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English – Unit localization

Primer

This page standardizes unit names and aliases used in recipes. It does not change ingredient density; use weight conversions for mass accuracy.

Methodology

  • Unit names and aliases are normalized per language for consistent parsing.
  • Equivalences use U.S. government unit definitions and standard culinary measures.
  • Entries are summarized from .gov references and verified against common recipe usage.

Unit standards

  • US customary: cup, tbsp, tsp, fl oz.
  • Metric: mL, L, g, kg.
  • UK/Imperial terms are called out where they differ from US.

Examples

Localized labels and standard values:

  • cup: US cup - We use the US customary cup = 236.588 mL.
  • tbsp: Tablespoon - 1 tbsp = 15 mL.
  • tsp: Teaspoon - 1 tsp = 5 mL.
  • ml: Milliliter - Metric volume unit. 1 mL equals 1 cubic centimeter.

Edge cases

  • US cup (236.588 mL) vs metric cup (250 mL) can shift results.
  • Tablespoon/teaspoon abbreviations vary by locale; aliases map to the same unit.
  • Fluid ounces are volume; ounces (oz) are mass.

Last updated: 2026-07-12

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