Common Cooking Measurements

In US kitchens, dry and liquid volumes use the same cup sizes, but weights differ by ingredient. Memorize these anchors:

• 3 tsp = 1 tbsp
• 16 tbsp = 1 cup
• 2 cups = 1 pint
• 2 pints = 1 quart
• 4 cups = 1 quart
• 4 quarts = 1 gallon

For liquids: 1 cup = 236.588 mL. For weights: 1 oz = 28.35 g. Convert anything instantly with our oz ⇄ mL and oz ⇄ g tools.

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