Baking conversion charts are essential downloads in the kitchen, including weight and volume measurements, metric and imperial conversions, baking pan sizes equivalents, and ingredient weight conversions. Print them out (over 20 pages) and include them in your favorite recipe binder.
Precision is key when it comes to cooking and, especially, baking. So knowing cooking measurements and their equivalents is an essential skill in the kitchen. But how to remember all those ingredient conversions?
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- How to measure ingredients
- Basic measurements abbreviations
- Basic cooking measurements
- 1. Kitchen measurement conversion chart
- 2. Cooking weight conversion chart
- 3. Liquid conversion chart
- 4. Mr. Gallon Man PDF
- 5. Gallon Man visual tool
- 6. Oven temperature conversion chart
- 7. Baking pan conversion chart
- 8. Cake pan size converter
- 9. Butter conversion chart
- 10. Baking ingredient conversion chart
- 11. Ingredient weight conversion chart
- Other measuring charts
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Luckily, there are tools like conversion charts available. So forget any conversion math while cooking. With a few downloads below, you will become an expert at measurement conversions.
How to measure ingredients
Measuring dry and liquid ingredients is essential for successful baking. The most accurate way to do so is to use a kitchen scale (aka digital scale).
If you live in the United States, you are probably used to standard measurements with measuring cups and spoons.
But don't confuse dry measuring cups with liquid ones with spouts on the side.
Use a scoop and level method for dry ingredients except for brown sugar, which should be packed. And make sure to bend to eye level to measure wet ingredients correctly. Please, learn more about measuring liquid and dry ingredients.
You may need a set of measuring spoons to measure small amounts of ingredients.
Whether a novice or a seasoned baker, having the right tools and ingredients in the kitchen is vital to making delectable baked goods. Download this quick reference guide - your ultimate baking essential checklist!
Basic measurements abbreviations
Knowing cooking measurement abbreviations is essential for any home cook.
Imperial measurement abbreviations
- tablespoon = tablespoon
- teaspoon = teaspoon
- fl.oz = fluid ounce
- oz = ounce
- c = cup
- pt = pint
- qt - quart
- gal - gallon
- ml = milliliter
- lb = pound
- F = Fahrenheit
- C = Celsius
Metric measurement abbreviations
- g = gram
- kg = kilogram
- ml = milliliter
- l = liter
Other cooking abbreviations
- hr = hour (s)
- min = minute (s)
- doz = dozen
Basic cooking measurements
Here are basic cooking measurements converted from metric to the US system. These have been slightly rounded.
- Dash = less than ⅛ teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon = ⅓ tablespoon = 5 ml
- 1 tablespoon = ½ fluid ounce = 15 ml
- 1 fluid ounce = ⅛ cup = 30 ml
- ¼ cup = 2 fluid ounces = 4 tablespoons = 59 ml
- ⅓ cup = 2.7 fluid ounces = 5 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon = 79 ml
- ½ cup = 4 fluid ounces = 8 tablespoons =118 ml
- ⅔ cup = 5.3 fluid ounces = 10 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons = 158 ml
- ¾ cup = 6 fluid ounces = 12 tablespoons = 177 ml
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 16 tablespoons = ½ pint = 237 ml
- 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces = 32 tablespoons = 1 pint = 475 ml
- 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces = 2 pints = 1 quart = 946 ml
- 2 pints = 1 quart
- 4 quarts = 1 gallon = 3.8 L
- 16 oz = 1 pound
1. Kitchen measurement conversion chart
Keep this free printable kitchen conversion chart in an easily accessible spot, like on the cupboard or fridge door, so you can access it in the kitchen. It has all the essential measurements:
- Volume measurement conversions
- Dry measurement conversions
- Oven temperatures conversions
2. Cooking weight conversion chart
With this cooking weight conversion chart, you can easily convert between weight measurements in spoons, cups, ounces, pounds, and grams.
3. Liquid conversion chart
The liquid conversion chart converts volume units such as teaspoons, tablespoons, milliliters, fluid ounces, and cups. Here are the most common volume conversions:
- 1 teaspoon = ⅓ tablespoon = 5 ml
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 ml
- 4 tablespoons = 2 fluid ounces = 59 ml = ¼ cup
- 8 tablespoons = 4 fluid ounces = 118 ml = ½ cup
- 12 tablespoons = 6 fluid ounces = 177 ml = ¾ cup
- 16 tablespoons = 8 fluid ounces = 237 ml = 1 cup
4. Mr. Gallon Man PDF
Mr. Gallon Man represents a visual way to learn about gallons, quarts, pints, and cup conversions. Decorate your kitchen or use it for educational purposes.
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts, 8 pints, 16 cups, 128 fluid ounces, 3.8 liters
- 1 quart = 2 pints, 4 cups, 32 fluid ounces, ¼ gallon, 0.95 liters
- 1 pint = ½ quart, 2 cups, 16 fluid ounces, 0.125 gallons, ⅕ liter
- 1 quart = 2 pints, 4 cups, 32 fluid ounces, ¼ gallon, 0.95 liters
- 1 cup = 8 oz, 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, ½ pint, ¼ quart
5. Gallon Man visual tool
It is another visual tool to help you remember and learn about customary capacity measurements: cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
6. Oven temperature conversion chart
Here is the most useful kitchen measurement chart that converts from Celsius to Fahrenheit to gas marks:
- 100°C = 217°F
- 110°C = 230°F = ¼ gas mark
- 120°C = 248°F = ½ gas mark
- 130°C = 266°F = 1 gas mark
- 140°C = 284°F = 1 gas mark
- 150°C = 302°F = 2 gas mark
- 160°C = 320°F = 3 gas mark
- 170°C = 338°F = 4 gas mark
- 180°C = 356°F = 4 gas mark
- 190°C = 374°F = 5 gas mark
- 200°C = 392°F = 6 gas mark
- 210°C = 410°F = 6 gas mark
- 220°C = 428°F = 7 gas mark
7. Baking pan conversion chart
Stop trying to figure out the math while whipping up an Italian sponge cake. This convenient printable will help you adjust cake recipes for various-sized pans, from round to rectangle and even bundt pans:
- 8 x 2 inch round pan = 6 cups = 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inch loaf pan or 7.5 x 3-inch bundt pan
- 9 x 2 inch round pan = 8 cups = 8 x 8 x 2-inch square pan or 8 x 8 x 2-inch square pan
- 10 x 2 inch round pan = 10 cups = 7 x 11 x 2 inch rectangular pan or 9 x 9 x 2-inch loaf pan or two 8-inch round pans
Please refer to how to adjust different pans to convert from rectangle to round and bundt cake pans to those you have on hand.
8. Cake pan size converter
This simple cake pan calculator is the best baking tool on the website. It helps to convert cake pans: round-to-rectangle or rectangle-to-round.
With just two pieces of simple information, you will find the perfect fit for any recipe in no time. You only need to input your existing baking tin size and the one in the recipe.
9. Butter conversion chart
If you have to ensure that your recipe calls for the right amount of butter, grab this handy butter conversion chart.
It covers conversions from sticks of butter to cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, pounds, and grams. From solid form to softened and melted, this guide will help in the kitchen.
Here are the most common butter conversions:
- ¼ cup butter = ½ stick = 4 tablespoons = 12 teaspoons = 2 oz = 57 grams
- ½ cup butter = 1 stick = 8 tablespoons = 16 teaspoons = 4 oz = ¼ pounds = 113 grams
- 1 cup butter = 1 ½ sticks = 12 tablespoons = 36 teaspoons = 8 oz = ½ pounds = 227 grams
10. Baking ingredient conversion chart
Have you ever been confused by the different units used to measure ingredients while baking? What about making an American recipe by those living in Europe who are used to metric measurements?
Here is a free download - baking measurement chart - to help. Get quick, easy-to-follow common conversions from US cups to grams for the most popular baking ingredients. Here are a few conversions:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour = 125 grams = 4.41 oz
- 1 cup almond flour = 96 grams = 3.39 oz
- 1 cup brown sugar = 200 grams = 7.05 oz
- 1 cup caster sugar = 225 g = 7.94 oz
- 1 cup granulated sugar = 200 grams = 7.05 oz
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar = 125 grams = 4.41 oz
- 1 cup honey = 340 grams = 12 oz
- 1 cup of butter = 227 grams = 8 oz
- 1 cup of milk = 244 grams = 8.61 oz
- 1 cup heavy cream = 238 grams = 8.4 oz
- 1 cup water = 237 grams = 8.35 oz
- 1 mashed bananas = 225 grams = 7.94 oz
- 1 cup chocolate chips = 160 grams = 5.64 oz
11. Ingredient weight conversion chart
This 23-page, Ingredient Weight Conversion Chart is a treasure for those who want to explore international cuisines. It covers conversions for 120+ ingredients: from cups to grams to ounces and more. Shortly, it is a perfect conversion chart for cooking.
Other measuring charts
You will surely love many other measurement conversion charts on the website, including cups to grams, grams to cups, and others.
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