CookMeasure500 g in cups, by ingredient
Grams are weight and cups are volume, so 500 g fills a different amount of cup for each ingredient. Level US cup, spooned in.
Flour & grains
| 500 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 4.17 | 4 ⅛ cups |
| Bread flour | 4.17 | 4 ⅛ cups |
| Whole wheat flour | 4.42 | 4 ⅜ cups |
| Cake flour | 4.17 | 4 ⅛ cups |
| Almond flour | 5.21 | 5 ⅛ cups |
| Cornstarch | 4.46 | 4 ½ cups |
| Cornmeal | 3.62 | 3 ⅝ cups |
| Semolina | 3.07 | 3 ⅛ cups |
| Rolled oats | 5.62 | 5 ⅝ cups |
| Rice (uncooked, long grain) | 2.7 | 2 ⅔ cups |
Sugars & syrups
| 500 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 2.53 | 2 ½ cups |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 2.35 | 2 ⅓ cups |
| Powdered sugar | 4.42 | 4 ⅜ cups |
| Honey | 1.49 | 1 ½ cups |
| Maple syrup | 1.6 | 1 ⅝ cups |
Dairy & fats
| 500 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 2.2 | 2 cups + 3 tbsp |
| Milk | 2.07 | 2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Heavy cream | 2.1 | 2 ⅛ cups |
| Plain yogurt | 2.04 | 2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| Sour cream | 2.17 | 2 cups + 3 tbsp |
| Vegetable oil | 2.29 | 2 ¼ cups |
| Shredded cheddar | 4.42 | 4 ⅜ cups |
Liquids
| 500 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 2.11 | 2 ⅛ cups |
Baking extras
| 500 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 5.95 | 5 ⅞ cups |
| Chocolate chips | 2.94 | 2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp |
| Peanut butter | 1.85 | 1 ⅞ cups |
| Chopped walnuts | 4.42 | 4 ⅜ cups |
| Raisins | 3.36 | 3 ⅓ cups |
| Shredded coconut | 5.88 | 5 ⅞ cups |
| Dry breadcrumbs | 4.46 | 4 ½ cups |
Spoon-measured
| 500 g of | Cups | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| Table salt | 1.74 | 1 ¾ cups |
| Baking soda | 1.74 | 1 ¾ cups |
| Baking powder | 2.6 | 2 ⅝ cups |
| Instant yeast | 3.33 | 3 ⅓ 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 500 grams of flour?
500 g of all-purpose flour is 4.17 US cups — about 4 ⅛ cups (spooned and levelled, 120 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of sugar?
500 g of granulated sugar is 2.53 cups — about 2 ½ cups.
How many cups is 500 grams of butter?
500 g of butter is 2.2 cups, 35.3 tablespoons or 4.41 US sticks.
How many cups is 500 ml or 500 g of water?
500 g of water is 500 ml, which is 2.11 US cups (2 metric cups).