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NIST Mass Standards
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How do I convert ounces to grams?
1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams. Quick mental math: 1 oz ≈ 28g. Common: 1 lb = 16 oz = 453.6g. 1 fluid oz = ~29.6 mL = 30g (water). Weight oz and fluid oz are different — don't confuse them.
Why we cite it here: Official US National Institute of Standards + Technology mass conversion authority
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How do I convert tablespoons to grams?
Varies by ingredient. Water: 1 Tbsp = 15g. Butter: 14g. Sugar: 12g. Brown sugar (packed): 13g. Flour: 8g. Honey/syrup: 21g. Olive oil: 13.5g. 1 US Tablespoon = 15 mL = 3 teaspoons.
Why we cite it here: Official US measurement standards
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How do I convert teaspoons to grams?
Varies by ingredient. Water: 1 tsp = 5g. Table salt: 6g. Diamond Crystal kosher salt: 3g. Sugar: 4g. Flour: 2.5g. Baking soda: 4.6g. Baking powder: 4g. Vanilla extract: 4g. 1 US teaspoon = 5 mL volume.
Why we cite it here: Official US measurement standards
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How do I convert milliliters to cups?
US: 1 cup = 240 mL. Metric cup: 250 mL. Quick: 60 mL = 1/4 cup · 120 mL = 1/2 cup · 240 mL = 1 cup · 480 mL = 2 cups · 1 L = 4.2 cups. Use a scale for precision.
Why we cite it here: Official US measurement standards + metric conversions
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