CookMeasure50 g in cups, by ingredient
Grams are weight and cups are volume, so 50 g fills a different amount of cup for each ingredient. Level US cup, spooned in.
Flour & grains
| 50 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 0.417 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Bread flour | 0.417 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Whole wheat flour | 0.442 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Cake flour | 0.417 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Almond flour | 0.521 | ½ cup |
| Cornstarch | 0.446 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Cornmeal | 0.362 | ¼ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Semolina | 0.307 | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Rolled oats | 0.562 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Rice (uncooked, long grain) | 0.27 | ¼ cup |
Sugars & syrups
| 50 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 0.253 | ¼ cup |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.235 | ¼ cup |
| Powdered sugar | 0.442 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Honey | 0.149 | 2.4 tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 0.16 | 2.6 tbsp |
Dairy & fats
| 50 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 0.22 | ¼ cup |
| Milk | 0.207 | 3.3 tbsp |
| Heavy cream | 0.21 | 3.4 tbsp |
| Plain yogurt | 0.204 | 3.3 tbsp |
| Sour cream | 0.217 | 3.5 tbsp |
| Vegetable oil | 0.229 | ¼ cup |
| Shredded cheddar | 0.442 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
Liquids
| 50 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.211 | 3.4 tbsp |
Baking extras
| 50 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 0.595 | ½ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Chocolate chips | 0.294 | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Peanut butter | 0.185 | 3 tbsp |
| Chopped walnuts | 0.442 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
| Raisins | 0.336 | ⅓ cup |
| Shredded coconut | 0.588 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Dry breadcrumbs | 0.446 | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp |
Spoon-measured
| 50 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Table salt | 0.174 | 2.8 tbsp |
| Baking soda | 0.174 | 2.8 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 0.26 | ¼ cup |
| Instant yeast | 0.333 | ⅓ cup |
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 50 grams of flour?
50 g of all-purpose flour is 0.417 US cups — about ¼ cup + 3 tbsp (spooned and levelled, 120 g per cup).
How many cups is 50 grams of sugar?
50 g of granulated sugar is 0.253 cups — about ¼ cup.
How many cups is 50 grams of butter?
50 g of butter is 0.22 cups, 3.5 tablespoons or 0.441 US sticks.
How many cups is 50 ml or 50 g of water?
50 g of water is 50 ml, which is 0.211 US cups (0.2 metric cups).