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Milk Converter

Convert between whole milk, skim milk, heavy cream, half-and-half, and evaporated milk for cooking and baking substitutions.

Enter amount of milk — see dairy substitution equivalents.

Substitutions for Whole Milk

Dairy substitution conversions for cooking and baking.

To substitute 1 cup whole milk:

  • Skim milk: 1 cup + 1 tbsp melted butter
  • Half-and-half: 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup water
  • Heavy cream: 1/3 cup + 2/3 cup water
  • Evaporated milk: 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup water

To substitute 1 cup heavy cream:

  • Half-and-half: 1 cup (will be thinner, add 1 tbsp butter for richness)
  • Whole milk: 3/4 cup + 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Evaporated milk: 1 cup (similar consistency)

Fat content:

  • Skim milk: 0% fat
  • Low-fat milk: 1-2% fat
  • Whole milk: 3.25% fat
  • Half-and-half: 10-12% fat
  • Light cream: 18-20% fat
  • Heavy cream: 36-40% fat

Weight per cup:

  • Whole milk: 244 g = 8.6 oz
  • Heavy cream: 238 g = 8.4 oz

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