Grams to/from Cups Converter
Flour is light, it’s fluffy and it traps air. A cup of flour isn't the same weight every time. Sometimes I pack it down. Sometimes I fluff it up. That's why grams are golden. If you eyeball flour in a mug you might end up with a brick loaf. Flour granules have gaps. Air sneaks in. A spoonful here, a scoop there, it all changes the mass.
With water, there's no hiding. Water fills the space. It's predictable. If you spill a bit then you will notice in the bake that a small amount makes a difference.
Water plays by simple rules. One millilitre weighs one gram. If only bread recipes were that easy! Next time you're pouring water, remember it's your best mate in baking. Want 100g? Pour 100ml. No maths needed and therefore no slip-ups when you’re half-asleep at 6am feeding the starter.
Unit Conversions
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce (oz) | 28.35 g |
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) water | 15 ml (~15 g) |
| 1 teaspoon (tsp) water | 5 ml (~5 g) |
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) flour | 8 g |
| 1 teaspoon (tsp) flour | 2.5 g |
Temperature Conversion
| °C | °F | Gas Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 248 | ½ |
| 140 | 284 | 1 |
| 160 | 320 | 3 |
| 180 | 356 | 4 |
| 190 | 374 | 5 |
| 200 | 392 | 6 |
| 220 | 428 | 7 |
| 230 | 446 | 8 |
| 240 | 464 | 9 |
| 250 | 482 | 10 |
Meat & Fish Internal Temperatures & Cooking Tips
| Protein | Cut/Type | Internal Temp (°C) | Method | Seasonings & Rubs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | Rare Roast | 52–54 | Oven Roast | Sea salt, cracked pepper, garlic |
| Beef | Medium Rare Steak | 57–60 | Grill/BBQ | Rosemary, thyme, olive oil |
| Pork | Chops | 63 | Pan Fry/BBQ | Paprika, cumin, brown sugar |
| Pork | Sausages | 71 | Air Fryer/BBQ | Mustard seed, sage, fennel |
| Chicken | Breast | 74 | Oven (180 °C)/Rotisserie | Lemon zest, oregano, garlic |
| Chicken | Thighs | 74 | Oven/Grill | Smoked paprika, chili, honey |
| Fish | Salmon Fillet | 63 | Grill/Bake | Dill, lemon, butter |
| Fish | Cod Fillet | 60 | Pan Fry/Bake | Parsley, garlic, olive oil |
| Fish | White Fish (e.g. Haddock) | 63 | Steam/Bake | Thyme, lemon zest, pepper |
I hope these unit conversions and cooking temperature guides are useful to make your time in the kitchen more efficient. Let me know using the contact page if there is anything missing that would be of use?
