CookMeasureCups to grams converter
A cup measures space, a gram measures weight, so every ingredient converts differently. Pick yours — it works in both directions.
- 236.6 ml
- 48 tsp
- 16 tbsp
- 8 fl oz
- 4.23 oz
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Grams in a cup, by ingredient
Level US cup, spooned in. Click an ingredient for its full table, tablespoon weights and tips.
Flour & grains
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 30 g | 40 g | 60 g | 120 g |
| Bread flour | 30 g | 40 g | 60 g | 120 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 28 g | 38 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Cake flour | 30 g | 40 g | 60 g | 120 g |
| Almond flour | 24 g | 32 g | 48 g | 96 g |
| Cornstarch | 28 g | 37 g | 56 g | 112 g |
| Cornmeal | 35 g | 46 g | 69 g | 138 g |
| Semolina | 41 g | 54 g | 82 g | 163 g |
| Rolled oats | 22 g | 30 g | 45 g | 89 g |
| Rice (uncooked, long grain) | 46 g | 62 g | 93 g | 185 g |
Sugars & syrups
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 50 g | 66 g | 99 g | 198 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 53 g | 71 g | 106.5 g | 213 g |
| Powdered sugar | 28 g | 38 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Honey | 84 g | 112 g | 168 g | 336 g |
| Maple syrup | 78 g | 104 g | 156 g | 312 g |
Dairy & fats
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 57 g | 76 g | 113.5 g | 227 g |
| Milk | 61 g | 81 g | 121 g | 242 g |
| Heavy cream | 60 g | 79 g | 119 g | 238 g |
| Plain yogurt | 61 g | 82 g | 122.5 g | 245 g |
| Sour cream | 58 g | 77 g | 115 g | 230 g |
| Vegetable oil | 55 g | 73 g | 109 g | 218 g |
| Shredded cheddar | 28 g | 38 g | 57 g | 113 g |
Liquids
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 59 g | 79 g | 118.5 g | 237 g |
Baking extras
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 21 g | 28 g | 42 g | 84 g |
| Chocolate chips | 43 g | 57 g | 85 g | 170 g |
| Peanut butter | 68 g | 90 g | 135 g | 270 g |
| Chopped walnuts | 28 g | 38 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Raisins | 37 g | 50 g | 75 g | 149 g |
| Shredded coconut | 21 g | 28 g | 43 g | 85 g |
| Dry breadcrumbs | 28 g | 37 g | 56 g | 112 g |
Spoon-measured
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table salt | 72 g | 96 g | 144 g | 288 g |
| Baking soda | 72 g | 96 g | 144 g | 288 g |
| Baking powder | 48 g | 64 g | 96 g | 192 g |
| Instant yeast | 38 g | 50 g | 75 g | 150 g |
Same cup, three weights: how you fill it matters
Each dot stands for the flour particles packed into the cup. Scooping compresses flour against the side of the bag, so the same level cup can hold 40% more than sifted flour. Most American recipe developers, including King Arthur Baking, assume the spoon-and-level method: about 120 g. If a recipe you follow keeps turning out dry and tough, scooping is the usual culprit.
Figures are typical for all-purpose flour; your flour and cup will vary a little.
Questions cooks ask
How many grams are in a cup?
There is no single answer: a cup is volume and grams are weight. A US cup of water is 237 g, flour 120 g, sugar 198 g, butter 227 g and honey 336 g.
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
About 120 g of all-purpose flour when spooned into the cup and levelled. Scooped directly from the bag it can be 140 g or more.
How do I convert grams to cups?
Divide the grams by the weight of one cup of that ingredient. For example 250 g of sugar ÷ 198 g = about 1¼ cups.
Why do different websites give different numbers?
Sources measure differently (scooped vs spooned, packed vs loose) and some use a 250 ml metric cup. Our figures are for a level US cup (236.6 ml), spooned in, using King Arthur Baking and USDA data.