Cooking Measurement Chart: Common Kitchen Conversions and Equivalents

Written By: Catherine Boeckmann Executive Digital Editor and Master Gardener

April 9, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon or what a “pinch” really means, a cooking measurement chart can be a helpful kitchen tool. Whether you’re baking, cooking, or adjusting recipes, knowing common kitchen conversions makes meal preparation easier and more accurate.

This easy cooking measurement chart lists the most common measurement equivalents used in everyday recipes, helping home cooks quickly convert teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, ounces, and pounds without confusion.

Why a Cooking Measurement Chart Is Useful

A cooking measurement chart is essential for:

Cooking Conversion Chart

Small Measurements

Measurement	Equivalent
Pinch	1/8 teaspoon
120 drops of water	1 teaspoon
60 drops thick fluid	1 teaspoon
2 teaspoons	1 dessert spoon
3 teaspoons	1 tablespoon

Volume Conversions

Measurement	Equivalent
16 tablespoons	1 cup
8 fluid ounces	1 cup
2 cups	1 pint
16 fluid ounces	1 pint
2 pints	1 quart
32 fluid ounces	1 quart
4 quarts	1 gallon
128 fluid ounces	1 gallon

Ingredient Weight Conversions

Ingredient	Equivalent
Granulated sugar	2 cups = 1 pound
Confectioners’ sugar	3¾ cups = 1 pound
Brown sugar	2¾ cups = 1 pound
Wheat flour	3½ cups = 1 pound
Dry coffee	5⅓ cups = 1 pound
Cocoa	4 cups = 1 pound
Dry tea	6½ cups = 1 pound
Shortening	2 cups = 1 pound
Chopped walnuts	3½ cups = 1 pound
Eggs	9 eggs = 1 pound
Cornmeal	3 cups = 1 pound

Butter, Eggs, and Ounce Conversions

Ingredient	Equivalent
Butter	2 sticks = 1 cup
Egg whites	8 egg whites = 1 cup
Sugar	2 tablespoons = 1 ounce
Flour	3 tablespoons = 1 ounce
Butter	2 tablespoons = 1 ounce
Yeast	1 ounce = 1 scant tablespoon

Quick Kitchen Reference

Unit	Conversion
3 teaspoons	1 tablespoon
16 tablespoons	1 cup
2 cups	1 pint
2 pints	1 quart
4 quarts	1 gallon

Tips for Using Cooking Measurement Conversions

To get the best results in the kitchen:

Use proper measuring cups and spoons
Level dry ingredients with a knife
Measure liquids at eye level
Follow baking measurements carefully
Keep a printed measurement chart nearby

Having a cooking measurement guide on your fridge or inside a cabinet makes quick reference easy while cooking.

Kitchen Tips and Tables

About The Author

Catherine Boeckmann

Executive Digital Editor and Master Gardener

Catherine Boeckmann is the Executive Digital Editor of Almanac.com, the website companion of The Old Farmer's Almanac. She covers gardening, plants, pest control, soil composition, seasonal and moon c...