Oven Temperatures
If you don’t want to use exact math, the temps below are pretty close. If you like math though, to convert from Centigrade to Fahrenheit: multiply the Centigrade temperature by 1.8; add 32. To convert from Fahrenheit to Centigrade: subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature; multiply the result by .555
| 70°C = 150°F | 190°C = 375°F |
| 80°C = 175°F | 200°C = 400°F |
| 100°C = 200°F | 220°C = 425°F |
| 110°C = 225°F | 230°C = 450°F |
| 130°C = 250°F | 240°C = 475°F |
| 140°C = 275°F | 250°C = 500°F |
| 150°C = 300°F | 270°C = 525°F |
| 170°C = 325°F | 290°C = 550°F |
| 180°C = 350°F |
Flour & Sugar Measurement Conversions
Volume methods for measuring amount of flour produce various results. Depending on flour density and not just on the amount, a packed cup of flour much more than a cup of sifted flour. Also, if flour or confectioner’s sugar is simply scooped by a cup, it gets packed in the bottom of the cup and the amount you have is different most times instead of being an exact measurement as it should be. This is the reason why bakers measure by weight for dry ingredients; They want to produce all batches the same.
To be sure that you have consistent results, it’s best to invest in a kitchen scale such as this one for the absolute best results. They cost only a few dollars for a good one and can save you so much pain when learning a recipe (especially when making macarons!)
That said, here are some conversions that will help if you are baking or converting a recipe that uses a measurement you’re unfamiliar with using. A warning though that your results will still probably vary a bit.
All-purpose/Plain/Self-raising flours:
1/8 cup = 15 grams
1/4 cup = 30 grams
1/3 cup = 40 grams
3/8 cup = 45 grams
1/2 cup = 60 grams
5/8 cup = 70 grams
2/3 cup = 75 grams
3/4 cup = 85 grams
7/8 cup = 100 grams
1 cup = 110 grams
1+ cup self-rising flour = 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt
1 tablespoon of flour = approx. 8 grams
3 tablespoons of flour = approx. 25 grams
Brown Sugar:
1/8 cup = 25 grams
1/4 cup = 50 grams
1/3 cup = 65 grams
3/8 cup = 75 grams
1/2 cup = 100 grams
5/8 cup = 125 grams
2/3 cup = 135 grams
3/4 cup = 150 grams
7/8 cup = 175 grams
1 cup = 200 grams
1 tablespoon of brown sugar = approx. 14 grams
3 tablespoons of brown sugar = approx. 42 grams
Confectioner’s/Icing/Powdered Sugar:
1/8 cup = 15 grams
1/4 cup = 30 grams
1/3 cup = 40 grams
3/8 cup = 45 grams
1/2 cup = 60 grams
5/8 cup = 70 grams
2/3 cup = 75 grams
3/4 cup = 85 grams
7/8 cup = 100 grams
1 cup = 110 grams
1 tablespoon of icing sugar = approx. 8 grams
3 tablespoons of icing sugar = approx. 25 grams
Caster/Granulated White Sugar:
1/8 cup = 30 grams
1/4 cup = 55 grams
1/3 cup = 75 grams
3/8 cup = 85 grams
1/2 cup = 115 grams
5/8 cup = 140 grams
2/3 cup = 150 grams
3/4 cup = 170 grams
7/8 cup = 200 grams
1 cup = 225 grams
1 tablespoon of white sugar = approx. 15 grams
3 tablespoons of white sugar = approx. 45 grams
More Conversions
Ground Almonds:
1/8 cup = 25 grams
1/4 cup = 50 grams
1/3 cup = 65 grams
3/8 cup = 75 grams
1/2 cup = 100 grams
5/8 cup = 125 grams
2/3 cup = 135 grams
3/4 cup = 150 grams
7/8 cup = 175 grams
1 cup = 200 grams
Butter or Margarine:
1/8 cup = 30 grams
1/4 cup = 55 grams
1/3 cup = 75 grams
3/8 cup = 85 grams
1/2 cup = 115 grams
5/8 cup = 140 grams
2/3 cup = 150 grams
3/4 cup = 170 grams
7/8 cup = 200 grams
1 cup = 225 grams
1 stick = 4 ounces = 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup
4 sticks = 16 ounces = 32 tablespoons = 2 cups
Chocolate:
1 ounce = 1/4 cup grated
6 ounces chips = 1 cup chips
1 pound cocoa = 4 cups cocoa
Lemons:
1 lemon = 1 to 3 tablespoons juice, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons grated zest
4 large lemons = 1 cup juice = 1/4 cup grated zest
Weight Conversions:
Multiply first unit by number to get second unit
Ounces to Grams = 28.35
Grams to Ounces = 0.035
Pounds to Kilograms = 0.454
Kilograms to Pounds = 2.21
Fluid Ounces to Mililiters = 28.35
Quarts to Liters = 0.91
Liters to Quarts = 1.1
Gallons to Liters = 3.65
Volume Equivalents:
60 drops = 1 teaspoon
1 dash = 1/16 teaspoon
1 pinch = 1/8 teaspoon
1 teaspoon = 1/3 tablespoon = 1/6 ounce
2 teaspoons = 2/3 tablespoon = 1/3 ounce
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce
2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup = 1 ounce = 1 standard coffee scoop
4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup = 2 ounces
5 1/3 tablespoons = 1/3 cup = 2 2/3 ounces
8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 4 ounces = 1 gill
16 tablespoons = 1 cup = 8 ounces
2 cups =1 pint = 1/2 quart = 16 ounces
4 cups = 2 pints = 1 quart = 32 ounces
16 cups = 8 pints = 4 quarts = 1 gallon