Converting kitchen measurements is crucial for multiplying or cutting a recipe down. Whether you’re converting ounces to cups or teaspoons to tablespoons, we have you covered! Check out our list of common kitchen measuring conversions within the US imperial system below. If you’re looking for conversions to the metric system, use our guide for US and metric conversions.
Liquid Measurement Conversions
Use the following liquid measurement conversions to easily adjust your recipes.
- 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
- 1 pint = 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces
- 1 quart = 2 pints or 32 fluid ounces
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces
Dry Measurements Conversions
Use the following dry measurement conversions to easily adjust your recipes.
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons
Order of Measuring Cups and Spoons
Many measuring cups and spoons come in sets, but it still can be helpful to know the order of measuring cups by size when converting recipes. The standard measuring cup sizes in cooking from smallest to largest are 1/8 cup, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup. Similarly, the standard measuring spoon sizes in cooking from smallest to largest are 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 tablespoon, and 1 tablespoon
