🛠️ Everyday UtilitiesLast updated March 29, 2026

Cooking & Measurement Conversion Guide: Recipes, Units & Sizing

Convert any recipe measurement and find your perfect fit

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Key Takeaways

1 cup = 236.6 mL = ~16 tablespoons. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.8 mL.
Weight-based measurements (grams) are more accurate than volume for baking — a cup of flour can vary by 30%.
Oven temperatures: 350°F = 177°C (moderate), 400°F = 204°C (hot), 450°F = 232°C (very hot).
US shoe sizes = (3 × foot length in inches) – 22 for men, – 21 for women. EU = (foot cm × 1.5) + 2.

Whether you're scaling a recipe, converting between metric and imperial, or shopping for shoes internationally, accurate conversions prevent mistakes. This guide — referencing NIST standards and FDA nutrition labeling — covers common cooking and sizing conversions with our free converter tools.

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Essential Kitchen Conversions

Key volume conversions: 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fl oz. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 236.6 mL. For precise baking, weigh ingredients in grams using a kitchen scale. Use our cooking converter for instant conversions between any units.

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Weight vs. Volume Measurements

Professional bakers always measure by weight (grams) because volume is inconsistent — a "cup of flour" can range from 120g to 160g depending on scooping method. The King Arthur Baking ingredient chart provides standard weights. Our converter handles both weight and volume conversions.

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International Size Conversions

Shoe sizes vary dramatically between US, EU, UK, and Asian sizing systems. Always measure foot length in centimeters for the most accurate conversion. Our shoe size converter maps between all major sizing systems including US men/women, EU, UK, Japan, and Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup?

It depends on the ingredient. Water: 236g. All-purpose flour: 125g. Sugar: 200g. Butter: 227g. This is why professional bakers weigh ingredients — volume measurements vary by how tightly packed the ingredient is.

How do I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

C = (F – 32) × 5/9. Common conversions: 350°F = 177°C, 375°F = 190°C, 400°F = 204°C, 425°F = 218°C, 450°F = 232°C. Our cooking converter handles temperature and all other kitchen conversions.

How do I convert shoe sizes between US, EU, and UK?

US Men to EU: add ~33 (US 10 ≈ EU 43). US Women to EU: add ~31 (US 8 ≈ EU 39). UK to US Men: add 1. These are approximations — sizing varies by brand. Use our shoe size converter for precise mappings.

How do I scale a recipe?

Multiply all ingredients by the scaling factor. For example, to double: multiply all amounts by 2. For 1.5x: multiply by 1.5. Note: baking times don't scale linearly — increase by 25-50% for double batches and check for doneness.

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