CookMeasure400 g in cups, by ingredient
Grams are weight and cups are volume, so 400 g fills a different amount of cup for each ingredient. Level US cup, spooned in.
Flour & grains
| 400 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3.33 | 3 ⅓ cups |
| Bread flour | 3.33 | 3 ⅓ cups |
| Whole wheat flour | 3.54 | 3 ½ cups |
| Cake flour | 3.33 | 3 ⅓ cups |
| Almond flour | 4.17 | 4 ⅛ cups |
| Cornstarch | 3.57 | 3 ⅝ cups |
| Cornmeal | 2.9 | 2 ⅞ cups |
| Semolina | 2.45 | 2 ½ cups |
| Rolled oats | 4.49 | 4 ½ cups |
| Rice (uncooked, long grain) | 2.16 | 2 ⅛ cups |
Sugars & syrups
| 400 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 2.02 | 2 cups |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 1.88 | 1 ⅞ cups |
| Powdered sugar | 3.54 | 3 ½ cups |
| Honey | 1.19 | 1 cup + 3 tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 1.28 | 1 ¼ cups + 1 tbsp |
Dairy & fats
| 400 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1.76 | 1 ¾ cups |
| Milk | 1.65 | 1 ⅝ cups |
| Heavy cream | 1.68 | 1 ⅔ cups |
| Plain yogurt | 1.63 | 1 ⅝ cups |
| Sour cream | 1.74 | 1 ¾ cups |
| Vegetable oil | 1.83 | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp |
| Shredded cheddar | 3.54 | 3 ½ cups |
Liquids
| 400 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 1.69 | 1 ⅔ cups |
Baking extras
| 400 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 4.76 | 4 ¾ cups |
| Chocolate chips | 2.35 | 2 ⅓ cups |
| Peanut butter | 1.48 | 1 ½ cups |
| Chopped walnuts | 3.54 | 3 ½ cups |
| Raisins | 2.68 | 2 ⅔ cups |
| Shredded coconut | 4.71 | 4 ⅝ cups |
| Dry breadcrumbs | 3.57 | 3 ⅝ cups |
Spoon-measured
| 400 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Table salt | 1.39 | 1 ⅜ cups |
| Baking soda | 1.39 | 1 ⅜ cups |
| Baking powder | 2.08 | 2 ⅛ cups |
| Instant yeast | 2.67 | 2 ⅝ cups |
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 400 grams of flour?
400 g of all-purpose flour is 3.33 US cups — about 3 ⅓ cups (spooned and levelled, 120 g per cup).
How many cups is 400 grams of sugar?
400 g of granulated sugar is 2.02 cups — about 2 cups.
How many cups is 400 grams of butter?
400 g of butter is 1.76 cups, 28.2 tablespoons or 3.53 US sticks.
How many cups is 400 ml or 400 g of water?
400 g of water is 400 ml, which is 1.69 US cups (1.6 metric cups).