Most of our recipes are in metric standard measurements like milliliter and liters, kilogram etc… We use the American system for small quantities in various recipes too. So for not to be lost in conversions, you’ll want to convert our recipes into american measurement and vice versa, these converter tools and tables will help.
Here’s an easy to use conversion calculator that will help you convert various cooking volume units
Average Volume Conversions
1 cup = 240 mL (milliliter)
1/2 cup = 120 mL
1/3 cup = 80 mL
1/4 cup = 60 mL = 4 tablespoons
1 tablespoon = 15 mL (= cs in French) = 3 teaspoons
1 teaspoon = 5 mL (= coffeespoon in french or cc)
1 fluid ounce = 30 mL
1 US quart = 0.946 liter ~=1 liter
Temperatures
400° F = 200° C = gas mark 7 (fr)
350° F = 180° C = gas mark 6 (fr)
300° F = 150° C = gas mark 5 (fr)
Weight
1 ounce = 28 grams
1 pound = 16 ounces = 454 grams