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Grams to mL Converter [Cooking Calculator + Charts]
Quick Answer
How many mL are in a gram?
1 mL equals 1 g when measuring pure water. Every ingredient has a different density, which results in various conversion amounts.
Baking and cooking should be straightforward, but when it comes to converting measurements, things can get a little messy. What are you supposed to do if your recipe calls for 20 g of olive oil or 26 mL of milk? Use our grams to mL converter or one of our cooking charts below to elevate your baking skills and tackle your next recipe.
How to convert grams to milliliters
You convert grams to milliliters by dividing the weight of the ingredient by the number of grams. Milliliters are a unit of volume, whereas grams are a unit of weight. While the conversion factors are different units, you can convert them if you have the density of the ingredients.
Example: You want to convert 6 grams of milk to mL, which has a density of 1.04 grams. Using our formula, you would get 5.8 mL, rounding up to 6 mL. 6 grams = 6 ÷ 1.04 = 5.8 mL = 6 mL (rounded up) |
Calculating the ingredient density
The first step of converting grams to mL is to find the ingredient density by dividing the ingredient’s mass by its volume. Thankfully, you don’t need to memorize a lengthy list of ingredient densities — use this ingredient weight chart to help you convert mL to grams and vice versa.
Grams to mL conversion chart
Water, milk, oil, flour and sugar are some of the most common ingredients you’ll need when baking. Check out our grams to mL conversion chart below to estimate your measurements.
Volume | Water | Milk | Cooking oil | All purpose flour | Granulated sugar |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | 1 g | 1.04 g | 0.88 g | 0.53 g | 0.7 g |
2 mL | 2 g | 2.08 g | 1.76 g | 1.06 g | 1.4 g |
3 mL | 3 g | 3.12 g | 2.64 g | 1.59 g | 2.1 g |
4 mL | 4 g | 4.16 g | 3.52 g | 2.12 g | 2.8 g |
5 mL | 5 g | 5.2 g | 4.4 g | 2.65 g | 3.5 g |
6 mL | 6 g | 6.24 g | 5.28 g | 3.18 g | 4.2 g |
7 mL | 7 g | 7.28 g | 6.16 g | 3.71 g | 4.9 g |
8 mL | 8 g | 8.32 g | 7.04 g | 4.24 g | 5.6 g |
9 mL | 9 g | 9.36 g | 7.92 g | 4.77 g | 6.3 g |
10 mL | 10 g | 10.4 g | 8.8 g | 5.3 g | 7 g |
11 mL | 11 g | 11.44 g | 9.68 g | 5.83 g | 7.7 g |
12 mL | 12 g | 12.48 g | 10.56 g | 6.36 g | 8.4 g |
13 mL | 13 g | 13.52 g | 11.44 g | 6.89 g | 9.1 g |
14 mL | 14 g | 14.56 g | 12.32 g | 7.42 g | 9.8 g |
15 mL | 15 g | 15.6 g | 13.2 g | 7.95 g | 10.5 g |
16 mL | 16 g | 16.64 g | 14.08 g | 8.48 g | 11.2 g |
17 mL | 17 g | 17.68 g | 14.96 g | 9.01 g | 11.9 g |
18 mL | 18 g | 18.72 g | 15.84 g | 9.54 g | 12.6 g |
19 mL | 19 g | 19.76 g | 16.72 g | 10.07 g | 13.3 g |
20 mL | 20 g | 20.8 g | 17.6 g | 10.6 g | 14 g |
21 mL | 21 g | 21.84 g | 18.48 g | 11.13 g | 14.7 g |
22 mL | 22 g | 22.88 g | 19.36 g | 11.66 g | 15.4 g |
23 mL | 23 g | 23.92 g | 20.24 g | 12.19 g | 16.1 g |
24 mL | 24 g | 24.96 g | 21.12 g | 12.72 g | 16.8 g |
25 mL | 25 g | 26 g | 22 g | 13.25 g | 17.5 g |
26 mL | 26 g | 27.04 g | 22.88 g | 13.78 g | 18.2 g |
27 mL | 27 g | 28.08 g | 23.76 g | 14.31 g | 18.9 g |
28 mL | 28 g | 29.12 g | 24.64 g | 14.84 g | 19.6 g |
29 mL | 29 g | 30.16 g | 25.52 g | 15.37 g | 20.3 g |
30 mL | 30 g | 31.2 g | 26.4 g | 15.9 g | 21 g |
Grams to milliliters FAQ
Still have questions about grams to mL conversions? We’ve answered some commonly asked questions to convert mL to grams (and vice versa) like a pro.
A gram is a unit of measure that equals one-thousandth of a kilogram. Grams are a unit of weight frequently used in baking and cooking.
A milliliter is a unit of measure that equals one-thousandth of a liter. Milliliters are a unit of volume often used for measuring liquids and gases.
1 g is equal to 1 mL if you’re measuring pure water. The exact measurement will vary depending on the ingredient’s density.
Grams and milliliters are both metric units of measure, though a gram is a measure of weight while a mL is a measure of volume. It’s important to know how to convert the two units to ensure you have the correct amounts.
Additional cooking conversion resources
Use one of our additional cooking conversion resources to make things even easier:
- Grams to cups converter
- Cooking measurement conversion
- Oven temperature conversion chart
- Serving size calculator
- Cooking time calculator
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