CookMeasure125 g in cups, by ingredient
Grams are weight and cups are volume, so 125 g fills a different amount of cup for each ingredient. Level US cup, spooned in.
Flour & grains
| 125 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1.04 | 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| Bread flour | 1.04 | 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| Whole wheat flour | 1.11 | 1 ⅛ cups |
| Cake flour | 1.04 | 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| Almond flour | 1.3 | 1 ¼ cups + 1 tbsp |
| Cornstarch | 1.12 | 1 ⅛ cups |
| Cornmeal | 0.906 | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Semolina | 0.767 | ¾ cup |
| Rolled oats | 1.4 | 1 ¼ cups + 2 tbsp |
| Rice (uncooked, long grain) | 0.676 | ⅔ cup |
Sugars & syrups
| 125 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 0.631 | ⅝ cup |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.587 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Powdered sugar | 1.11 | 1 ⅛ cups |
| Honey | 0.372 | ⅜ cup |
| Maple syrup | 0.401 | ¼ cup + 2 tbsp |
Dairy & fats
| 125 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 0.551 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Milk | 0.517 | ½ cup |
| Heavy cream | 0.525 | ½ cup |
| Plain yogurt | 0.51 | ½ cup |
| Sour cream | 0.543 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Vegetable oil | 0.573 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Shredded cheddar | 1.11 | 1 ⅛ cups |
Liquids
| 125 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.527 | ½ cup |
Baking extras
| 125 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 1.49 | 1 ½ cups |
| Chocolate chips | 0.735 | ¾ cup |
| Peanut butter | 0.463 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Chopped walnuts | 1.11 | 1 ⅛ cups |
| Raisins | 0.839 | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Shredded coconut | 1.47 | 1 ½ cups |
| Dry breadcrumbs | 1.12 | 1 ⅛ cups |
Spoon-measured
| 125 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Table salt | 0.434 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Baking soda | 0.434 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 0.651 | ½ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Instant yeast | 0.833 | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp |
Weights per cup from King Arthur Baking and USDA FoodData Central; real cups vary by up to 10%, so use a scale when a recipe is precise.
Questions cooks ask
How many cups is 125 grams of flour?
125 g of all-purpose flour is 1.04 US cups — about 1 cup + 1 tbsp (spooned and levelled, 120 g per cup).
How many cups is 125 grams of sugar?
125 g of granulated sugar is 0.631 cups — about ⅝ cup.
How many cups is 125 grams of butter?
125 g of butter is 0.551 cups, 8.8 tablespoons or 1.1 US sticks.
How many cups is 125 ml or 125 g of water?
125 g of water is 125 ml, which is 0.528 US cups (0.5 metric cups).