Nigerian Cooking Measurement Converter
Convert Nigerian cooking measurements: milk tin, derica, paint bucket, mudu, cups, tablespoons, ml, grams, ounces. Perfect for Nigerian recipes.
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Nigerian Kitchen Measurement Guide
| Nigerian Measure | Volume / Weight | mL / g | Cups (US) |
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| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | volume | 5 mL | 0.021 cups |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | volume | 15 mL | 0.063 cups |
| 1 US Cup | volume | 237 mL | 1 cup |
| 1 Milk Tin / Derica | volume | 400 mL | ~1.69 cups |
| 1 Paint Bucket (kongo) | volume | 4,000 mL | ~16.9 cups |
| 1 Mudu (grain) | weight | ≈2,500 g | varies |
| 1 Rubber (market) | volume | ≈750 mL | ~3.2 cups |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "milk tin" in Nigerian cooking?
A milk tin (Peak Milk tin) is a standard 400 mL evaporated milk tin that is commonly used as a measuring cup in Nigerian kitchens. 1 milk tin = 400 mL = approximately 1.69 US cups. Many Nigerian recipes reference "1 tin" as a unit.
What is a "derica" in Nigerian cooking?
A derica is a common measuring cup used in Nigerian markets, especially for grains, legumes, and rice. Standard derica = approximately 400 mL. It is derived from the derica tin used for tomato paste. Sizes can vary slightly by market.
What is a "mudu" in Nigerian measurements?
A mudu is a traditional grain measurement common in northern Nigeria. One mudu = approximately 2.5 kg of grain (like rice or millet), though sizes vary significantly by region, from 1.5 kg to 3 kg. Always confirm the local mudu size.
What is a "paint bucket" in Nigerian cooking?
A paint bucket (or kongo) is a 4-liter bucket commonly used in Nigerian kitchens and markets for measuring liquids and grains. It is also used for palm oil, groundnut oil, and other cooking liquids. 1 paint bucket = 4 liters.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
One US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 236.6 mL. For Nigerian milk tin (400 mL): 1 milk tin ≈ 27 tablespoons. A standard metric cup (250 mL) = about 16.7 tablespoons.