Baking Measurement Conversions



Find baking measurement conversions from U.S. to Metric for the most commonly used quantities.

From oven temperature to baking pan size equivalents, you can convert any easy baking recipe to meet your needs.

Also included is a baking conversion chart for the most commonly used baking ingredients, with conversions to ounces and grams.

Oven Temperature Conversions:

Use the following oven temperature conversions as a guide. Different manufacturers and oven types vary, so always refer to your oven instruction book.

  • 275 F = 140 C = Gas Mark 1
  • 300 F = 150 C = Gas Mark 2
  • 325 F = 160 C = Gas Mark 3
  • 350 F = 180 C = Gas Mark 4
  • 375 F = 190 C = Gas Mark 5
  • 400 F = 200 C = Gas Mark 6
  • 425 F = 220 C = Gas Mark 7
  • 450 F = 230 C = Gas Mark 8
  • 475 F = 250 C = Gas Mark 9

Baking Measurement Conversions US to Metric:

  • 1/8 teaspoon = .5 ml
  • 1/4 teaspoon = 1.23 ml
  • 1/2 teaspoon = 2.5 ml
  • 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
  • 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
  • 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) = 30 ml
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) = 60 ml
  • 1/3 cup (2.67 ounces) = 75 ml
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) = 120 ml
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) = 180 ml
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) = 240 ml

Weight Conversions US to Metric:

  • 1/2 ounce = 14 grams
  • 1 ounce = 29 grams
  • 1-1/2 ounces = 43 grams
  • 2 ounces = 57 grams
  • 4 ounces = 113 grams
  • 8 ounces = 227 grams
  • 16 ounces (1 pound) = 454 grams

Baking Pan Conversions U.S. to Metric:

  • 8 x 1-1/2-inch round = 20 x 4-cm cake tin
  • 9 x 1-1/2-inch round = 23 x 3.5-cm cake tin
  • 11 x 7 x 1-1/2-inch = 28 x 18 x 4-cm baking tin
  • 13 x 9 x 2-inch = 30 x 20 x 5-cm baking tin
  • 15 x 10 x 2-inch = 30 x 25 x 2-cm baking tin
  • 9-inch pie plate = 22 x 4 or 23 x 4-cm pie plate
  • 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf = 23 x 13 x 7-cm or 2 pound narrow loaf tin

Baking Measurement Conversions for Common Baking Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour = 4.5 ounces = 130 grams
  • 1 cup bleached all-purpose flour = 4.25 ounces = 120 grams
  • 1 cup cake flour = 4 ounces = 110 grams
  • 1 cup oats, old fashioned = 2.5 ounces = 74 grams
  • 1 cup oats, quick cooking = 3 ounces = 83 grams
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa = 3.25 ounces = 92 grams
  • 1 cup granulated sugar = 7 ounces = 200 grams
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar = 4 ounces = 115 grams
  • 1 cup light brown sugar = 7.8 ounces = 220 grams
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar = 8.4 ounces = 240 grams
  • 1 cup molasses = 11.25 ounces = 322 grams
  • 1 cup corn syrup = 11.5 ounces = 328 grams
  • 1 cup honey = 11.75 ounces = 335 grams
  • 1 cup butter = 8 ounces = 228 grams
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening = 6.75 ounces = 190 grams
  • 1 cup vegetable oil = 7.5 ounces = 215 grams
  • 1 cup peanut butter, smooth = 9.25 ounces = 266 grams

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