Kitchen Conversions Cheat Sheet: Cups, Ounces, Grams, and Temperatures

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Cooking is easier (and less stressful) when you don’t have to guess at measurements. Whether you’re converting from cups to grams, figuring out ounces, or adjusting oven temperatures, this kitchen conversions cheat sheet has you covered.

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Dry Ingredient Conversions (Cups to Grams)

Flour (all-purpose, spooned & leveled)

• 1 cup = 120 g
• ¾ cup = 90 g
• ½ cup = 60 g
• ⅓ cup = 40 g
• ¼ cup = 30 g

Sugar

• Granulated sugar: 1 cup = 200 g
• Brown sugar (packed): 1 cup = 220 g
• Powdered sugar (sifted): 1 cup = 120 g

Rice & Grains (uncooked)

• White rice: 1 cup = 190 g
• Brown rice: 1 cup = 185 g
• Quinoa: 1 cup = 170 g
• Oats (rolled): 1 cup = 90 g

Pasta (uncooked, dry)

• Small shapes (elbow, shells): 1 cup = 100 g
• Spaghetti (broken): 1 cup = 75 g

Baking Ingredients

• Baking powder: 1 tablespoon = 14 g
• Baking soda: 1 tablespoon = 12 g
• Cocoa powder: 1 cup = 85 g
• Cornstarch: 1 cup = 120 g

Nuts & Seeds

• Almonds (whole): 1 cup = 140 g
• Walnuts (chopped): 1 cup = 120 g
• Sunflower seeds: 1 cup = 135 g

Dried Fruit

• Raisins: 1 cup = 150 g
• Cranberries (dried): 1 cup = 115 g
• Dates (chopped): 1 cup = 145 g

Cheese (grated, loosely packed)

• Cheddar: 1 cup = 113 g
• Parmesan: 1 cup = 100 g
• Mozzarella: 1 cup = 112 g

Quick Dry Ingredients Reference Table

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Liquid Conversions (Cups, Ounces, Milliliters, Grams Approx.)

Standard Kitchen Measures

• 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
• 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
• 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 30 ml
• 1 cup = 8 fl oz = 240 ml
• 1 pint = 2 cups = 16 fl oz = 475 ml
• 1 quart = 4 cups = 32 fl oz = 950 ml
• 1 gallon = 16 cups = 128 fl oz = 3.8 liters

Common Liquids (by Cup)

Water (reference for all liquid conversions)

• 1 cup = 240 ml = 240 g
• ½ cup = 120 ml = 120 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml = 60 g

Milk

• 1 cup = 240 ml ≈ 245 g
• ½ cup = 120 ml ≈ 122 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml ≈ 61 g

Oil (vegetable, olive, etc.)

• 1 cup = 240 ml ≈ 220 g
• ½ cup = 120 ml ≈ 110 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml ≈ 55 g

Honey / Maple Syrup (dense, heavier than water)

• 1 cup = 240 ml ≈ 340 g
• ½ cup = 120 ml ≈ 170 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml ≈ 85 g

Butter (melted)

• 1 cup = 240 ml ≈ 227 g (same as 2 sticks of solid butter)
• ½ cup = 120 ml ≈ 113 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml ≈ 57 g

Broth / Stock (chicken, veggie, beef)

• 1 cup = 240 ml ≈ 240 g
• ½ cup = 120 ml ≈ 120 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml ≈ 60 g

Wine (red or white)

• 1 cup = 240 ml ≈ 240 g
• ½ cup = 120 ml ≈ 120 g
• ¼ cup = 60 ml ≈ 60 g

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Ounces to Grams (General)

• 1 oz = 28 g
• 2 oz = 57 g
• 4 oz = 113 g
• 8 oz (½ lb) = 227 g
• 16 oz (1 lb) = 454 g

Oven Temperature Conversions

• 250°F = 120°C = Gas Mark ½
• 300°F = 150°C = Gas Mark 2
• 350°F = 175°C = Gas Mark 4
• 375°F = 190°C = Gas Mark 5
• 400°F = 200°C = Gas Mark 6
• 425°F = 220°C = Gas Mark 7
• 450°F = 230°C = Gas Mark 8
• 475°F = 245°C = Gas Mark 9

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