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Cups measure volume while grams measure weight, so conversion depends on the ingredient. One cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125 grams, while one cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams. Use a kitchen scale for accuracy — most international recipes use weight measurements rather than volume.

US recipes use cups and fluid ounces by volume, while UK recipes use milliliters and grams by weight. A US cup is 240 milliliters, whereas older UK recipes may use a 250-milliliter cup. UK tablespoons are 15 milliliters, identical to US tablespoons. For baking precision, weighing ingredients is the most reliable method when using foreign recipes.

Common substitutions include using plain yogurt mixed with milk as a buttermilk replacement, coconut cream instead of heavy cream in tropical regions, and lime juice plus milk as a vinegar substitute. Visit local markets to find fresh regional alternatives, and ask vendors how locals use unfamiliar produce.