Evaporated Milk to Regular Milk Converter
Need to stretch a can of evaporated milk into regular milk for pancakes, casseroles, soup, or baking? Enter the amount you have or the milk your recipe needs and get the evaporated milk and water amounts instantly.
Convert evaporated milk and water
The standard kitchen shortcut is equal parts evaporated milk and water to make a regular milk substitute.
Mix well before adding it to the recipe. For drinking, chill it first; for recipes, it can usually go straight in.
How to use this converter
- Choose whether you have evaporated milk or need a regular milk amount.
- Enter the amount from your recipe or can label.
- Use the result to mix evaporated milk with the same amount of water.
Example: if a recipe calls for 1 cup regular milk, use 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water.
Common evaporated milk conversions
- 12 fl oz can: add 12 fl oz water to make 3 cups regular milk.
- 1 cup regular milk: use 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water.
- 1/2 cup regular milk: use 1/4 cup evaporated milk plus 1/4 cup water.
- 1 cup evaporated milk: add 1 cup water to make 2 cups regular milk.
Evaporated milk conversion FAQ
Is evaporated milk the same as regular milk after adding water?
It is a practical recipe substitute, not a perfect fresh-milk clone. The flavor is slightly cooked and creamy, but equal parts evaporated milk and water work well in many cooked and baked recipes.
How much water do I add to evaporated milk?
Add the same volume of water as evaporated milk. For 1 cup evaporated milk, add 1 cup water. For a 12 fluid ounce can, add 12 fluid ounces of water.
Can I use evaporated milk without diluting it?
Yes, when you want extra richness. For recipes written for regular milk, dilute it first unless a creamier, thicker result is welcome.
How do I make evaporated milk from regular milk?
Gently simmer milk until it reduces by a little more than half. A common home estimate is 2 1/4 cups regular milk reduced to about 1 cup evaporated milk.