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How to Convert a Recipe to Metric

Converting to metric means switching cups and ounces to grams and milliliters. Weight is more accurate than volume, especially for baking.

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Step by step

  1. Weigh dry ingredients in grams — use the per-ingredient charts on this site, since a cup of flour and a cup of sugar weigh different amounts.
  2. Convert liquids by volume: 1 US cup = 236.6 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml.
  3. Convert ounces (weight) to grams: 1 oz = 28.35 g.
  4. Convert oven temperature: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. So 350°F ≈ 175°C.
  5. For best results in baking, switch to a kitchen scale and work in grams.

FAQ

Why is weight better than cups?

A packed or fluffed cup of the same ingredient can vary 20% or more. Grams remove that guesswork, which matters most in baking.

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