Peanut oil
Peanut oil is the king of deep-frying due to its high smoke point and neutral taste. When frying, the oil-to-food ratio is key to temperature control; weighing your oil ensures you have the critical mass needed for crispy, non-greasy results.
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 Peanut 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 Peanut 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
- Does peanut oil taste like peanuts?
- Refined peanut oil (common for frying) is neutral and does not taste like nuts. However, roasted or cold-pressed peanut oil retains a strong peanut flavor and is used for finishing, not frying.