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Culinary Science & Baking Measurements
Cooking & Baking Measurement Converter
Convert recipe measurements across cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and ingredient weights in grams.
Equivalent Measurements for Selected Ingredient
Why Weight is Superior to Volume in Baking
In baking, volume measurements like cups can vary by up to 25% depending on how tightly flour is packed into the cup. Professional pastry chefs measure ingredients in grams (g) using a digital kitchen scale for consistent, foolproof baking results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are exactly 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp = 3 tsp ≈ 14.79 mL).
How much does 1 stick of butter weigh?
In the United States, 1 stick of butter equals 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons), weighing 113.4 grams (4 ounces).