Cooking Unit Converter (Density Aware)
Convert kitchen volumes to weights accurately by factoring in ingredient density. Includes recipe scaling and substitution tips.
1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar (let sit 5 min)
1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 cup applesauce OR 1/4 cup mashed banana (for baking)
1 cup white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tbsp, add 2 tbsp cornstarch
About
Professional baking is chemistry; precision is non-negotiable. A cup of flour weighs significantly less than a cup of sugar due to density differences. Standard converters often ignore this, leading to ruined recipes. This tool incorporates specific gravity (density) data for common ingredients, allowing you to convert "cups" to "grams" with accuracy. It also addresses the common kitchen problem of scaling recipes (e.g., doubling or halving) without the mental math fatigue.
Formulas
Mass m is calculated from volume V and density ρ.
Where V is normalized to milliliters (mL) before conversion.
Reference Data
| Ingredient | Density (g/ml) | 1 Cup equals... |
|---|---|---|
| Water / Milk | 1.00 | 237 g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 0.59 | ~140 g |
| Granulated Sugar | 0.85 | ~200 g |
| Butter | 0.96 | ~227 g |
| Honey | 1.42 | ~340 g |