Convert baking measurements between cups, grams, ounces, and more. Get accurate conversions for different ingredients.
Unlike general cooking, baking requires precision because different ingredients have vastly different densities. One cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 grams, while one cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams. This 67% difference means you can't use universal conversions for all ingredients. Our calculator uses ingredient-specific conversion factors to ensure your baked goods turn out perfectly every time.
Weight measurements (grams, ounces) are more accurate than volume measurements (cups, tablespoons) because they're not affected by how tightly you pack ingredients. Professional bakers always weigh their ingredients.
When measuring flour by volume, spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Don't scoop directly from the bag or tap the cup, as this compacts the flour and can add 20-30% more than intended.
Brown sugar should be firmly packed into the measuring cup unless the recipe specifies otherwise. It should hold its shape when turned out of the cup.
Butter and other fats can be harder to measure accurately when cold. For volume measurements, ensure butter is at room temperature. For weight measurements, temperature doesn't affect accuracy.
When converting recipes between metric and imperial systems, remember that metric recipes typically use weight (grams) while American recipes use volume (cups). This calculator handles both systems and ingredient-specific conversions, making it easy to follow recipes from any country.
A European recipe calls for 250g of flour. Using our calculator with "All-Purpose Flour" selected, you'll find this equals approximately 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon. The ingredient selection is crucial here—250g of sugar would be only 1¼ cups because sugar is denser than flour.