Olive oil
Olive oil is liquid gold, but it is lighter than water (1ml does not equal 1g!). Measuring by volume is messy and inaccurate because oil clings to the cup, leading to under-portioning. Weighing is cleaner, faster, and accounts for the specific density (approx 0.915 g/mL), ensuring your dressings and sautés are perfectly balanced.
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 | 68 |
| 100 | 91 |
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Olive oil has a density of 0.91 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 9 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Olive 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.
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FAQ
- Can I fry with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)?
- Yes, but be careful. EVOO has a lower smoke point (~375°F/190°C) than refined oils. It's great for sautéing, but for deep frying at high heat, refined olive oil or vegetable oil is safer and more neutral.
- Why weighs oil instead of using a spoon?
- Viscosity. Oils form a curved surface (meniscus) making eye-level reading hard, and they coat the measuring spoon, meaning you often add less than the recipe calls for. Weight is absolute.