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Why conversion calculator? Temperature, volume and weight conversions are usually quite frustrating things for me. Before we moved to the UK I only used metric units. But since our move I HAVE TO use pounds, ounces, cups, spoons,... You see what I mean?

For instance, I often need to convert US units to metric units when I am trying a new recipe from the internet or a cookbook. And this usually takes a lot of my time and effort. I have tried to make a list of most useful conversions in cooking and baking and included a conversion calculator which will help you convert all volume and weight units into your requested units straight away.

Calculate your own temperature conversions with the conversion calculator:

Temperature conversions: CELSIUS (C) to FAHRENHEIT (F), GAS MARK and FAN OVEN

110C = 225F = gas mark 1/4 = fan oven 90C

130C = 266F = gas mark 1/2 = fan oven 110C

140C = 284F = gas mark 1 = fan oven 120C - Very cool

150C = 302F = gas mark 2 = fan oven 130C

160C = 320F = gas mark 3 = fan oven 140C

170C = 338F = gas mark 3 = fan oven 150C - Cool

180C = 356F = gas mark 4 = fan oven 160C - Warm

190C = 374F = gas mark 5 = fan oven 170C

200C = 392F = gas mark 6 = fan oven 180C - Moderate

220C = 428F = gas mark 7 = fan oven 200C - Fairly hot

230C = 450F = gas mark 8 = fan oven 210C - Hot

Good to know:

You should always check your cooker instruction book before cooking and baking
If you use fan assisted ovens than lower the original temperature of the oven from the recipe for 20 - 25 degrees Celsius or 50 degrees Fahrenheit
Ovens must be preheated to the specified temperature before cooking

Weight conversions:

GRAMS (g) to KILOGRAMS (kg)

10g = 0.01kg

50g = 0.05kg

100g = 0.1kg

500g = 0.5kg

1000g = 1kg

1500kg = 1.5kg

2000g = 2kg

GRAMS (g) to POUNDS (lb)

10grams (g) = 0.022l pounds (lb)

100g = 0.220lb

150g = 0.330lb

200g = 0.440lb

500g = 1.102lb

1000g = 2.204lb

To convert grams into pounds divide the figure in grams by 453.59.

Make more weight conversations with conversion calculator:

POUNDS (lb) to GRAMS (g)

0.1lb = 45.359g

0.2lb = 90.72g

0.3lb = 136.08g

0.4lb = 181.56g

0.5lb = 226.80g

1lb = 453.59g

1.5lb = 680.39g

2lb = 907.18 g

2.5lb = 1133.98g = 1.133,98kilograms (kg)

To convert pounds into grams multiply the figure in pounds by 453.59.

GRAMS (g) to US OUNCES (oz)

10g = 0.3527oz

20g = 0.7054oz

50g = 1.763oz

100g = 3.527oz

150g = 5.291oz

200g = 7.054oz

300g = 10.582oz

400g = 14.109oz

500g = 17.636oz

600g = 21.164oz

700g = 24.691oz

800g = 28.219oz

900g = 21.746oz

1000g (or 1kg) = 35.273oz

To convert grams to ounces divide the figure in grams by 28.35.

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US OUNCES (oz) to GRAMS (g)

1/2 ounce (oz) = 14 grams (g)

1 oz = 28.349

1 1/2 oz = 43 g

2 oz = 57 g

3 oz = 85 g

4 oz = 113 g

5 oz = 142 g

6 oz = 170 g

7 oz = 198 g

8 oz = 227 g

9 oz = 255 g

10 oz = 283.49 g

16 oz = 454 g

32 oz = 907g

64 oz = 1800 g (1.8 kilograms-kg)

To convert US ounces to grams multiply the figure in ounces by 28.35.

Spoon measures (almost the same in America and Britain)- LIQUID:

Britain:

15 drops = 1 millilitre (ml)

1/4 teaspoon (tsp)= 1.25 millilitre (ml)

1/2 tsp = 2.5 ml

1 tsp = 5 ml

2 tsp = 10ml = 1 dessertspoon

3 tsp = 15ml = 1 tablespoon (tbsp)

1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 ml

America:

1/4 teaspoon (tsp) = 1.23 millilitre (ml)

1/2 tsp = 2.46 ml

3/4 tsp = 3.69 ml

1 tsp = 4.92 ml

1 1/2 tsp = 7.38 ml

2 tsp = 9.84 ml

3 tsp = 14.76 ml

1/2 tablespoon (tbsp) = 7.38 ml

1 tbsp = 14.7 ml

Spoon measures - solid:

A heaped tablespoon of caster sugar = 0.75 ounce (oz) = 21 grams (g)

A heaped tablespoon of flour = 1 ounce (oz) = 28 grams (g)

A heaped tablespoon of butter = 1.25 ounce (oz) = 35 grams (g)

A heaped tablespoon of sugar = 1 ounce (oz) = 28 grams (g)

*A heaped or rounded tablespoon means with as much above the bowl of the spoon as in the spoon.

1 tablespoon (tbsp) of white flour = 11 grams

1 tbsp of caster sugar = 13 grams

The equivalent weights should be taken as approx. only, but they should be within 5 grams.

American LIQUID measures:

1/4 cup = 2 US fluid ounces (fl. oz) = 4 tablespoons (tbsp) = 59.4 millilitres (ml)

1/2 cup = 4 US fl. oz = 8 tbsp = 118 ml

3/4 cup = 6 US fl. oz = 12 tbsp = 178 ml

1 cup = 8 US fl. oz = 16 tbsp = 237 ml

1 1/2 cups = 12 US fl. oz = 24 tbsp = 355 ml

1 US pint = 473.176 ml

1 US fluid ounce = 29.573 ml

Good to know:

To convert into British cups multiply the number of American cups by 1.20095.

American DRY Volume Measurements:

1/8 teaspoon = pinch

3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (tbsp)

1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons

1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons

1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons (tbsp) + 1 teaspoon (tsp)

1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons

3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons

1 cup = 16 tablespoons

British LIQUID measures:

1 cup = 285 ml = 19 tablespoons (tbsp)

1/2 cup = 142.5 ml = 9.5 tbsp

1/4 cup = 71.25 ml = 5 tbsp

1 pint = 568.26ml

1 fluid ounce = 28.41 ml

Good to know:

1 British cup is 1.20095 times bigger than 1 American cup. To into American cups divide the figure in British cups by 1.20095.
To convert cup to tablespoon first convert cups into millilitres and than divide the figure in millilitres by 15.

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Measures for baking pans and dishes - inches to centimetres:

8x8 inches baking dish = 20x20 centimetre

9x13 inches baking dish = 23x33 centimetre baking dish

9 inch cake pan = 23 centimetre cake pan

10 inch cake pan = 25 centimetre cake pan

11 inch cake pan = 28 centimetre cake pan

12 inch cake pan = 30.5 centimetre cake pan

Difference between American and British flour:

The difference is in the gluten content of the flour.

Very low gluten content flour in America is called CAKE FLOUR, in Britain EXTRA FINE PLAIN FLOUR
Low gluten flour in America is called PASTRY FLOUR, in Britain FINE PLAIN FLOUR
Normal gluten content flour in America is called ALL PURPOSE FLOUR, in Britain PLAIN FLOUR
High gluten content flour in America is called BREAD FLOUR, in Britain STRONG FLOUR
Very high content flour in America is called HIGH GLUTEN FLOUR, in Britain EXTRA STRONG FLOUR

Difference between American and British sugars:

Granulated sugar is a plain sugar in America and Britain.
British caster sugar is superfine sugar in America.
British icing sugar is powdered or confectioner's sugar in America.

How ingredients are called in America and in the UK:

Heavy cream (US) - Double cream (UK)
Light cream (US) - Single cream (UK)
Corn starch (US) - Corn flour (UK)
Raisins (US) - Sultanas (UK)
Ladyfingers (US) - Sponge cookies (UK)
2% milk (US) - Semi skimmed milk (UK)
4% milk (US) - Whole milk (UK)
Bittersweet chocolate - 70% cocoa (US)-Dark plain chocolate (UK)
Baking soda (US) - Bicarbonate of soda (UK)

Good to know:

To convert US fluid ounces to British fluid ounces - multiply by 1.04
To convert British fluid ounces to American fluid ounces divide British fluid ounces by 1.04
To convert British pints to US pints - multiply by 0.83
British pint is 568.26 millilitres (ml), and American pint is 473.176 millilitres (ml)
To convert ounces to millilitres multiply the figure in ounces by 29.573
To convert millilitres to American ounces divide the figure in millilitres by 29.573
To convert liters to American ounces multiply the figure in liters by 33.815
To convert ounces to liters divide the figure in ounces by 33.815
Use one set of measurements, never mix metric and imperial
All spoon measures should be level, unless otherwise stated

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