Convert milk between grams, cups, milliliters, liters, US fluid ounces, weight ounces, pounds, tablespoons and teaspoons with the calculator and detailed conversion charts below. The default values shown are for whole milk.
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Milk Grams to Cups, Milliliters and Tablespoons Chart
Use this chart for common recipe amounts of whole milk. Select another milk type or cup standard to update every conversion table on this page.
| Grams | Milliliters | US Cups | Nearest 1/16 Cup | US Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 4.92 mL | 0.0205 cups | < 1/16 cup | 0.328 tbsp |
| 10 g | 9.84 mL | 0.041 cups | 1/16 cup | 0.656 tbsp |
| 15 g | 14.75 mL | 0.0615 cups | 1/16 cup | 0.984 tbsp |
| 30 g | 29.51 mL | 0.123 cups | 1/8 cup | 1.967 tbsp |
| 50 g | 49.18 mL | 0.2049 cups | 3/16 cup | 3.279 tbsp |
| 60 g | 59.02 mL | 0.2459 cups | 1/4 cup | 3.934 tbsp |
| 75 g | 73.77 mL | 0.3074 cups | 5/16 cup | 4.918 tbsp |
| 100 g | 98.36 mL | 0.4098 cups | 7/16 cup | 6.557 tbsp |
| 120 g | 118.03 mL | 0.4918 cups | 1/2 cup | 7.869 tbsp |
| 125 g | 122.95 mL | 0.5123 cups | 1/2 cup | 8.197 tbsp |
| 150 g | 147.54 mL | 0.6148 cups | 5/8 cup | 9.836 tbsp |
| 200 g | 196.72 mL | 0.8197 cups | 13/16 cup | 13.115 tbsp |
| 240 g | 236.07 mL | 0.9836 cups | 1 cup | 15.738 tbsp |
| 244 g | 240 mL | 1 cups | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 250 g | 245.9 mL | 1.0246 cups | 1 cup | 16.393 tbsp |
| 300 g | 295.08 mL | 1.2295 cups | 1 1/4 cups | 19.672 tbsp |
| 350 g | 344.26 mL | 1.4344 cups | 1 7/16 cups | 22.951 tbsp |
| 400 g | 393.44 mL | 1.6393 cups | 1 5/8 cups | 26.23 tbsp |
| 500 g | 491.8 mL | 2.0492 cups | 2 1/16 cups | 32.787 tbsp |
| 750 g | 737.7 mL | 3.0738 cups | 3 1/16 cups | 49.18 tbsp |
| 1,000 g | 983.61 mL | 4.0984 cups | 4 1/8 cups | 65.574 tbsp |
Milk Cups and Spoons to Grams Chart
Milk is normally measured by liquid volume, while grams measure its mass. The table begins with whole milk using 244 grams per 240 mL US cup.
| Volume | Milliliters | Grams | Weight Ounces | US Spoon Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 mL | 5.08 g | 0.179 oz | 1 tsp |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 mL | 15.25 g | 0.538 oz | 1 tbsp |
| 1 fluid ounce | 30 mL | 30.5 g | 1.076 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/8 cup | 30 mL | 30.5 g | 1.076 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 60 mL | 61 g | 2.152 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 80 mL | 81.33 g | 2.869 oz | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 120 mL | 122 g | 4.303 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 160 mL | 162.67 g | 5.738 oz | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 180 mL | 183 g | 6.455 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 240 mL | 244 g | 8.607 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 300 mL | 305 g | 10.759 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 360 mL | 366 g | 12.91 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 480 mL | 488 g | 17.214 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 720 mL | 732 g | 25.821 oz | 48 tbsp |
| 4 cups | 960 mL | 976 g | 34.427 oz | 64 tbsp |
Milk Milliliters and Fluid Ounces Conversion Chart
Fluid ounces measure liquid volume, while weight ounces measure mass. This table uses US culinary liquid equivalents, with 1 US fluid ounce treated as approximately 30 mL.
| Milliliters | US Fluid Ounces | Grams | US Cups | US Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | 0.167 fl oz | 5.08 g | 0.0208 cups | 0.333 tbsp |
| 15 mL | 0.5 fl oz | 15.25 g | 0.0625 cups | 1 tbsp |
| 30 mL | 1 fl oz | 30.5 g | 0.125 cups | 2 tbsp |
| 60 mL | 2 fl oz | 61 g | 0.25 cups | 4 tbsp |
| 80 mL | 2.667 fl oz | 81.33 g | 0.3333 cups | 5.333 tbsp |
| 90 mL | 3 fl oz | 91.5 g | 0.375 cups | 6 tbsp |
| 120 mL | 4 fl oz | 122 g | 0.5 cups | 8 tbsp |
| 150 mL | 5 fl oz | 152.5 g | 0.625 cups | 10 tbsp |
| 180 mL | 6 fl oz | 183 g | 0.75 cups | 12 tbsp |
| 240 mL | 8 fl oz | 244 g | 1 cups | 16 tbsp |
| 250 mL | 8.333 fl oz | 254.17 g | 1.0417 cups | 16.667 tbsp |
| 284 mL | 9.467 fl oz | 288.73 g | 1.1833 cups | 18.933 tbsp |
| 480 mL | 16 fl oz | 488 g | 2 cups | 32 tbsp |
| 500 mL | 16.667 fl oz | 508.33 g | 2.0833 cups | 33.333 tbsp |
| 750 mL | 25 fl oz | 762.5 g | 3.125 cups | 50 tbsp |
| 1,000 mL | 33.333 fl oz | 1,016.67 g | 4.1667 cups | 66.667 tbsp |
Milk Type Conversion Comparison
Fluid milks are close in weight per cup, while concentrated milk products are considerably heavier. These reference amounts support measurement conversions; they do not imply that the milk types can be substituted without changing a recipe.
| Milk Type | 1 US Cup | 1 US Tablespoon | 1 US Teaspoon | Approx. Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk (3.25%) | 244 g | 15.25 g | 5.08 g | 1.0167 g/mL |
| Reduced-fat milk (2%) | 244 g | 15.25 g | 5.08 g | 1.0167 g/mL |
| Low-fat milk (1%) | 244 g | 15.25 g | 5.08 g | 1.0167 g/mL |
| Skim / nonfat milk | 245 g | 15.31 g | 5.1 g | 1.0208 g/mL |
| Cultured low-fat buttermilk | 245 g | 15.31 g | 5.1 g | 1.0208 g/mL |
| Low-fat chocolate milk | 250 g | 15.62 g | 5.21 g | 1.0417 g/mL |
| Evaporated milk | 252 g | 15.75 g | 5.25 g | 1.05 g/mL |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 306 g | 19.12 g | 6.38 g | 1.275 g/mL |
How to Convert Milk Measurements
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For milk weight conversions, 1 weight ounce = approximately 28.35 grams and 1 pound = approximately 453.59 grams. For US culinary liquid-volume equivalents, 1 cup = 240 mL = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons, and 1 fluid ounce = approximately 30 mL.
US Cups, Metric Cups and Imperial Cups
Recipes may specify different cup sizes. Because milk has slightly more mass than the same volume of water, converting a cup of milk to grams depends on both the cup size and the type of milk selected.
| Cup Standard | Cup Volume Used | Approx. Whole Milk Weight | When It May Appear |
|---|---|---|---|
| US culinary cup | 240 mL | 244 g | American recipes |
| Metric cup | 250 mL | 254.17 g | Australian and metric-cup recipes |
| Imperial cup | 284 mL | 288.73 g | Some older UK or Commonwealth references |
Metric and imperial cup weights are calculated by scaling the selected milk’s US-cup weight from the stated 240 mL basis. Natural product variation and rounding may cause small differences between references.
How to Measure Milk Correctly
Milk is a liquid, so a liquid measuring cup is generally easier to read accurately than a dry measuring cup. For recipes given in grams, weighing the milk directly is fast and minimizes measuring errors.
Fluid Ounces vs. Weight Ounces
A US fluid ounce measures the volume of milk. A weight ounce measures how much the milk weighs. Because milk is slightly denser than water, these values are related but not identical.
Cold or Warm Milk
Temperature can change liquid volume slightly. For everyday cooking this difference is usually minor, but a scale is preferable for recipes requiring careful repeatability.
Which Milk Conversion Should You Use?
Regular Fluid Milk
- Whole milk: the default value on this page, using 244 g per US cup.
- 2% and 1% milk: very close to whole milk in cup weight.
- Skim milk: select its slightly different cup reference when precise grams matter.
- Chocolate milk: may be heavier because of added ingredients.
Cultured and Concentrated Milk
- Buttermilk: useful for recipes that rely on acidity and tang.
- Evaporated milk: milk with some water removed; it is more concentrated.
- Sweetened condensed milk: dense and sweetened, with a substantially higher cup weight.
- Substitution note: choose the type used in your recipe rather than replacing by volume alone.
Frequently Asked Milk Conversion Questions
How many cups is 100 grams of milk?
Using this page’s whole milk standard of 244 grams per US cup, 100 grams of whole milk is approximately 0.4098 US cups, or about 98.36 mL.
How many grams are in 1 cup of milk?
This chart uses 244 grams per US cup of whole milk. Skim milk and buttermilk are shown at 245 grams per cup, while concentrated products such as sweetened condensed milk weigh substantially more.
Is 1 cup of milk the same as 240 grams?
No. A US culinary cup is treated here as 240 milliliters of volume, while a US cup of whole milk weighs approximately 244 grams because milk is slightly denser than water.
Are fluid ounces and ounces of milk the same?
No. US fluid ounces measure volume and ounces measure weight. In this calculator, 1 US fluid ounce is treated as approximately 30 mL; the corresponding weight depends on the selected milk type.
How many tablespoons are in a cup of milk?
Using US culinary volume measurements, 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons. The gram weight of those tablespoons depends on the selected milk type.
Can I use evaporated or condensed milk instead of whole milk?
Not as a direct measurement substitution. Evaporated milk is concentrated, and sweetened condensed milk is both concentrated and sweetened. Their weights can be converted here, but recipe behavior and sweetness may change.
Why might a package label differ from this milk chart?
Reference databases, product formulation, cup-volume conventions and label rounding can cause small differences. For a packaged milk product, its own label is the best source for product-specific values.
Conversion Methodology
This converter uses reference gram weights per US cup for the listed milk types. The default whole milk standard is 1 US cup = 244 grams. Volume relationships use a practical culinary US cup of 240 mL, with 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons per cup. Metric and imperial cup results are calculated by scaling volume from the selected milk’s US-cup basis.
Accuracy note: Milk product weights are approximate. Fat percentage, added ingredients, concentration, temperature and product labeling can result in minor differences. For a specific packaged product, consult its label where available.
Sources
- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. Accessed May 29, 2026.
- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Food Patterns Equivalents Database: Determination of Cup Weights of Dairy Group. Accessed May 29, 2026.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology. Metric Kitchen: Cooking Measurement Equivalencies. Accessed May 29, 2026.