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Baking Conversion Calculator

Convert any baking ingredient between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, and grams.

Introduction

Baking Conversion Calculator — Convert any baking ingredient between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, and grams. Enter Ingredient, Amount, From unit, To unit to get an instant, accurate result.

Formula

Converts through grams as a common base: amount is first turned into grams using the ingredient's standard density (grams per US cup, e.g. flour 120g, sugar 200g, butter 227g, honey 340g), then that gram amount is converted into the target unit using the same density plus the fixed ratios 16 tbsp = 1 cup, 48 tsp = 1 cup, and 1 oz = 28.3495g.

Step-by-step

  1. Enter the Ingredient.
  2. Enter the Amount.
  3. Enter the From unit.
  4. Enter the To unit.
  5. Click Calculate to see your result instantly.

Real-world example

Example: With Ingredient = flour, Amount = 1, From unit = cup, To unit = gram, the Baking Conversion Calculator gives Ingredient: flour, Grams: 120, Result: 120.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 1 cup of flour weigh less than 1 cup of sugar?
Weight per cup depends on the ingredient's density — flour is light and airy (about 120g/cup) while granulated sugar packs denser (about 200g/cup), so cup-to-gram conversions must be ingredient-specific rather than universal.
Are these density values exact for every brand?
They're standard reference averages (e.g. how a cup is typically scooped and leveled). Actual weight can vary a bit by brand, how tightly an ingredient is packed, and humidity.
Why is brown sugar different from white sugar?
Brown sugar is conventionally measured "packed," which compresses more of it into a cup (about 220g) compared to granulated sugar's looser 200g/cup.
What inputs does the Baking Conversion Calculator need?
You'll need to provide: Ingredient, Amount, From unit, To unit. All fields use sensible defaults, so you can see a working example immediately and then adjust the values to match your own numbers.
How accurate is the Baking Conversion Calculator?
The Baking Conversion Calculator applies the formula exactly as calculated — Converts through grams as a common base: amount is first turned into grams using the ingredient's standard density (grams per US cup, e.g. flour 120g, sugar 200g, butter 227g, honey 340g), then that gram amount is converted into the target unit using the same density plus the fixed ratios 16 tbsp = 1 cup, 48 tsp = 1 cup, and 1 oz = 28.3495g. — so results are precise for the inputs you provide. Accuracy depends on entering correct, realistic input values.
Is the Baking Conversion Calculator free to use?
Yes, the Baking Conversion Calculator is completely free, requires no signup, and runs instantly in your browser.

About the Baking Conversion Calculator

The Baking Conversion Calculator uses a real, verifiable formula — Converts through grams as a common base: amount is first turned into grams using the ingredient's standard density (grams per US cup, e.g. flour 120g, sugar 200g, butter 227g, honey 340g), then that gram amount is converted into the target unit using the same density plus the fixed ratios 16 tbsp = 1 cup, 48 tsp = 1 cup, and 1 oz = 28.3495g. — so results are accurate every time, not an approximation.