Read a recipe in a useful measurement view
A saved recipe may use the units from its original source, even when you prefer to cook with another measurement system. Rewriting the recipe just to read a quantity differently can introduce another chance to make a mistake.
You can now switch between Original, Grams and Cups beside your recipe ingredients, wherever conversion information is available. Read the quantities in the view that suits you without rewriting the saved recipe.
Keep the original quantity available
Original preserves the source measurement. The other views use the available conversion information to present an alternative quantity without asking you to overwrite the recipe just to change the display.
That distinction is useful when comparing an imported recipe with its source photograph or instructions. You can return to the original view to check what was written, then choose the supported view that is more convenient for preparing the ingredients.
Conversion has limits
A mass-to-volume conversion depends on the ingredient. A cup of one ingredient does not necessarily weigh the same as a cup of another, and a vague quantity cannot always be converted reliably.
Review the displayed result and any unavailable conversions. Use the original measurement when an alternative is missing or needs checking. The presence of a unit choice does not guarantee a complete conversion for every ingredient in every recipe.
Serving changes are a related but separate task. Choosing Grams instead of Original changes the measurement view; changing how many portions you plan to prepare changes the quantities needed. Check both before following the recipe or using its ingredients in your shopping list.
Our recipe organisation guide explains how importing, checking and saving recipes gives you a useful collection to plan from.
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