v2w.app is a volume to weight converter for the kitchen.
It uses known densities of specific ingredients to calculate the weight of a given volume of that ingredient.
Other sites/apps don't take this data into account and simply give you a static conversion.
- Accuracy. See this video: https://youtu.be/0uevI4-j-6A
- Speed & Efficiency. See this video: https://youtu.be/YEt0I7I3MDM
From ChefSteps.com:
Just as a good thermometer eliminates a lot of the uncertainty and guesswork from cooking, the ease of quickly weighing ingredients avoids a lot of fumbling around with inaccurate measuring spoons and cups, and increases the consistency of your cooking.
- US volume units:
t,T,floz,c,pt,qt,gal - Metric volume units:
ml,dl,l - US weight units:
oz,lb - Metric weight units:
g,kg - For items like
eggs,egg whites,egg yolksandsticks of butter, the unit field is ignored.
278 ingredients are currently supported. The density data can be found in this JSON file.
Full ingredient list
- allspice, ground
- almonds, ground
- almonds, sliced
- almonds, whole
- anchovies
- anise seed, whole
- apples, dried
- apples, sliced
- apricots, dried
- arrowroot
- arrowroot flour
- bacon fat
- baking powder
- baking soda
- bamboo shoots
- bananas, mashed
- bananas, sliced
- barley flour
- barley, uncooked
- basil, dried
- basil, dried leaves
- bay leaf, crumbled
- beans, dried
- beef, cooked
- beef, raw
- biscuit mix (Bisquick)
- blackberries, raw
- blue corn meal
- blueberries, raw
- bran, unsifted
- brazil nuts, whole
- bread crumbs, fresh
- bread crumbs, packaged
- buckwheat groats
- bulgur, dry
- butter
- butter, stick
- buttermilk
- cabbage, shredded
- cake crumbs, fresh
- candied lemon peel
- candied orange peel
- caraway seed, whole
- cardamom, ground
- carob flour
- carrots, raw, chopped
- carrots, raw, grated
- cashews, oil roasted
- cauliflower fleurets
- cayenne, powder
- celery seed
- cereal, Rice Krispies
- cheese, cheddar, grated
- cheese, colby, grated
- cheese, cottage
- cheese, cream
- cheese, grated parmesan
- cheese, jack, grated
- chervil, dried
- chili powder
- chives, chopped dried
- chives, chopped fresh
- chocolate chips
- chocolate, cocoa powder
- chocolate, grated
- chocolate, melted
- cinnamon, ground
- cloves, ground
- cloves, whole
- cocoa powder
- coconut, shredded
- coffee, ground
- coffee, instant
- coriander seed
- corn, sweet yellow, raw
- cornmeal
- cornstarch (cornflour)
- cracker crumbs
- cranberries, raw, chopped
- cranberries, raw, whole
- cream
- cream of tartar
- cream of wheat
- crisco, melted
- crisco, solid
- cumin seed, whole
- currants
- curry powder
- dates, chopped
- dill seed
- egg
- egg noodles
- egg white
- egg yolk
- egg, beaten
- elderberries, raw
- evaporated milk
- farina
- fat, duck
- fennel seed, whole
- fenugreek seed
- figs, dried
- flour
- flour, plain wheat
- flour, plain wheat - scooped
- flour, plain wheat - spooned
- flour, potato
- flour, rice
- flour, semolina
- flour, whole wheat
- fungus, wood ear
- garlic powder
- garlic, minced
- gelatin
- ginger root, raw
- ginger root, raw, slices
- ginger, crystal
- ginger, fresh
- ginger, ground
- gooseberries, raw
- graham cracker crumbs
- grape nuts
- gumdrops
- gummi bears
- hazelnuts, whole
- honey
- kasha
- ketchup
- lard
- lemon juice
- lemon rind, grated
- lentils
- macaroni, uncooked
- mace, ground
- margarine
- marjoram, dried
- marshmallows, small
- mashed potatoes
- mayonnaise
- milk
- milk, evaporated
- milk, powdered
- millet flour
- molasses
- mulberries, raw
- mushrooms, Chinese black
- mushrooms, chopped
- mushrooms, sliced
- mushrooms, whole
- mustard seed
- mustard seed, ground
- mustard, dry
- mustard, prepared
- nutmeg, ground
- oatmeal, uncooked
- oats, rolled
- oats, steel-cut
- oil, vegetable
- olive oil
- olives, chopped
- onion, chopped
- onion, minced
- onion, sliced
- orange rind, grated
- oregano, dried, ground
- oregano, dried, leaves
- oreo cookies, crushed
- paprika
- paprika powder
- parsley, dried
- parsley, fresh
- pasta, egg noodles
- pasta, macaroni
- peanut butter
- peanuts
- peanuts, chopped
- peanuts, oil roasted
- peas, green, raw
- peas, uncooked
- pecans
- pecans, chopped
- pecans, ground
- pecans, shelled
- pepper, black, ground
- pepper, white, ground
- peppercorns, black
- peppercorns, white
- peppers, chopped chili
- pignolias (pine nuts)
- pistachio nuts, raw
- poppy seeds
- potato flour
- potatoes, cooked diced
- potatoes, mashed
- potatoes, sliced raw
- pumpkin pie spice
- pumpkin, cooked
- quinoa, uncooked
- raisins, seedless, not packed
- raisins, seedless, packed
- raspberries, raw
- rice flour, brown
- rice flour, white
- rice, arborio uncooked
- rice, brown, long-grain, uncooked
- rice, brown, medium-grain, uncooked
- rice, steamed
- rice, uncooked
- rice, uncooked Basmati
- rice, uncooked Jasmin
- rice, white, glutinous, uncooked
- rice, white, short-grain, uncooked
- rice, wild, uncooked
- rosemary, dried
- rosemary, fresh
- rum (40%)
- rye flour, dark
- rye flour, light
- rye flour, medium
- saffron
- sage, ground
- salt, kosher (Morton's)
- salt, table
- scallions (green onions)
- sesame seeds
- shallots
- sour cream
- soy sauce
- soymilk
- spaghetti, uncooked
- spearmint, dried
- spinach, cooked
- split peas
- strawberries, raw, halves
- strawberries, raw, pureed
- sugar
- sugar, brown
- sugar, castor
- sugar, confectioner's
- sugar, granulated
- sugar, powdered
- sultanas
- sunflower seeds, shelled
- sweet potatoes, cooked
- sweet potatoes, raw
- syrup, corn, dark
- syrup, corn, light
- syrups, maple
- tabasco
- tarragon, dried leaves
- tea
- thyme, dried, leaves
- thyme, fresh
- tiger lily blossoms
- tomato paste
- tomato puree
- tomatoes, chopped
- tomatoes, crushed, canned
- tuna, canned
- turmeric, ground
- vanilla extract
- vanilla wafers, crushed
- vinegar, balsamic
- vinegar, cider
- vodka, 40%
- walnuts, chopped
- walnuts, ground
- walnuts, shelled
- water
- wheat flour, whole-grain
- wheat germ
- wild rice
- wine, red
- wine, white
- yeast, active dry
- salt, kosher (Diamond Crystal)
- salt, sea (Maldon)
- fleur de sel