Conversion Tables - Cafe Fernando

The cooking and baking conversion charts on this page will help you convert measurements from cups to grams and ounces as well as convert recipes from yeast to sourdough or sourdough to yeast. You’ll also find an egg size conversion chart.

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Choosing the Right Kitchen Scale

Precision is paramount in baking, and measuring ingredients by weight (grams) will make you a better baker. If you enjoy baking, investing in a digital scale is a game-changer. You’ll reap the benefits of consistent results, easier cleanup, and a more streamlined process. Look for a model that easily toggles between ounces and grams, preferably offering decimals or both decimals and fractions, in increments as small as 1 gram.

Make sure the scale includes a tare function, which allows you to reset the scale to zero after placing a bowl or container, making it convenient for weighing multiple ingredients in the same container. My personal recommendation is the My Weigh KD Multi-Purpose Digital Kitchen & Hobby Scale, with an impressive gram capacity and 1 gram resolution. For a more budget-friendly option, consider Etekcity’s kitchen scale, currently priced at just $13.99 and ranked as the #1 best seller in kitchen scales on Amazon.

For greater precision when weighing spices, baking soda, etc., I use Weigh Grams’s Pocket Scale, which allows you to weigh a maximum capacity of 100 grams with 0.01 gram resolution (in order to keep it calibrated and accurate, I also recommend buying this calibration weight). For other baking equipment that I’ve tested over the years and recommend, take a look at my Essential Baking Tools & Equipment page.

If you still like to proceed with using measuring cups and spoons or if you are cooking or baking from a cookbook that doesn’t include weights of ingredients, feel free to use the baking conversion charts below, but be aware of the fact that I’ve measured every ingredient below myself.

Measuring Methods for Different Ingredients

Weights can vary considerably depending on the method used to measure them. For flour, I provided weight equivalents using the scoop-and-sweep method (use a spoon to fluff up the flour in the bin, dip the measuring cup into the flour and scoop it up, then sweep across the top of the cup with the back of a knife to level it), but the author of the book you are baking from may have used the spoon-and-sweep method, which will give you a different amount. Always check the book to see if this has been clearly mentioned.

For other ingredients where the measuring method affects the weight—such as cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch, nut flours, matcha, baking powder, and spices—I have provided weight equivalents using the spoon-and-sweep method, where the ingredient is spooned into a measuring cup or spoon, then swept across the top with the back of a knife to level it.

Where a volume measurement isn’t useful (e.g., for chocolate or some of the fresh produce), weight measurements are provided in both ounces and grams. In converting Imperial to metric weights, I have rounded to the nearest 5 grams above 1 ounce and to the nearest 50 grams above 1 kilogram.

When converting butter volume to weight, ounces are rounded to the nearest 0.1 ounce and grams to the nearest 5 grams.

CONVERSION CHARTS

Cup to Mililiter (ml) conversion
Cup to Fluid Ounces (fl. oz) conversion
Ounces to Grams conversion
Pounds to Grams conversion
Oven Temperature (°F to °C to Gas Mark) conversion

INGREDIENTS – Volume (cup, tablespoon, teaspoon) to Weight (gram, ounce)

Baking Staples

Flour // Granulated Sugar & Packed Light Brown Sugar // Brown Sugar // Cocoa Powder // Cornstarch
Confectioners’ (Powdered) Sugar // Baking Powder // Baking Soda // Fine Sea Salt // Instant Yeast

Dairy, Oil & Liquid Sweeteners

Butter (Cup – Sticks – Ounces – Grams) // Olive Oil
Milk // Heavy Cream // Strained (Greek-style) Yogurt // Honey & Maple Syrup & Molasses

Nuts, Seeds & Grains

Almond & Hazelnut Flour // Pistachio Flour // Almond/Hazelnut/Pistachio – Sliced // Walnut Halves
Hazelnut (whole blanched) // Pistachio (whole blanched) // Unsweetened Shredded Dried Coconut
Sesame Seeds & Flax Seeds & Poppy Seeds // Pine Nuts & Sunflower Seeds // Rolled Oats

Fruit

Blackberry (fresh) // Blueberry (fresh) // Raspberry & Strawberry (fresh)
Sour Cherry (fresh pitted) & Pomegranate Arils // Red Currants (stemmed fresh)

Spices & Gelatin

Cinnamon/Ginger/Allspice (ground) // Matcha // Gelatin (powder)

Egg Size & Yeast Conversion

Egg (large) // Egg Size Conversion // Yeast Conversion

Sourdough to Yeast Conversion // Yeast to Sourdough Conversion

Let’s start with the most frequently asked questions:

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

There are 16 tablespoons in a cup.

How many teaspoons are in a cup?

There are 48 tablespoons in a cup.

For more conversions, check out the table below.

CUP, TABLESPOON and TEASPOON to MILILITERS (cup to ml)

1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 240 ml
3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons = 36 teaspoons = 180 ml
2/3 cup = 11 tablespoons = 32 teaspoons = 160 ml
1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 24 teaspoons = 120 ml
1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons = 16 teaspoons = 80 ml
1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons = 12 teaspoons = 60 ml
1 tablespoon = 15 ml
1 teaspoon = 5 ml

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CUP to FLUID OUNCES (cup to fl. oz)

1 cup = 8 fl oz
3/4 cup = 6 fl oz
2/3 cup = 5 fl oz
1/2 cup = 4 fl oz
1/3 cup = 3 fl oz
1/4 cup = 2 fl oz
1 tablespoon = 0.5 fl oz
1 fl oz = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons

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OUNCES to GRAMS*

1 ounce = 28 grams
2 ounces = 55 grams
3 ounces = 85 grams
3.5 ounces = 100 grams
4 ounces = 115 grams
5 ounces = 140 grams
6 ounces = 170 grams
8 ounces = 225 grams
10 ounces = 285 grams
12 ounces = 340 grams
16 ounces = 1 pound = 455 grams

* Grams are rounded to the nearest 5 grams.

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POUNDS to GRAMS & KILOGRAMS*

1/4 pound = 115 grams
1/2 pound = 225 grams
3/4 pound = 340 grams
1 pound = 455 grams
1.25 pounds = 567 grams
1.5 pounds = 680 grams
2 pounds = 908 grams
2.5 pounds = 1.15 kilograms
3 pounds = 1.35 kilograms

* Kilograms are rounded to the nearest 50 grams and grams to the nearest 5 grams.

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HOW TO CONVERT to FAHRENHEIT (°F) to CELCIUS (°C) to GAS MARK

250°F = 120°C = gas mark 1/2
275°F = 135°C = gas mark 1
300°F = 150°C = gas mark 2
325°F = 160°C = gas mark 3
350°F = 175°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 = 245°C = gas mark 9
500°F = 260°C = gas mark 10

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FLOUR CONVERSION CHART*

Recommended all-purpose flour = King Arthur, Bob’s Red Mill & Gold Medal

1 cup flour = 140 grams
3/4 cup flour = 105 grams
2/3 cup flour = 93 grams
1/2 cup flour = 70 grams
1/3 cup flour = 47 grams
1/4 cup flour = 35 grams
1 tablespoon flour = 9 grams

* Weights can vary considerably depending on the method used to measure flour. The values above are calculated according to the scoop-and-sweep method to measure flour by volume: use a spoon to fluff up the flour in the bin, dip the measuring cup into the flour and scoop it up, then sweep across the top of the cup with the back of a knife to level it.

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GRANULATED SUGAR & PACKED LIGHT BROWN SUGAR CONVERSION CHART

1 cup granulated sugar = 200 grams
3/4 cup granulated sugar = 150 grams
2/3 cup granulated sugar = 133 grams
1/2 cup granulated sugar = 100 grams
1/3 cup granulated sugar = 67 grams
1/4 cup granulated sugar = 50 grams
1 tablespoon granulated sugar = 13 grams

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BROWN SUGAR CONVERSION CHART

1 cup brown sugar = 220 grams
3/4 cup brown sugar = 165 grams
2/3 cup brown sugar = 145 grams
1/2 cup brown sugar = 110 grams
1/3 cup brown sugar = 75 grams
1/4 cup brown sugar = 55 grams
1 tablespoon brown sugar = 15 grams

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COCOA POWDER CONVERSION CHART*

Recommended cocoa powder = Valrhona

1 cup cocoa powder = 100 grams
3/4 cup cocoa powder = 75 grams
2/3 cup cocoa powder = 67 grams
1/2 cup cocoa  powder= 50 grams
1/3 cup cocoa powder = 33 grams
1/4 cup cocoa powder = 25 grams
1 tablespoon cocoa powder = 6 grams

* Weights can vary considerably depending on the method used to measure cocoa powder. The values above are calculated according to the spoon-and-level method, where the cocoa powder is spooned into a measuring cup or spoon, then swept across the top with the back of a knife to level it.

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CORNSTARCH CONVERSION CHART*

1 cup cornstarch = 125 grams
3/4 cup cornstarch = 95 grams
2/3 cup cornstarch = 85 grams
1/2 cup cornstarch = 65 grams
1/3 cup cornstarch = 40 grams
1/4 cup cornstarch = 30 grams
1 tablespoon cornstarch = 8 grams

* Weights can vary considerably depending on the method used to measure cornstarch. The values above are calculated according to the spoon-and-level method, where the cornstarch is spooned into a measuring cup or spoon, then swept across the top with the back of a knife to level it.

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CONFECTIONERS’ (POWDERED) SUGAR CONVERSION CHART*

1 cup confectioners’ sugar = 160 grams
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar = 120 grams
2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar = 107 grams
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar = 80 grams
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar = 53 grams
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar = 40 grams
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar = 10 grams

* Weights can vary considerably depending on the method used to measure confectioners’ sugar. The values above are calculated according to the spoon-and-level method, where the confectioners’ sugar is spooned into a measuring cup or spoon, then swept across the top with the back of a knife to level it.

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BAKING POWDER CONVERSION CHART

1 tablespoon baking powder = 12 grams
2+1/2 teaspoons baking powder = 10 grams
2 teaspoons baking powder = 8 grams
1+3/4 teaspoons baking powder = 7 grams
1+1/2 teaspoons baking powder = 6 grams
1+1/4 teaspoons baking powder = 5 grams
1 teaspoon baking powder = 4 grams
3/4 teaspoon baking powder = 3 grams
1/2 teaspoon baking powder = 2 grams
1/4 teaspoon baking powder = 1 gram

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BAKING SODA CONVERSION CHART

1 tablespoon baking soda = 20 grams
2 teaspoons baking soda = 14 grams
1+3/4 teaspoons baking soda = 12 grams
1+1/2 teaspoons baking soda = 10 grams
1+1/4 teaspoons baking soda = 9 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda = 7 grams
3/4 teaspoon baking soda = 5 grams
1/2 teaspoon baking soda = 3 grams
1/4 teaspoon baking soda = 2 grams

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FINE SEA SALT CONVERSION CHART

1 tablespoon fine sea salt = 24 grams
2 teaspoons fine sea salt = 16 grams
1+3/4 teaspoons fine sea salt = 14 grams
1+1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt = 12 grams
1+1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt = 10 grams
1 teaspoon fine sea salt = 8 grams
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt = 6 grams
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt = 4 grams
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt = 2 grams

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INSTANT YEAST CONVERSION CHART

1 tablespoon instant yeast = 12 grams
2+1/2 teaspoons instant yeast = 10 grams
2 teaspoons instant yeast = 8 grams
1+3/4 teaspoons instant yeast = 7 grams
1+1/2 teaspoons instant yeast = 6 grams
1+1/4 teaspoons instant yeast = 5 grams
1 teaspoon instant yeast = 4 grams
3/4 teaspoon instant yeast = 3 grams
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast = 2 grams
1/4 teaspoon instant yeast = 1 gram

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BUTTER CONVERSION CHART (cup, stick, pound, ounce, gram)*

1 pound butter = 455 grams
1 cup butter = 2 sticks = 8 ounces = 230 grams
1 stick butter = 4 ounces = 115 grams

14 tablespoons butter = 200 grams = 7 ounces
12 tablespoons butter = 170 grams = 6 ounces
10 tablespoons butter = 140 grams = 5 ounces
9 tablespoons butter = 125 grams = 4.5 ounces
7 tablespoons butter = 100 grams = 3.5 ounces
6 tablespoons butter = 85 grams = 3 ounces
5 tablespoons butter = 70 grams = 2.5 ounces
3 tablespoons butter = 40 grams = 1.5 ounces
1 tablespoon butter = 15 grams = 0.5 ounces

* Ounces are rounded to the nearest 0.1 ounce and grams to the nearest 5 grams.

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OLIVE OIL CONVERSION CHART

1 cup olive oil = 216 grams
3/4 cup olive oil = 162 grams
2/3 cup olive oil = 144 grams
1/2 cup olive oil = 108 grams
1/3 cup olive oil = 72 grams
1/4 cup olive oil = 54 grams
1 tablespoon olive oil = 14 grams
1 teaspoon olive oil = 5 grams

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STRAINED (GREEK-STYLE) YOGURT CONVERSION CHART

1 cup yogurt = 230 grams
3/4 cup yogurt = 173 grams
2/3 cup yogurt = 153 grams
1/2 cup yogurt = 115 grams
1/3 cup yogurt = 77 grams
1/4 cup yogurt = 58 grams
1 tablespoon yogurt = 14 grams

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MILK CONVERSION CHART

1 cup milk = 240 grams
3/4 cup milk = 180 grams
2/3 cup milk = 160 grams
1/2 cup milk = 120 grams
1/3 cup milk = 80 grams
1/4 cup milk = 60 grams
1 tablespoon milk = 15 grams

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HEAVY CREAM CONVERSION CHART

1 cup heavy cream = 240 grams
3/4 cup heavy cream = 180 grams
2/3 cup heavy cream = 160 grams
1/2 cup heavy cream = 120 grams
1/3 cup heavy cream = 80 grams
1/4 cup heavy cream = 60 grams
1 tablespoon heavy cream = 15 grams

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HONEY & MAPLE SYRUP & MOLASSES CONVERSION CHART

1 cup honey (or maple syrup or molasses) = 320 grams
3/4 cup honey = 240 grams
2/3 cup honey = 213 grams
1/2 cup honey = 160 grams
1/3 cup honey = 107 grams
1/4 cup honey = 80 grams
1 tablespoon honey = 20 grams

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ALMOND FLOUR & HAZELNUT FLOUR (BLANCHED)

1 cup almond (or hazelnut) flour = 100 grams
3/4 cup almond flour = 75 grams
2/3 cup almond flour = 67 grams
1/2 cup almond flour = 50 grams
1/3 cup almond flour = 33 grams
1/4 cup almond flour = 25 grams
1 tablespoon almond flour = 6 grams

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PISTACHIO FLOUR (BLANCHED)

1 cup pistachio flour = 90 grams
3/4 cup pistachio flour = 68 grams
2/3 cup pistachio flour = 60 grams
1/2 cup pistachio flour = 45 grams
1/3 cup pistachio flour = 30 grams
1/4 cup pistachio flour = 23 grams
1 tablespoon pistachio flour = 6 grams

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ALMOND/HAZELNUT/PISTACHIO – SLICED

1 cup sliced almonds (or hazelnuts or pistachios) = 100 grams
3/4 cup sliced almonds = 75 grams
2/3 cup sliced almonds = 67 grams
1/2 cup sliced almonds = 50 grams
1/3 cup sliced almonds = 33 grams
1/4 cup sliced almonds = 25 grams
1 tablespoon sliced almonds = 6 grams

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WALNUT HALVES

1 cup walnut halves = 90 grams
3/4 cup walnut halves = 68 grams
2/3 cup walnut halves = 60 grams
1/2 cup walnut halves = 45 grams
1/3 cup walnut halves = 30 grams
1/4 cup walnut halves = 23 grams

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HAZELNUT (WHOLE BLANCHED)

1 cup whole blanched hazelnuts = 130 grams
3/4 cup whole blanched hazelnuts = 98 grams
2/3 cup whole blanched hazelnuts = 87 grams
1/2 cup whole blanched hazelnuts = 65 grams
1/3 cup whole blanched hazelnuts = 43 grams
1/4 cup whole blanched hazelnuts = 33 grams

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PISTACHIO (WHOLE BLANCHED)

1 cup whole blanched pistachios = 135 grams
3/4 cup whole blanched pistachios = 101 grams
2/3 cup whole blanched pistachios = 90 grams
1/2 cup whole blanched pistachios = 68 grams
1/3 cup whole blanched pistachios = 45 grams
1/4 cup whole blanched pistachios = 34 grams

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UNSWEETENED SHREDDED DRIED COCONUT

1 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 80 grams
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 60 grams
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 53 grams
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 40 grams
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 27 grams
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 20 grams
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded dried coconut = 5 grams

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SESAME SEEDS & FLAX SEEDS & POPPY SEEDS

1 cup sesame seeds (or flax seeds or poppy seeds) = 160 grams
3/4 cup sesame seeds = 120 grams
2/3 cup sesame seeds = 107 grams
1/2 cup sesame seeds = 80 grams
1/3 cup sesame seeds = 53 grams
1/4 cup sesame seeds = 40 grams
1 tablespoon sesame seeds = 10 grams

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PINE NUTS & SUNFLOWER SEEDS

1 cup pine nuts (or sunflower seeds) = 140 grams
3/4 cup pine nuts = 105 grams
2/3 cup pine nuts = 93 grams
1/2 cup pine nuts = 70 grams
1/3 cup pine nuts = 47 grams
1/4 cup pine nuts = 35 grams
1 tablespoon pine nuts = 9 grams

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OLD-FASHIONED ROLLED OATS

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats = 80 grams
3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats = 60 grams
2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats = 53 grams
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats = 40 grams
1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats = 27 grams
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats = 20 grams

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CINNAMON/GINGER/ALLSPICE (GROUND)

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (or ginger or allspice) = 9 grams
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon = 3 grams
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon = 2 grams
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon = 2 grams
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon = 1 gram

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MATCHA

1 tablespoon matcha = 6 grams
1 teaspoon matcha = 2 grams
3/4 teaspoon matcha = 2 grams
1/2 teaspoon matcha = 1 gram
1/4 teaspoon matcha = 1 gram

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GELATIN (POWDERED)

1 tablespoon powdered gelatin = 12 grams
1 teaspoon powdered gelatin = 4 grams
3/4 teaspoon powdered gelatin = 3 grams
1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin = 2 grams
1/4 teaspoon powdered gelatin = 1 gram

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BLACKBERRY

1 cup fresh blackberries = 150 grams
3/4 cup fresh blackberries = 113 grams
2/3 cup fresh blackberries = 100 grams
1/2 cup fresh blackberries = 75 grams
1/3 cup fresh blackberries = 50 grams
1/4 cup fresh blackberries = 38 grams

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BLUEBERRY

1 cup fresh blueberries = 135 grams
3/4 cup fresh blueberries = 101 grams
2/3 cup fresh blueberries = 90 grams
1/2 cup fresh blueberries = 68 grams
1/3 cup fresh blueberries = 45 grams
1/4 cup fresh blueberries = 34 grams

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RASPBERRY & STRAWBERRY

1 cup fresh raspberries (or strawberries) = 120 grams
3/4 cup fresh raspberries = 90 grams
2/3 cup fresh raspberries = 80 grams
1/2 cup fresh raspberries = 60 grams
1/3 cup fresh raspberries = 40 grams
1/4 cup fresh raspberries = 30 grams

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SOUR CHERRY & POMEGRANATE ARILS

1 cup fresh pitted sour cherries (or pomegranate arils) = 140 grams
3/4 cup fresh pitted sour cherries = 105 grams
2/3 cup fresh pitted sour cherries = 93 grams
1/2 cup fresh pitted sour cherries = 70 grams
1/3 cup fresh pitted sour cherries = 47 grams
1/4 cup fresh pitted sour cherries = 35 grams

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RED CURRANTS

1 cup stemmed fresh red currants = 160 grams
3/4 cup stemmed fresh red currants = 120 grams
2/3 cup stemmed fresh red currants = 107 grams
1/2 cup stemmed fresh red currants = 80 grams
1/3 cup stemmed fresh red currants = 53 grams
1/4 cup stemmed fresh red currants = 40 grams

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EGG (LARGE) CONVERSION CHART

1 large egg (in the shell) = 60 grams = 2.12 ounces
1 large egg (without shell) = 55 grams = 1.94 ounce
1 large egg yolk = 1 tablespoon = 20 grams = 0.7 ounce
1 large egg white = 2 tablespoons = 35 grams = 1.23 ounce

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EGG SIZE CONVERSION CHART

1 medium egg (in the shell) = 1.70 ounce = 48 grams
1 large egg (in the shell) = 2.12 ounces = 60 grams
1 extra-large egg (in the shell) = 2.3 ounces = 65 grams
1 jumbo egg (in the shell) = 2.5 ounces = 71 grams

Large egg to Medium egg to Extra Large Egg to Jumbo Egg Conversion

1 large egg = 1 medium egg = 1 extra-large egg = 1 jumbo egg
2 large eggs = 2 medium eggs = 2 extra-large eggs = 2 jumbo eggs
3 large eggs = 3 medium eggs = 3 extra-large eggs = 2 jumbo eggs
4 large eggs = 5 medium eggs = 4 extra-large eggs = 3 jumbo eggs
5 large eggs = 6 medium eggs = 4 extra-large eggs = 4 jumbo eggs
6 large eggs = 7 medium eggs = 5 extra-large eggs = 5 jumbo eggs

Cup to Egg Conversion

1 cup whole egg = 5 medium/large whole eggs = 4 extra-large/jumbo whole eggs
1 cup egg yolks = 16 medium yolks = 14 large yolks = 12 extra-large yolks = 11 jumbo yolks
1 cup egg whites = 8 medium whites = 7 large whites = 6 extra-large whites = 5 jumbo whites

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YEAST CONVERSION CHART (FRESH to ACTIVE DRY to INSTANT)

100 grams fresh yeast = 41,25 grams active dry yeast = 33 grams instant yeast

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SOURDOUGH TO YEAST CONVERSION CHART

Assuming you are using a 100% hydration (meaning you maintain your starter with equal weights of flour and water) sourdough starter, here’s how you can convert a sourdough recipe to a recipe that uses commercial yeast.

Divide the amount of sourdough starter used in the recipe by half and add those amounts to the weight of the flour and water in the recipe. If you still prefer to have a long and slow rise, use 1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast in the recipe. If you prefer a short and fast rise, use somewhere between 1+1/2 teaspoons to 2+1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast for recipes that call for 300-500 grams of flour.

Let’s say your sourdough recipe uses 200 grams of sourdough, 300 grams of flour and 250 grams of water. You’ll now use 400 grams (300 + (200/2)) of flour, 350 grams (250 + (200/2)) of water and 2 teaspoons of instant yeast.

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YEAST TO SOURDOUGH CONVERSION

Assuming you are going to use a 100% hydration (meaning you maintain your starter with equal weights of flour and water) sourdough starter, here’s how you can convert a yeasted recipe to a sourdough recipe.

First, you need to decide how much sourdough starter to use in the recipe. Typically, you’ll need 1/5th of the weight of the flour.

Let’s say the recipe uses 500 grams of flour, 400 grams of water and 2+1/4 teaspoons of yeast.

You’ll need 100 (500/5) grams of sourdough starter. Next, divide the amount of sourdough starter you are going to use in the recipe by half and subtract those amounts from the weight of the flour and water in the recipe. This means, you’ll use 450 grams (500 – (100/2)) of flour and 350 grams (400 – (100/2)) of water in addition to the sourdough starter. Also, omit the yeast called for in the recipe. Please note that using sourdough starter in place of commercial yeast will considerably lengthen the time for the dough to rise.

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Popular Butter Conversions

Converting cups of butter in grams

• 1 cup butter in grams? Is 227 grams of butter
• 3/4 cup butter to grams? Is 170 grams of butter
• 1/2 cup butter in grams? Is 115 grams of butter
• 1/4 cup butter in grams? Is 58 grams of butter

Converting tbsp of butter to cups

• 12 tbsp butter to cups? Is 3/4 cup of butter
• 8 tbsp butter to cups? Is 1/4 cup of butter
• 6 tbsp butter to cups? Is 3/8 cup of butter

Converting sticks of butter in cups

• 1 stick of butter to cups? Is 1/2 cup of butter
• 1/2 stick of butter to cups? Is 1/4 cup of butter

How to measure butter in blocks

Measure butter using the lines on the wrapper

Most foil-wrapped butter has measurements printed on the side showing ½ cup, ¼ cup, and other commonly used volumes. Slice the block with a knife at these intervals as a handy measuring shortcut.

Measure butter using a ruler

No measurements on the butter wrapper? No problem! You can use a ruler, as long as the butter block shape is still intact. Keeping in mind that a whole brick of butter is 2 cups (500 mL), you can measure and convert it based on the chart above.

Mark up the butter 

Knowing you will eventually remove all the wrapping on the butter, another trick is to pre-mark the measurement lines. When you first open a new brick of butter, gently score the top into ¼-cup measurements (there will be 8 on a new brick) so you can see the remaining marks even after cutting off portions of butter as you use it.

How to measure softened butter

How to measure softened butter in a measuring cup

When butter is soft, use a firm rubber spatula to push butter into a dry, nesting-style measuring cup or measuring spoon, being sure to expel any air, then level off the top with the flat side of a knife or spatula.

How to measure irregularly shaped butter

When you need to measure hard butter that is in irregularly shaped pieces, you can either measure it by weight, or you can use the water displacement method.

Measure butter using the water displacement method

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