Conversion calculator
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. For more weight conversions use conversion calculator:
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
