Cups to Grams Calculator
Convert cups to grams and grams back to cups for recipe ingredients using US cup, FDA cup and metric cup sizes.
US customary measuring cup, equal to 8 US fluid ounces.
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 1/3 cup | 1/4 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌾All-purpose flour | 121 g | 60.3 g | 40.2 g | 30.2 g |
| 🌾Whole wheat flour | 114 g | 56.8 g | 37.9 g | 28.4 g |
| 🍬Granulated sugar | 201 g | 101 g | 67 g | 50.3 g |
| 🟫Brown sugar | 220 g | 110 g | 73.3 g | 55 g |
| ❄️Powdered sugar | 118 g | 59.1 g | 39.4 g | 29.6 g |
| 🧂Table salt | 284 g | 142 g | 94.6 g | 71 g |
| 🍚Uncooked white rice | 189 g | 94.6 g | 63.1 g | 47.3 g |
| 🟫Buckwheat groats | 175 g | 87.5 g | 58.4 g | 43.8 g |
| 🥣Rolled oats | 80.4 g | 40.2 g | 26.8 g | 20.1 g |
| 🌾Semolina | 170 g | 85.2 g | 56.8 g | 42.6 g |
| 🍫Cocoa powder | 99.4 g | 49.7 g | 33.1 g | 24.8 g |
| 🥔Cornstarch | 154 g | 76.9 g | 51.3 g | 38.4 g |
| 🥛Milk | 244 g | 122 g | 81.2 g | 60.9 g |
| 💧Water | 237 g | 118 g | 78.9 g | 59.1 g |
| 🍯Honey | 336 g | 168 g | 112 g | 84 g |
| 🛢️Vegetable oil | 218 g | 109 g | 72.6 g | 54.4 g |
| 🧈Melted butter | 215 g | 108 g | 71.8 g | 53.8 g |
| 🥄Sour cream | 237 g | 118 g | 78.9 g | 59.1 g |
| 🥫Sweetened condensed milk | 308 g | 154 g | 103 g | 76.9 g |
| 🍞Breadcrumbs | 94.6 g | 47.3 g | 31.5 g | 23.7 g |
Convert cups to grams
Cups to grams conversion depends on both cup size and ingredient density. A US cup of water weighs about 237 g, while a US cup of flour is much lighter.
grams - ingredient weight, cups - recipe volume, Vcup - selected cup size in milliliters, rho - ingredient density.
| Cup standard | Volume | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| US cup | 236.588 ml | Most US recipes and US measuring cups |
| FDA cup | 240 ml | US nutrition labeling and rounded household measures |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | Australia, New Zealand and many metric recipes |
Why tables disagree
Ingredient charts can differ because flour may be spooned, scooped, sifted or packed. Brown sugar is often packed, while powdered sugar and cocoa can be very airy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources and References
- Ingredient Weight ChartKing Arthur Baking
- Grams to Cups ConverterCups to Grams
- Cups to Grams ConverterThe Calculator Site
- Metric Kitchen: Cooking Measurement EquivalenciesNIST
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