American to Metric Cooking Conversion

Convert American cooking measurements to metric units like grams, milliliters, and liters accurately.

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From	To	Conversion Factor
1 1 cup	125 grams	× 125
1 1 cup	240 milliliters	× 240
1 1 ounce	28.35 grams	× 28.35
1 1 tablespoon	7.5 grams	× 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

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Understanding American vs Metric Cooking Measurements

American recipes typically use cups, tablespoons, and ounces, while metric recipes rely on grams and milliliters. Converting between these systems ensures consistent results, especially when following international recipes.

Tips:

Use a digital kitchen scale for best accuracy
Convert dry and liquid ingredients separately
Always check whether the recipe uses US or metric standards

Common American to Metric Conversions

Some common conversions include: 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 cup flour = 125 g, 1 ounce = 28.35 g, and 1 tablespoon = 15 ml.

Tips:

Flour weights vary by type
Liquids convert more consistently than dry ingredients

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