Baking Conversion Calculator
Convert baking ingredients between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces). Get accurate measurements for flour, sugar, butter, and other common baking ingredients.
How do I convert cups to grams for baking?
Conversions vary by ingredient density: 1 cup all-purpose flour = 120-125g, 1 cup bread flour = 127g, 1 cup cake flour = 114g, 1 cup granulated sugar = 200g, 1 cup brown sugar (packed) = 220g, 1 cup powdered sugar = 120g, 1 cup butter = 227g, 1 cup milk = 240g. Use a kitchen scale for accuracy.
Why is weighing ingredients better than measuring by volume?
Weight is more accurate than volume in baking. How you scoop flour into a cup can vary by 20-30g, affecting recipe results. 1 cup flour can be 120-150g depending on how compacted it is. Professional bakers use weight (grams/ounces) for consistency and precision.
How do I convert oven temperatures between Fahrenheit and Celsius?
Common baking temps: 325°F = 163°C, 350°F = 177°C, 375°F = 191°C, 400°F = 204°C, 425°F = 218°C, 450°F = 232°C. Formula: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9. Most ovens show both scales. Convection ovens typically need 25°F (14°C) lower than conventional.
What are the most common baking substitution ratios?
Common substitutions: 1 cup cake flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour - 2 Tbsp, 1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.25 tsp salt, 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice/vinegar (let sit 5 min), 1 egg = 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana (in some recipes).
How do I scale a baking recipe up or down?
Multiply or divide all ingredients by the same factor. Example: To double a recipe, multiply each amount by 2. To make 1.5x, multiply by 1.5. Use a calculator for odd amounts. Note: Baking times may need adjustment - smaller batches bake faster, larger batches need more time. Temperature usually stays the same.
What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda conversions?
They are NOT interchangeable. Baking soda is 3-4x stronger than baking powder. General rule: 1 tsp baking powder ≈ 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. Baking soda needs acid (buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice) to work. Baking powder already contains acid.
How many grams is one stick of butter?
1 stick butter (US) = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 113g = 4 ounces. 2 sticks = 1 cup = 227g. In recipes from other countries, butter is measured in grams. European butter often comes in 250g blocks. Room temperature butter (65-68°F) is best for most baking.