Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is the neutral workhorse of the kitchen, prized for its high smoke point. Since it's often used in larger quantities for frying or baking, volume errors compound quickly. Weighing allows you to pour directly into the pan or mixer bowl, eliminating the need to wash greasy measuring cups.
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 Vegetable 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 Vegetable 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
- What is 'Vegetable Oil' actually made of?
- In the US and many regions, generic 'Vegetable Oil' is usually 100% soybean oil. It is refined to be neutral in flavor and high-heat stable.