Kitchen Conversions

Kitchen Conversions

Quick reference for common cooking measurements and conversions.

Legumes: Dried vs Canned

One standard can = 400g total weight, ~240g drained weight

Dried LegumesCooked/Canned EquivalentNotes
100g dried chickpeas1 can (240g drained)Soak overnight, cook 60-90 min
100g dried black beans1 can (240g drained)Soak overnight, cook 60-90 min
100g dried kidney beans1 can (240g drained)Soak overnight, cook 60-90 min
100g dried white beans1 can (240g drained)Soak overnight, cook 60-90 min
100g dried borlotti beans1 can (240g drained)Soak overnight, cook 60-90 min
100g dried red lentils1 can (240g drained)No soaking, cook 15-20 min
100g dried green/brown lentils1 can (240g drained)No soaking, cook 25-30 min

General rule: Dried beans roughly 2.5x in weight when cooked. 100g dried → ~240-250g cooked/drained

Rice Conversions

Uncooked RiceCooked RiceWater NeededServings
1 dl (80g) jasmine rice~2.5 dl (200g)1.5 dl water1 person
2 dl (160g) jasmine rice~5 dl (400g)3 dl water2 people
1 dl (80g) basmati rice~2.5 dl (200g)1.5 dl water1 person
1 dl (85g) short grain rice~2.5 dl (215g)1.5 dl water1 person

General rule: Rice roughly doubles to triples in volume when cooked

Pasta Conversions

Dried PastaCooked PastaServings
100g dried~200-250g cooked1 person (main dish)
200g dried~400-500g cooked2 people (main dish)
75g dried~150-180g cooked1 person (side dish)

Common Volume to Weight

These are approximate - always check your specific ingredient!

Flours

  • 1 dl white flour = ~60g
  • 1 dl whole wheat flour = ~60g
  • 1 dl corn flour = ~65g

Sugar & Salt

  • 1 dl granulated sugar = ~85g
  • 1 dl brown sugar (packed) = ~90g
  • 1 tbsp salt = ~18g
  • 1 tsp salt = ~6g

Oils & Liquids

  • 1 dl olive oil = ~90g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil = ~14g
  • 1 tsp olive oil = ~5g
  • 1 dl water/stock = 100g

Butter

  • 1 tbsp butter = ~14g
  • 1 tsp butter = ~5g
  • 1 dl butter (melted) = ~95g

Oven Temperature Conversions

DescriptionCelsius (fan)Celsius (conventional)Fahrenheit
Very slow120°C140°C275°F
Slow140°C160°C325°F
Moderate160°C180°C350°F
Moderately hot180°C200°C400°F
Hot200°C220°C425°F
Very hot220°C240°C475°F

Danish ovens: Most use fan-forced (convection). Subtract 20°C from conventional temperatures.

Quick Substitutions

Dairy

  • 1 dl heavy cream = 1 dl Greek yoghurt (in cooking, not whipping)
  • 1 dl sour cream = 1 dl Greek yoghurt
  • Buttermilk substitute: 1 dl milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 min)

Acids

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice ≈ 1 tbsp lime juice ≈ 1 tbsp vinegar (for acidity)

Aromatics

  • 1 clove fresh garlic ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs ≈ 1 tsp dried herbs