US and UK recipes use the same words for different amounts. A UK pint is 568 ml and a US pint is 473 ml; an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml. Convert volumes and weights between US, UK and metric here.
| Measure | Millilitres |
|---|---|
| teaspoon (US) | 4.9 ml |
| teaspoon (UK / metric) | 5.0 ml |
| tablespoon (US) | 14.8 ml |
| tablespoon (UK / metric) | 15.0 ml |
| tablespoon (Australia) | 20.0 ml |
| fluid ounce (US) | 29.6 ml |
| fluid ounce (UK) | 28.4 ml |
| cup (US) | 237 ml |
| cup (metric: UK, AU, NZ, CA) | 250 ml |
| pint (US) | 473 ml |
| pint (UK) | 568 ml |
| quart (US) | 946 ml |
| gallon (US) | 3,785 ml |
| gallon (UK) | 4,546 ml |
The traps: a UK pint is 568 ml but a US pint is 473 ml; a US fluid ounce is 29.6 ml but a UK one is 28.4 ml; an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml. One US stick of butter is 113 g (½ cup).
Frequently asked questions
How many ml in a tablespoon?
15 ml in the UK and metric system, 14.8 ml in the US, and 20 ml in Australia.
How many ml in a teaspoon?
5 ml (the US teaspoon is 4.93 ml — close enough for cooking).
Is a UK pint bigger than a US pint?
Yes: 568 ml vs 473 ml, so a UK pint is about 20% larger.
How many grams in a stick of butter?
One US stick is 113 g (4 oz, ½ cup, 8 tablespoons).