Baking Conversions
Convert between volume and weight measurements for baking. Get accurate conversions for flour, sugar, butter, and more.
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Baking needs exact changes from one measure to another if it is going to work right. Switching cups to grams makes every batch turn out the same, even if the recipe comes from abroad or has been passed down through generations. When shifting things like old oven dishes into air fryer meals, a special tool built for that kind of swap keeps time and heat set just right.
Why Weight Measurements Matter
Key advantages of weight-based measurements:
- Accuracy: Weight is not affected by how ingredients are packed or sifted
- Consistency: Same weight = same results every time
- Professional Standard: Most professional bakers use weight measurements
- International Recipes: Easier to convert between metric and imperial
Common Baking Conversions
Standard volume conversions:
Ingredient-Specific Conversions
Different ingredients have different weights per cup:
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup = 120g (4.25 oz)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup = 200g (7.05 oz)
- Brown Sugar (packed): 1 cup = 220g (7.75 oz)
- Butter: 1 cup = 227g (8 oz) = 2 sticks
- Cocoa Powder: 1 cup = 85g (3 oz)
- Honey: 1 cup = 340g (12 oz)
Tips for Accurate Measurements
How to measure correctly:
- Flour: Spoon into cup, level with knife (do not pack)
- Sugar: Can be scooped directly, level with knife
- Brown Sugar: Pack firmly into cup
- Liquids: Use liquid measuring cups, check at eye level
- Butter: Use weight or stick measurements for accuracy
- Best Practice: Use a kitchen scale for weight measurements
Note: Picture each cup or spoonful following common rules. Still, real weight might shift now and then - how tightly you pack flour matters, so does sifting or dampness in sugar. Best precision? Grab a scale instead of cups when baking means business.
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