Ingredient conversions

A cup of flour and a cup of honey do not weigh remotely the same, which is why converting between volume and weight only works once you know what you are measuring. Every ingredient below has its own density, and its own set of conversions calculated from that density rather than from a one-size-fits-all table.

Pick an ingredient for a full guide, or go straight to the conversion you need.

Flour

Granulated sugar

Brown sugar (packed)

Powdered sugar

Butter

Milk

Water

Honey

Rice (uncooked)

Rolled oats

Cocoa powder

Table salt (fine)

Vegetable oil

Cornstarch

Baking powder

Cream

Breadcrumbs

Ground almonds

Raisins

Grated cheese

Desiccated coconut

Chopped nuts

Chocolate chips

Couscous (dry)

Lentils (dry)