US Standard Cooking Unit Conversions
US recipe units (Volume) differ from Metric standards used in Europe or Asia. Use the following conversion values for accuracy.
1. Basic Volume Conversions (ml)
- 1 Cup (US) = 240ml (Technically 236.5ml)
- 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15ml
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) = 5ml
Relationships Between Units
- 1 Cup = 16 Tablespoons
- 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons
Note: Metric measuring cups (common in Korea/Japan) are 200ml, leading to a 40ml discrepancy when using US recipes.
2. Weight Conversions by Ingredient (g)
Since 'Cups' measure volume, the actual weight depends on the density of the ingredient.
- All-purpose Flour: 1 Cup ≈ 125g (Spoon into cup and level off; do not pack down)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 Cup ≈ 200g
- Brown Sugar: 1 Cup ≈ 215g (Usually measured 'packed')
- Butter: 1 Stick = 1/2 Cup = 8 Tbsp ≈ 113g
3. Global 'Cup' Discrepancies
The definition of '1 Cup' varies by country of origin:
- US Standard: 240ml
- Metric Cup (UK/AU/CA): 250ml
- East Asia (KR/JP): 200ml
4. Temperature Conversions
US recipes use Fahrenheit (°F).
- 350°F ≈ 180°C
- 375°F ≈ 190°C
- 400°F ≈ 200°C