How Many Grams in 1 Cup of Flour?
1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams spooned and leveled (USDA FDC ID 168936). See bread, cake, and almond flour.
Direct Answer:
1 US Cup of All-Purpose Flour = 125 grams (4.41 oz)
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces.
Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Weight equivalent: 125.0g (4.41 oz)
1 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 1 cups (US Customary Cup).
16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
236.6 mL Volume (mL)
4.41 oz Ounces (Weight)
1 Cup of Flour Across International Cup Standards
Compare the weight of 1 cup across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.
| Ingredient | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) | 125g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 127g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 132g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 150g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Japanese Cup (200 mL) | 106g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
Measurement & Technique Guide for All-Purpose Flour
The standard wheat flour used in most home baking and cooking recipes. Scooping directly compresses the flour, packing up to 140g–150g per cup.
Chef's Culinary Tip:
Always fluff your flour with a fork or whisk, spoon it gently into your measuring cup until mounded, and sweep a flat edge across the rim.