How Many Grams in 1 Cup of Milk?
1 cup of whole cow’s milk weighs 245 grams (240 mL).
Direct Answer:
1 US Cup of Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) = 245 grams (8.64 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: 245.0g (8.64 oz)
1 grams of Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) equals approximately 1 cups (US Customary Cup).
16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
236.6 mL Volume (mL)
8.64 oz Ounces (Weight)
1 Cup of Milk 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) | 245g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 249g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 259g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 294g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Japanese Cup (200 mL) | 207g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
Measurement & Technique Guide for Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat)
Fresh cow’s milk standardized to 3.25% milkfat with 8.25% solids-not-fat. Slightly denser than pure water due to dissolved lactose and proteins.
Chef's Culinary Tip:
In bread doughs, scald milk (heat to 180°F / 82°C and cool) to denature whey proteins that can weaken gluten development.