Ingredient Weight Chart: Common Food Conversions

It’s no surprise that baking and cooking involve multiple steps — you have to measure each ingredient accurately to ensure the recipe turns out right. While a few extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of seasoning won’t hurt, it’s still best to get most of the measurements correct. 

That said, it’s wise to understand the weight of ingredients because not all ingredients weigh the same — it’s also important to know the weights so you can follow recipes regardless if they’re in metric or imperial units. Use our ingredient weight charts below to find out how much common food items weigh and improve your baking and cooking chops.

Flours

Nailing the weight of your flour is crucial for the foundation of your favorite dishes. From thickening sauce to baking birthday cake alternatives, use the chart below to measure the correct amount of flour.

Oils and fats

Aside from flour, oil and other fats can change the outcome of your recipe. No need to guess how much butter or vegetable oil you need — measure the oils and fats more accurately, or else you may end up wondering how to thicken mashed potatoes or the rest of your meal.

Sugars and sweeteners

Adding a bit of sweetness to your dish doesn’t hurt, but too much of anything isn’t good. Use the chart below to ensure you use the right amount of Demerara sugar, agave and other sweeteners.

Dairy

Don’t run the risk of ruining buttermilk recipes and other dishes that call for dairy products. Adding too much or too little dairy could drastically change how your recipe turns out. Use this dairy ingredient weight chart for more accurate measurements.

Drinkable liquids

Did you know that every liquid has a different weight? From using your favorite type of coffee for a chocolate cake to adding beer to a cheese sauce, save your recipe with more precise liquid measurements.

Fruits and vegetables

Stop eyeballing how much fruit or veggies to mix into your recipe. From onions for fajitas to fresh blueberries for a cobbler, measure these ingredients with the chart below.

Nuts and seeds

No need to go nuts about finding the weight of ingredients. These key ingredients add a crunch to any baked good or salad. Use our easy-to-follow guide below to measure nuts and seeds.

Other common ingredients

Flour, liquids and sugars aren’t the only ingredients you’ll need to measure for cooking. Use the ingredient weight chart below for other common ingredients, including oats, seasonings and cake mix.

Additional baking and cooking guides

Looking for more food guides? Enhance your cooking and baking skills with these additional resources:

• Cooking measurement converter
• Grams to cups converter
• Grams to mL converter
• Oven temperature conversion chart
• Oil to butter conversion

Online grocery shopping is the “weigh” to go

These ingredient weight charts are readily available to help you create the ultimate dishes. Whether you’re measuring cashews for a curry, apple slices for a pie or almond flour for cookies, you can get more accurate measurements. 
While you’re saving time with our weight conversion charts, you can maximize your day with the help of Instacart. Place your online order for groceries at any time. Add your items to your virtual cart and receive your order without going to the store.