Convert between different cooking units including cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, grams, ounces, and more.
A US cup (236.6ml) is different from a UK cup (250ml) and a metric cup (250ml). These differences can significantly impact recipe outcomes, especially in baking where precision matters.
The imperial system has historical roots in England, where units were based on everyday objects. A tablespoon was literally the size of a large spoon at the table, while a cup was a common drinking vessel.
Professional bakers prefer weight measurements (grams, ounces) over volume measurements (cups, tablespoons) because they're more accurate. One cup of flour can vary from 120g to 170g depending on how it's scooped.
The Fahrenheit scale was developed in 1724 by physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F, while in Celsius (developed in 1742), water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.