How to Convert Milliliters to Grams for Water
Converting milliliters to grams for water is simple. One milliliter of water equals exactly one gram at standard temperature.
For water, the conversion is 1:1. For example, 250 mL = 250 grams. This only applies to water; other liquids have different densities (milk ~1.03g/mL, oil ~0.92g/mL).
This convenient relationship makes metric cooking measurements straightforward for water-based recipes.
Quick Tips
- 1 mile = 1.609 km (miles are bigger)
- 1 kg = 2.205 lbs (roughly double + 10%)
- Temperature: (°F - 32) × 5/9 = °C
Frequently Asked Questions
1 mL of water equals exactly 1 gram.
No, only water. Milk, oil, honey, etc. have different densities.
Approximately 258 grams (milk is slightly denser than water).
By definition, 1 mL of water at 4°C weighs 1 gram.