Every effort has been made to provide both imperial and metric measurements in all recipes. However, below are some useful conversion charts in case you come across a quantity you are unfamiliar with. These conversions are approximate, but are used as standard in cooking.
Remember:
When following a recipe, stick to either the imperial or the metric quantities for the entire the recipe. Don’t swap and change!!
| Weight Conversion | ||||||||||||||||
| Imperial - ounces (oz) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16/1lb |
| Metric - grams (g) | 25 | 50 | 75 | 110 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | 315 | 350 | 365 | 400 | 425 | 450 |
| Volume Conversion | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Imperial - fluid ounces (fl oz) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Metric - millilitres (ml) | 25 | 55 | 75 | 120 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | 315 | 350 | 365 | 400 | 425 | 450 | 475 | 515 | 550 | 570 |
| Pint Measures | ¼ | ½ | ¾ | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Note:
These pint measurements are UK pints. A North American pint contains 16fl oz / 450ml.
All teaspoon and tablespoon measurements on this site are standard UK measurements. Below is a comparison between spoon sizes in different countries. You will need to adapt your recipe accordingly if you are outside the UK. Spoon quantities should be level spoons use otherwise directed.
| Spoon Conversions | teaspoon (tsp) | tablespoon (tbsp) |
| UK, North America, New Zealand | 5ml | 15ml |
| Australia | 5ml | 20ml |
Cups are not routinely used in recipes in the UK and where possible have been avoided on this website. However, cups are standard in North America and Australia. Below is an approximate conversion of cups into standard UK imperial and metric measurements.
| Cup Conversions | Imperial | Metric |
| 1 cup measure of solids | 8oz | 225g |
| 1 cup measure of fluids | 8fl oz | 225ml |
This oven temperature conversion chart is a guide only. Please check the manufacturer's manual for your oven for accurate conversion data.
| Oven Temperature Conversion | ||||||||||
| Degrees Celsius (°C) | 120 | 140 | 150 | 160 | 180 | 190 | 200 | 210 | 220 | 240 |
| Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) | 250 | 275 | 300 | 325 | 350 | 375 | 400 | 425 | 450 | 475 |
| Gas Mark | ½ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Description | Very Cool | Cool | Warm | Fairly Hot | Hot | Very Hot | ||||
Note:
Ovens do not always cook at the temperature stated on the dial! For accurate temperature control you will need to use a suitable oven thermometer.