Guide · Updated November 2026 · How we check our numbers
Kitchen Conversions: Cups, Tablespoons, Teaspoons and Grams
Recipes switch between cups, spoons, ounces and milliliters. These relationships cover almost every situation.
US volume measures
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons ≈ 14.8 mL |
| 1 fluid ounce | 2 tablespoons ≈ 29.6 mL |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons = 8 fl oz ≈ 236.6 mL |
| 1 pint | 2 cups |
| 1 quart | 4 cups |
| 1 gallon | 16 cups ≈ 3.785 L |
So ¾ cup is 12 tablespoons, and ⅓ cup is 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon.
Why cups do not convert to grams
Cups measure volume and grams measure weight. 1 cup of water weighs about 237 g, but 1 cup of flour weighs only about 120–125 g, and sugar about 200 g. For baking, a kitchen scale is the most reliable tool.
US vs metric cups
Australia, Canada and New Zealand often use a 250 mL metric cup, slightly larger than the US cup of about 237 mL. For most cooking the difference is small, but it can matter in baking.
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This guide is general information, not professional advice.