Grams to mL Converter

Amount in grams

Enter the mass in grams, choose the ingredient, then press Convert to get millilitres.

Ingredient

Enter a gram value and pick an ingredient, then tap Convert to see the result in millilitres.

Common gram to millilitre conversions

These reference values give a fast approximation when you do not need to be ultra-precise. They assume level measurements and typical supermarket products.

Ingredient	1 g ⇢ ml	5 g ⇢ ml	10 g ⇢ ml
Water	≈ 1.00 ml	≈ 5.00 ml	≈ 10.00 ml
All-purpose flour	≈ 1.90 ml	≈ 9.49 ml	≈ 18.97 ml
Granulated sugar	≈ 1.17 ml	≈ 5.87 ml	≈ 11.74 ml
Brown sugar (packed)	≈ 1.07 ml	≈ 5.36 ml	≈ 10.72 ml
Butter, melted	≈ 1.05 ml	≈ 5.25 ml	≈ 10.49 ml
Table salt (fine)	≈ 0.82 ml	≈ 4.11 ml	≈ 8.22 ml
Cocoa powder	≈ 1.97 ml	≈ 9.86 ml	≈ 19.72 ml
Honey	≈ 0.69 ml	≈ 3.47 ml	≈ 6.94 ml
Vegetable oil	≈ 1.10 ml	≈ 5.48 ml	≈ 10.95 ml
Powdered sugar	≈ 1.97 ml	≈ 9.86 ml	≈ 19.72 ml
Baking powder	≈ 1.23 ml	≈ 6.17 ml	≈ 12.33 ml
Baking soda	≈ 1.07 ml	≈ 5.36 ml	≈ 10.72 ml
Milk (whole)	≈ 0.97 ml	≈ 4.83 ml	≈ 9.67 ml
Olive oil	≈ 1.10 ml	≈ 5.48 ml	≈ 10.95 ml

How are grams converted to millilitres

Turning grams into millilitres is a density conversion. Grams measure mass, while millilitres measure volume. This tool uses a typical grams-per-millilitre value for each ingredient:

Water: about 1.000 g per millilitre
All-purpose flour: about 0.527 g per millilitre
Granulated sugar: about 0.852 g per millilitre
Brown sugar (packed): about 0.933 g per millilitre
Butter: about 0.953 g per millilitre
Fine table salt: about 1.217 g per millilitre
Cocoa powder: about 0.507 g per millilitre
Honey: about 1.440 g per millilitre
Powdered sugar: about 0.507 g per millilitre
Baking powder: about 0.811 g per millilitre
Baking soda: about 0.933 g per millilitre
Milk (whole): about 1.034 g per millilitre
Oils (vegetable or olive): about 0.913 g per millilitre

For a chosen ingredient, the calculator divides the number of grams by that ingredient’s grams-per-mL value. It also shows rough teaspoon and tablespoon equivalents so you can quickly match common recipe units.

Why online converters often disagree

Many generic converters assume everything has the density of water. Light, airy ingredients like flour or powdered sugar occupy more space per gram, so treating them as water can shift the answer by 30–50 %. Using ingredient-specific densities keeps this grams-to-mL tool closer to what you actually pour or scoop.

When to trust millilitres vs grams

Volume measures such as teaspoons, tablespoons, and millilitres are convenient for liquids and small amounts of strong ingredients. Grams are preferable whenever you want consistent, repeatable results:

You bake frequently and expect the same texture every time.
You are scaling recipes up or down by unusual factors.
Several people are making the same recipe and need identical quantities.

A practical workflow is to weigh key ingredients in grams, then use this converter to see approximate millilitre, teaspoon, or tablespoon equivalents for whatever you still want to measure by volume.

Grams to mL converter: quick FAQ

Why do I need to choose an ingredient?

One millilitre of water does not weigh the same as one millilitre of flour or honey. If the calculator used a single “universal” density, some items would be off by a large margin. Selecting the ingredient lets the converter use a realistic grams-per-mL value for that specific food.

How accurate is this grams to millilitres conversion?

For everyday cooking, the result is usually very close to what you would measure in a jug or spoon. Packing of dry ingredients, brand differences, and temperature can all change density slightly, so weighing in grams is still the most exact method.

What if my ingredient is not listed?

Choose the closest match in how it behaves: use another oil, sugar, flour, or syrup as a stand-in and treat the answer as an estimate. For strict nutrition tracking or precise baking, measuring in grams rather than relying on a grams-to-mL guess is the safest option.