Conversions Calculators

Converters for the things a simple unit converter cannot handle: ingredient densities, numeral systems, oven settings and more.

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Conversions that need more than a factor

Some conversions cannot be done with a single number: a cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar, a fan oven runs hotter than a conventional one, and Roman numerals follow their own rules. These converters handle those details and include reference charts you can bookmark.

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Why kitchen conversions need care

Volume and weight are not interchangeable: a U.S. cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 g, while a cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 g and a cup of water 237 g. How you fill the cup also matters — scooping flour from the bag can pack in 20–30% more than spooning it in. That’s why professional and European recipes use grams, and why a digital kitchen scale is the most useful upgrade for a home baker.

Cup sizes also vary by country: a U.S. cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup (Australia, Canada, New Zealand) is 250 ml, and older British recipes may use a 284 ml imperial cup. Oven settings differ too: fan ovens cook about 20 °C (25 °F) hotter than conventional ones at the same dial setting.

Our reference values come from standard baking references, manufacturers’ data and food-safety guidance such as the USDA’s turkey roasting and thawing charts. Each converter shows the figures it uses so you can check them.