Paleo Baking Conversions – US to Metric Conversions
Paleo baking (and gluten-free baking) can be confusing already, and the fact that most of the Paleo cookbooks and blogs are written by Americans means that you have to spend a ton of time doing Paleo baking conversions for all your ingredients.
I still remember first learning that a cup was a standard measurement in America (it confused me to no end as a child growing up in the UK).
So, to help everyone who wants to try their hand at Paleo baking (or gluten-free baking), here’s a handy and comprehensive list of US to Metric conversions for Paleo, grain-free, and gluten-free baking.
I’ve also included a few ingredients that are typically not found in Paleo baking, but I thought it’d be useful to have the conversions for them anyway.
If I’ve missed any ingredient that you think should be on this baking conversions list that would help you convert US recipes, then please send me a message and let me know.
A Few Common Measurement Abbreviations
Teaspoon = tsp
Tablespoon = tbsp
Grams = g
Kilograms = kg
Milliliters = ml
Liters = l
Fluid Ounces = fl oz
Pounds = lb
Ounces = oz
Fahrenheit = °F
Celsius = °C
General Baking and Cooking Conversions – US to Metric
US To Metric Volume Conversions
1 teaspoon = 5 ml
1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 ml
1/8 cup = 2 Tablespoons = 1 fl oz = 30 ml
1/4 cup = 4 Tablespoons = 2 fl oz = 60 ml
1/3 cup = 5 Tablespoons = 2.7 fl oz = 80 ml
1/2 cup = 8 Tablespoons = 4 fl oz = 120 ml
2/3 cup = 10.5 Tablespoons = 5.3 fl oz = 160 ml
3/4 cup = 12 Tablespoons = 6 fl oz = 180 ml
1 cup = 16 Tablespoons = 8 fl oz = 240 ml
1 pint = 2 cups = 32 Tablespoons = 16 fl oz = 470 ml
1 quart = 4 cups = 64 Tablespoons = 32 fl oz = 950 ml
1 gallon = 4 quarts = 16 cups = 256 Tablespoons = 128 fl oz = 3.8 l
Please note that the imperial units (used in the UK) have an imperial teaspoon, Tablespoon, cup, pint, quart, and gallon measurement and that they are not the same as the US measurements by the same name.
US to Metric Weight Conversions
1 oz = 28 grams
16 oz = 1 lb. = 450 grams
Length Conversions
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 foot = 30 cm
Oven Temperatures – Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversions
The general formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is: °C = (°F – 32) x 5/9
This provides the approximate oven temperature conversions:
200°F = 95°C
250°F = 120°C
300°F = 150°C
325°F = 160°C
350°F = 175°C
375°F = 190°C
400°F = 200°C
425°F = 220°C
450°F = 230°C
Weight of Common Paleo Baking Ingredients – US to Metric Conversions
Please pin this infographic show the Paleo baking conversions for some common ingredients.
Here are the Paleo baking conversions for some common ingredients I use. I’ve tried to be as accurate as possible, and where possible I’ve used the manufacturer’s measurements in case my own were inaccurate.
Almonds, Chopped
1 cup chopped almonds = 110 grams
Almond, Flour
1 cup almond flour/meal = 120 grams
Almonds, Sliced
1 cup sliced almonds = 70 grams
Almonds and other Nuts, Whole
1 cup whole almonds = 140 grams
Almond Butter
1 cup almond butter = 250 grams
Arrowroot Powder
1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder = 9 grams
Baking Soda or Powder
1 teaspoon baking soda or powder = 4 grams
Blueberries
1 cup blueberries = 190 grams
Cacao or Carob Powder
1 Tablespoon cacao or carob powder = 5 grams
Cacao nibs
1 teaspoon cacao nibs = 4 grams
Cauliflower Florets
1 cup cauliflower florets = 5 oz = 140 grams
Chia Seeds
1 cup chia seeds = 160 grams
Chocolate Chips
1 cup chocolate chips = 170 grams
Chocolate Chunks
1 cup chocolate chunks = 140 grams
Cinnamon Powder
1 Tablespoon cinnamon = 7 grams
Coconut, Flour
1 cup coconut flour = 112 grams
Coconut, Shredded
1 cup shredded coconut = 80 grams
Coconut Milk
1 cup coconut milk = 240 grams
Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon coconut oil = 14 grams
Coconut Sugar
1 teaspoon coconut sugar = 4 grams
Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon garlic powder = 10 grams
Gelatin Powder
1 Tablespoon gelatin = 7 grams
Ghee
1 cup ghee or butter = 225 grams
Ginger, Fresh and Grated
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger = 5 grams
Green Onions, Scallions
1 cup scallions = 2.5 oz or 70 grams
Herbs, Dried
1 teaspoon dried herb = 1 gram
Herbs, Fresh
1 Tablespoon fresh herb = 2 grams
Honey
1 cup honey = 335 grams
Italian Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning = 3 grams
Molasses
1 cup molasses = 280 grams
Nuts, Chopped
1 cup chopped nuts = 110 grams
Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder = 7 grams
Pumpkin Seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds = 130 grams
Raisins
1 cup raisins = 4 oz = 115 grams
Sesame Seeds
1 cup sesame seeds = 150 grams
Sunflower Seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds = 140 grams
Strawberries
1 cup small strawberries = 125 grams
Table Salt
1 teaspoon table salt = 5 grams
Tapioca, Flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour = 30 grams
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