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Convert cups, grams, mL, tablespoons, and teaspoons using Australian metric standards. Includes oven temperatures and recipe scaling.
Common Volume Equivalents
| Measure | mL | AU Cups |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 | 1/50 |
| 1 tbsp (AU) | 20 | 4/50 |
| ¼ cup | 62.5 | 0.25 |
| ⅓ cup | 83 | 0.33 |
| ½ cup | 125 | 0.5 |
| ¾ cup | 187.5 | 0.75 |
| 1 cup | 250 | 1 |
AU vs US Measurements
| Australia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 mL | 236 mL |
| 1 tablespoon | 20 mL | 15 mL |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 mL | 5 mL |
| 1 fl oz | 28.4 mL | 29.6 mL |
The Australian tablespoon (20 mL) is 33% larger than the US tablespoon (15 mL). Always check which standard your recipe uses.
Australian vs US measurements
This is a critical difference many home cooks miss. An Australian cup is 250 mL while a US cup is only 236 mL. Even more significant: an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL versus the US 15 mL. Many online recipes use US measurements, so always check which standard is being used.
Weighing vs measuring
For baking, weighing ingredients in grams is far more accurate than using cups. A cup of flour can vary by 30 g or more depending on how you scoop it. If a recipe provides gram measurements, use them for the best results.
Common substitutions
1 tbsp cornflour = 2 tbsp plain flour (for thickening). Buttermilk = 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 min). 1 tsp baking powder = ¼ tsp bicarb soda + ½ tsp cream of tartar.
Fan-forced vs conventional oven
Fan-forced (convection) ovens circulate hot air, cooking faster and more evenly. Reduce the temperature by 20°C when using a fan-forced oven compared to a conventional oven setting. For example, 200°C conventional = 180°C fan-forced.
The formulas
Temperature:
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Volume (AU):
1 cup = 250 mL
1 tbsp = 20 mL = 4 tsp
1 tsp = 5 mL
Recipe scaling:
new = original × (desired / original servings)
Australian measurement standards
For official Australian cooking standards, refer to taste.com.au measurement guide ↗
Australia uses the metric system for cooking, with cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons as standard volume measures. The key difference from US recipes is that an Australian cup is 250 mL (not 236 mL) and an Australian tablespoon is 20 mL (not 15 mL). This converter handles both standards so you can follow any recipe with confidence, whether it comes from an Australian cookbook or an American food blog.
Unlike volume measurements, the weight of one cup varies by ingredient. A cup of flour weighs about 150 g, while a cup of sugar weighs 220 g and a cup of honey weighs 350 g. This is why professional bakers prefer weighing ingredients in grams for accuracy. Use the ingredient selector above to see the precise gram equivalent for your chosen ingredient and amount.