Culinary Precision: The 100-Herb Conversion Master
Substituting herbs shouldn’t be a guessing game. Whether your garden is overflowing with fresh basil or you only have a jar of ground oregano, this Free Herb Conversion Calculator provides instant, bi-directional ratios for 100 different culinary herbs and spices.
This tool is entirely unlimited and requires no sign-up or log-in. It is designed to be a permanent, hassle-free fixture in your digital kitchen.
The Professional Ratio Standard
Most chefs follow the 3:1 rule: because dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh, you generally need three times as much fresh herb to match the potency of the dried version. Furthermore, ground herbs are even more concentrated than dried leaf herbs. This tool automates those complex calculations across three formats:
- Fresh (Chopped): The highest volume, full of moisture.
- Dried (Flaked): Concentrated flavor in leaf form.
- Ground (Powdered): Maximum concentration, ideal for spice rubs and smooth sauces.
Why Use This Tool?
- Search 100 Items: Quickly filter through an exhaustive list of 100 herbs, from Ajwain to Za’atar, using the built-in search bar.
- Precision for Basil: Includes a specific adjustment for Basil, which often follows a 2:1 fresh-to-dry ratio for better culinary balance.
- Instant Bi-Directional Sync: Enter a value in any box—Fresh, Dried, or Ground—and the other two fields update automatically.
- Zero Barriers: No accounts, no paywalls, and no data collection. Just a fast, reliable tool for better cooking.
How to Substitute Like a Pro
If a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary but you only have the dried jar, simply select “Rosemary,” type “1” in the Fresh box (and select ‘tbsp’), and the tool will tell you to use exactly 1 teaspoon of dried. This prevents the common mistake of over-seasoning, which can make a dish bitter or overpowering.