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Cooking measurements evolved from household improvisations to standardised cups and spoons. A US cup is 240 mL, while a metric cup is 250 mL. The tablespoon varies: 15 mL (US/UK), 20 mL (Australia). Professional kitchens use weight (grams) for precision; home cooks rely on volume, leading to inconsistent results.
Cooking conversion turns recipes from different countries into edible meals. A US tablespoon (15 mL) vs an Australian tablespoon (20 mL) changes seasoning intensity. Baking requires gram-level precision; volume measures fail for flour density variations.
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Tablespoon vs teaspoon (3:1 ratio in US). A US tablespoon is 15 mL; Australian is 20 mL. "One cup of flour" varies by 30 g depending on scooping method.
| Unit | Symbol | Base Equivalent | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gram | g | Weight base | Global baking |
| Ounce (weight) | oz | 28.35 g | US, UK |
| Cup (US) | cup | 240 mL | US recipes |
| Tablespoon (US) | tbsp | 15 mL | US, UK |
| Teaspoon (US) | tsp | 5 mL | US, UK |
| Fluid ounce | fl oz | 29.57 mL | US liquids |
| Common Value | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 cup flour | ~125 g |
| 1 tbsp butter | ~14 g |
| 1 oz (weight) | 28.35 g |
| 1 cup (US) | 240 mL |
Weight (grams) is exact. Volume (cups) depends on how the ingredient is packed, sifted, or scooped. A cup of flour can vary by 30 g — enough to ruin a recipe.
A US tablespoon is 15 mL. An Australian tablespoon is 20 mL. A UK tablespoon is generally 15 mL but can vary by manufacturer.
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