Kitchen Tips

Useful conversions, replacements, tips and other kitchen hints.

Volume Conversions

Cups – Ounces – Tablespoons – Teaspoons – Millilitre

1 cup8 fl oz16 tbsp48 tsp237 ml
3/4 cup6 fl oz12 tbsp36 tsp177 ml
2/3 cup5 fl oz10 tbsp32 tsp158 ml
1/2 cup4 fl oz8 tbsp24 tsp118 ml
1/3 cup3 fl oz5 tbsp16 tsp79 ml
1/4 cup2 fl oz4 tbsp12 tsp59 ml
1/8 cup1 fl oz2 tbsp6 tsp30 ml
1/16 cup0.5 fl oz1 tbsp3 tsp15 ml

Temperature Conversions

Gas MarkCelciusFarenheit 
1140° C275° F
2150° C300° FLOW
3170° C325° F
4180° C350° FMODERATE
5190° C375° F
6200° C400° F
7220° C425° FHOT
8230° C450° F
9240° C475° FVERY HOT

Weight Conversions

1 Kilogram = 35 ounces = 2.2 pounds

1/16 lb1 oz28 gm
1/4 lb4 oz113 gm
3/8 lb6 oz170 gm
1/2 lb8 oz227 gm
5/8 lb10 oz283 gm
3/4 lb12 oz340 gm
7/8 lb14 oz397 gm
1 lb16 oz454 gm
2 lb32 oz908 gm

Recommended Cooking Temperature

DescriptionMinimumMediumWell Done
Beef145° F / 63° C160° F / 71° C170° F / 77° C
Lamb145° F / 63° C160° F / 71° C170° F / 77° C
Pork145° F / 63° C160° F / 71° C170° F / 77° C
Chicken165° F / 74° C

Common USA to UK  Measurements

1 cup flour = 125g flour
1 cup butter = 225g butter
1 cup brown sugar = 170g brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar = 170g granulated sugar
1 cup icing sugar = 100g icing sugar
1 cup uncooked rice = 170g rice
1 cup chopped nuts = 100g chopped nuts
1 cup chocolate chips = 170g chocolate chips
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs = 150g fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup raisins = 140g sultanas


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