Canola oil: mL to Grams Conversion
Canola oil is valued for its low saturated fat and imperceptible flavor. As a viscous liquid, it forms a concave meniscus in measuring cups, making eye-level reading deceptive. Weighing eliminates visual errors, essential for scientifically perfect emulsions like mayonnaise.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 9 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 50 | 46 |
| 75 | 69 |
| 100 | 92 |
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Canola oil has a density of 0.92 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 9 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Canola oil so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
FAQ
- Is Canola oil the same as Rapeseed oil?
- Essentially yes, but with a difference. Canola is a specific cultivar of rapeseed bred to be low in erucic acid and palatable for culinary use.