Volume to Weight Conversion Table for Common Ingredients

I have found that for accuracy, ease of measurement and reduced cleanup when baking it is much easier to measure ingredients by weight than to measure them by volume. Ingredients, wet or dry, can be added incrementally to the bowl without dirtying another measuring cup. Measurements are also more accurate leading to consistent results from one time to the next. I have assembled a table of common ingredients and their weights in grams. For all liquids other than oil (which is significantly lighter than water) I have used the weight of water. Although there will be slight differences for other liquids, I don't think they will be great enough to affect a recipe. Most food items now list a serving size and the equivalent in grams so that you can make your own conversions for items not in the table. I have also found some variation from brand to brand (in cornstarch for example) so you should check your ingredient package to see if it corresponds to the values in the table. For quick reference 1 Cup = 16 Tablespoons = 48 teaspoons.

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