Metric to Imperial Cooking Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the metric to imperial cooking converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Use the Metric to Imperial Cooking Converter

Formulas Used

Ounces (weight)

oz = grams_input / 28.3495

Pounds

lbs = grams_input / 453.592

Cups (volume)

cups = ml_input / 236.588

Fluid Ounces

fl_oz = ml_input / 29.5735

Tablespoons

tbsp = ml_input / 14.787

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
grams_inputGrams(g)500
ml_inputMilliliters(mL)500

How It Works

Metric to Imperial Cooking Conversion

Weight Formulas

  • Ounces = Grams / 28.3495
  • Pounds = Grams / 453.592

    • Volume Formulas

  • Cups = mL / 236.588
  • Fluid Ounces = mL / 29.5735
  • Tablespoons = mL / 14.787

    • Worked Example

    Convert 500 grams and 500 mL to imperial measurements.

    grams_input = 500ml_input = 500
    1. 01Weight: 500 g / 28.3495 = 17.64 oz.
    2. 02Weight: 500 g / 453.592 = 1.102 lb.
    3. 03Volume: 500 mL / 236.588 = 2.11 cups.
    4. 04Volume: 500 mL / 29.5735 = 16.9 fl oz.

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