Converters

• Cups, pints, quarts and gallons: how many in each?

  A pint is 2 cups, a quart is 4 cups and a gallon is 16 cups. Full US liquid measure chart with fluid ounces, liters and an easy memory trick.

• How many ounces are in a cup? Fluid vs weight

  A US cup is 8 fluid ounces, but the weight in ounces depends on the ingredient. Learn the difference and see typical weights for flour, sugar and butter.

• Oven temperature chart: °F to °C and gas mark

  Convert oven temperatures between Fahrenheit, Celsius and gas mark. Chart for 250 to 500°F, the formula, and how to adjust for a fan oven.

• US cup vs metric cup vs UK cup: differences

  A US cup is 237 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and UK measures differ again. Learn how the differences affect recipes and how to adjust.

• How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

  There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. See how to halve, third and double small measures, and why an Australian tablespoon is different.

• How many tablespoons are in a cup? (with chart)

  There are 16 tablespoons in a US cup. See the chart for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 3/4 cup, plus the teaspoon and milliliter equivalents.

• How many square feet are in an acre?

  An acre is 43,560 square feet, or 4,047 square meters. Chart of acres to square feet, hectares and square miles, with size comparisons.

• How unit conversion works: a simple guide

  Learn how to convert units using conversion factors. Simple rules for multiplying or dividing, checking your answer and avoiding common mistakes.

• Cups to grams: why there is no single answer

  A cup is a measure of volume and a gram is a measure of weight, so the answer depends on the ingredient. Typical values for common baking staples.

• How to convert grams to ounces (and back)

  Divide grams by 28.35 to get ounces, or multiply ounces by 28.35 to get grams. Formula, worked examples and a quick chart for cooking.