Grams to Milliliters (g to mL) Converter
Convert weight to volume for 60+ cooking ingredients and chemical substances. Accounts for density (flour, sugar, oil, etc.).
About
In the culinary arts and chemistry, the phrase "grams to milliliters" is a trick question. Grams measure mass; milliliters measure volume. To convert between them, one must know the density of the substance. 100 grams of lead occupies far less space than 100 grams of feathers. This tool acts as a density-aware bridge, specifically populated with data for common baking ingredients, liquids, and household chemicals. It solves the baker's dilemma of converting European weight-based recipes to American volume-based measurements without sacrificing the structural integrity of the dough or batter.
Formulas
The relationship between mass (m), density (ρ), and volume (V) is defined by the formula:
Where V is volume in mL, m is mass in grams, and ρ is density in g/mL. For water, ρ ≈ 1, so V = m. For honey (ρ ≈ 1.42), the volume is significantly less than the weight.
Reference Data
| Ingredient | Approx. Density (g/mL) | 100 g equals | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water (Pure) | 1.00 | 100 mL | Standard |
| Milk (Whole) | 1.03 | 97.1 mL | Slightly heavier |
| Vegetable Oil | 0.92 | 108.7 mL | Floats on water |
| Honey | 1.42 | 70.4 mL | Very dense |
| Flour (All-Purpose) | 0.53 | 188.7 mL | Sifted |
| Sugar (Granulated) | 0.85 | 117.6 mL | Loose pack |
| Butter | 0.91 | 109.9 mL | Solid |
| Salt (Table) | 1.22 | 82.0 mL | Fine grain |