Teaspoon-to-ml conversions with handy tablespoon equivalents for cooking and baking.
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| Cups | Milliliters | Tbsp | Tsp | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| 1/3 | 78 | 5.3 | 15.8 | 2.6 |
| 1/2 | 118 | 8 | 24 | 4 |
| 177 | 12 | 36 | 6 | |
| 1 | 237 | 16 | 48 | 8 |
| 355 | 24 | 72 | 12 | |
| 2 | 473 | 32 | 96 | 16 |
| 3 | 710 | 48 | 144 | 24 |
| 4 | 946 | 64 | 192 | 32 |
| 6 | 1420 | 96 | 288 | 48 |
Kitchen measurement conversions for international recipes, baking, and coffee ratios.
| fl oz | Milliliters | Cups |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50 | 15 | 0.06 |
| 1 | 30 | 0.13 |
| 1.50 | 44 | 0.19 |
| 2 | 59 | 0.25 |
| 4 | 118 | 0.50 |
| 6 | 177 | 0.75 |
| 8 | 237 | 1 |
| 12 | 355 | 1.5 |
| 16 | 473 | 2 |
| 32 | 946 | 4 |
US & UK fluid ounces to milliliters with cups, tablespoons, and liters options.
| Tablespoons | Milliliters | Tsp | Cups | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0.02 | 0.1 |
| 1/2 | 7 | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.3 |
| 3/4 | 11 | 2.3 | 0.05 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 15 | 3 | 0.06 | 0.5 |
| 1.50 | 22 | 4.5 | 0.09 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 30 | 6 | 0.13 | 1.0 |
| 4 | 59 | 12 | 0.25 | 2.0 |
| 6 | 89 | 18 | 0.38 | 3.0 |
| 8 | 118 | 24 | 0.50 | 4.0 |
| 12 | 177 | 36 | 0.75 | 6.0 |
Convert tablespoons to milliliters with quick teaspoon cross-references for recipes.
| Teaspoons | Milliliters | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 1.2 | 0.08 |
| 1/2 | 2.5 | 0.17 |
| 3/4 | 3.7 | 0.25 |
| 1 | 4.9 | 0.33 |
| 1 1/2 | 7.4 | 0.50 |
| 2.00 | 9.9 | 0.67 |
| 2.50 | 12 | 0.83 |
| 3 | 15 | 1.0 |
| 4.00 | 20 | 1.3 |
| 6.00 | 30 | 2.0 |
Teaspoon-to-ml conversions with handy tablespoon equivalents for cooking and baking.
| Milliliters | Cups | Tbsp | Tsp | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0⅛ | 2.0 | 6.1 | 1.0 |
| 50 | 0¼ | 3.4 | 10.1 | 1.7 |
| 75 | 0⅜ | 5.1 | 15.2 | 2.5 |
| 120 | 0½ | 8.1 | 24.3 | 4.1 |
| 180 | 0¾ | 12.2 | 36.5 | 6.1 |
| 200 | 0⅞ | 13.5 | 40.6 | 6.8 |
| 250 | 1 | 16.9 | 50.7 | 8.5 |
| 300 | 1¼ | 20.3 | 60.9 | 10.1 |
| 500 | 2⅛ | 33.8 | 101.4 | 16.9 |
| 750 | 3⅛ | 50.7 | 152.2 | 25.4 |
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Volume conversions are essential in cooking and baking, especially when working with recipes from different countries. Understanding the differences between US customary measurements, UK imperial measurements, and the metric system will help you achieve consistent, reliable results in the kitchen.
The United States primarily uses customary measurements like cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces, while most other countries use the metric system with milliliters and liters. Understanding both systems is crucial for following international recipes and achieving accurate results.
The conversion between systems isn't always straightforward because US, UK, and Australian measurements can differ slightly. For example, a US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, while an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml – a significant difference when precision matters in baking.
Key Conversion Factors:
💡 Note: Many recipes round these conversions to the nearest convenient number (e.g., 1 cup ≈ 240 ml, 1 tbsp ≈ 15 ml) for ease of use.
Volume conversion charts are indispensable tools in the kitchen for various cooking and baking applications. Here are the most common use cases:
Converting international recipes to your local measurement system. Essential when following European, Asian, or Australian recipes that use metric measurements.
Achieving exact measurements for baking success. Baking is a science where precision matters – even small variations in liquid ingredients can affect the final result.
Doubling or halving recipe quantities while maintaining proper proportions. Critical for batch cooking, meal prep, or adjusting servings for different group sizes.
Mixing cocktails, smoothies, and other drinks with precise measurements. Professional bartending and nutrition tracking often require accurate fluid ounce to ml conversions.
It's important to understand that not all tablespoons, cups, and fluid ounces are created equal. Different countries have slightly different definitions for these measurements, which can significantly impact your cooking results.
| Measurement | US | UK | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 236.588 ml | 284 ml | 250 ml |
| 1 Tablespoon | 14.79 ml | 17.76 ml | 20 ml |
| 1 Teaspoon | 4.93 ml | 5.92 ml | 5 ml |
⚠️ Important: The Australian tablespoon (20 ml) is significantly larger than US (14.79 ml) or UK (17.76 ml) tablespoons. When following Australian recipes or using Australian cookbooks in the US/UK, you may need to adjust measurements to avoid overly strong flavors or incorrect proportions.
Common kitchen conversions at a glance. For detailed charts with extended ranges, download our printable PDFs above.
| US Measurement | Metric (ml) |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (tsp) | ≈ 5 ml |
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) | ≈ 15 ml |
| 1/4 cup | ≈ 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | ≈ 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | ≈ 120 ml |
| 1 cup | ≈ 240 ml |
| 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) | ≈ 30 ml |
| Metric (ml) | US Measurement |
|---|---|
| 5 ml | ≈ 1 tsp |
| 15 ml | ≈ 1 tbsp |
| 30 ml | ≈ 2 tbsp / 1 fl oz |
| 60 ml | ≈ 1/4 cup |
| 120 ml | ≈ 1/2 cup |
| 240 ml | ≈ 1 cup |
| 1 liter | ≈ 4.2 cups |
Note on Approximations: These conversions are rounded to convenient numbers for everyday cooking. The symbol ≈ means "approximately equal to."
For exact conversions and more precise measurements needed in professional baking or laboratory work, use our detailed printable charts above.
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Common questions about volume conversion charts
The US cup is legally defined as 236.588 ml (approximately 240 ml), while metric cups are exactly 250 ml. The difference arose from traditional US cooking measurements versus the metric system's decimal-based simplicity. This is why you'll sometimes see recipes specify 'US cups' or 'metric cups' to avoid confusion.
It depends on what you're making. For general cooking, small variations (±5-10%) are usually fine. For baking, precision matters more – aim for accuracy within ±2-3%, especially for liquids in recipes with chemical leavening (cakes, breads). Professional baking/pastry requires high precision, and many professionals measure by weight (grams) instead of volume for maximum accuracy.
This is a significant difference: US tablespoon = 14.79 ml (approximately 15 ml), while Australian tablespoon = 20 ml. The Australian tablespoon is 35% larger than a US tablespoon! When following Australian recipes using US measuring spoons, you should use 4 teaspoons instead of 1 tablespoon to get the correct amount.
It's not recommended. Dry measuring cups are designed to be filled to the brim and leveled off with a straight edge. Liquid measuring cups have a pour spout and measurement lines below the rim, allowing you to measure at eye level without spilling. Using the wrong type can lead to inaccurate measurements.
Follow these steps: 1) Identify if it's US cups (most common in American recipes) or metric cups. If not specified, assume US cups. 2) Multiply by 236.588 for exact US cups, or use the rounded value of 240 ml for everyday cooking. 3) Round sensibly – for example, 1/4 cup = 59.15 ml can be rounded to 60 ml for most recipes. For quick reference, download our printable conversion charts which include the most common cup measurements and their ml equivalents.
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