Whole Milk vs Evaporated milk

A side-by-side guide to substituting Evaporated milk for Whole Milk (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.5 cup of Evaporated milk for every 1 cup of Whole Milk.

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Whole Milk

Base unit: cup

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Evaporated milk

Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup)

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Notes: Evaporated milk is concentrated. Mix 1 part evaporated milk with 1 part water to approximate whole milk; has a slightly cooked, caramel-like flavor.

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When to use Evaporated milk instead of Whole Milk

Evaporated milk is concentrated. Mix 1 part evaporated milk with 1 part water to approximate whole milk; has a slightly cooked, caramel-like flavor. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Evaporated milk for Whole Milk?

Yes — Evaporated milk is concentrated. Mix 1 part evaporated milk with 1 part water to approximate whole milk; has a slightly cooked, caramel-like flavor. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Whole Milk to Evaporated milk?

Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Whole Milk and Evaporated milk interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Evaporated milk is concentrated..

Is Evaporated milk a better substitute than other options for Whole Milk?

Evaporated milk is one of the options SubSwap lists for Whole Milk. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Whole Milk substitutes.

Looking for more Whole Milk substitutes beyond Evaporated milk?

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