Adjusting kitchen measurements is important for increasing or decreasing a recipe. For instance, if you need to switch from ounces to cups or teaspoons to tablespoons, we have resources to assist you. Our list includes common conversions within the US imperial system. If you require metric system conversions, refer to our US to metric cooking conversions guide.
Liquid Measurement Conversions
Use the following liquid measurement conversions to easily adjust your recipes.
- 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
- 1 pint = 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces
- 1 quart = 2 pints or 32 fluid ounces
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces
Dry Measurement Conversions
Use the following dry measurement conversions to easily adjust your recipes.
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons