Metric vs. Imperial in Canadian Kitchens: A Cheat Sheet

Canada went metric in the 1970s, but kitchens never fully switched. Grocery stores sell meat by the kilogram while flyers advertise per pound; ovens show Fahrenheit; recipes say "1 cup". Here are the conversions that matter.

Oven temperatures

| °F | °C |

|---|---|

| 300 | 150 |

| 325 | 160 |

| 350 | 180 |

| 375 | 190 |

| 400 | 200 |

| 425 | 220 |

| 450 | 230 |

Volume

• 1 cup = 250 mL (Canadian metric cup)
• 1 tbsp = 15 mL
• 1 tsp = 5 mL

Weight

• 1 lb = 454 g
• 1 kg = 2.2 lb
• 1 oz = 28 g

Flour is the exception

A cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125–140 g depending on how you scoop. For baking, a kitchen scale is the single best upgrade.

Cans

Standard Canadian cans are 398 mL (about 14 oz) and 796 mL (about 28 oz).

Need anything else? Use our [unit converter](/unit-converter).