Cooking Conversions

Below are some basic conversions and translations for the common cook. This chart can be printed off and taken with you when you shop.

Bringing your own measuring tools when you move will make preparing your family recipes much easier. The table below will help you determine the correct oven temperature when cooking your favorite recipes.

European recipes generally measure dry ingredients on a scale and it is recommended that you purchase one if you plan to cook from scratch using German recipes or instructions from a German prepared mix. Use the table below to help convert liquid ingredients.

Many spices have common translations which you will recognize when reading the spice jars. The spices listed are those that are more difficult to recognize on the store shelf.