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140 Grams to Cups

Direct Kitchen Answer

140 grams is about 1⅛ cups of all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup of granulated sugar, or ⅝ cup of butter.

For practical kitchen measuring, 140 grams of granulated sugar is about ⅔ cup (11 tablespoons).

Why volume varies: Because grams measure weight while cups measure volume, the same 140 grams can take up different amounts of space depending on the ingredient.

Quick Conversion: 140g in Top Baking Staples

At-a-glance volume equivalents for 140 grams in US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons Grams / Cup
All-Purpose Flour 140g 1 1/8 (1.12 cups) 17.9 tbsp 53.8 tsp 125g/cup
Granulated White Sugar 140g 2/3 (0.70 cups) 11.2 tbsp 33.6 tsp 200g/cup
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) 140g 5/8 (0.62 cups) 9.9 tbsp 29.6 tsp 227g/cup
Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.2 tbsp 30.5 tsp 220g/cup
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) 140g 1 3/4 (1.75 cups) 28.0 tbsp 84.0 tsp 80g/cup
Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) 140g 1 2/3 (1.65 cups) 26.4 tbsp 79.1 tsp 85g/cup
Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 245g/cup
Honey (Pure Liquid) 140g 3/8 (0.41 cups) 6.6 tbsp 19.8 tsp 340g/cup

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Condition: Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled) • The USDA standard defines 1 cup of all-purpose flour as 125g. Published baking standards vary: King Arthur Baking specifies 120g/cup for their recipes, while direct scooping ("dip and sweep") compacts flour up to 140g–150g per cup.
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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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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
1 1/8 cups (1.12)

Kitchen measure: 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 3 tsp (17.9 tbsp)

140 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 1 1/8 cups (US Customary Cup).

17.9 Tablespoons
53.8 Teaspoons
265.0 mL Volume (mL)
4.94 oz Ounces (Weight)
Recipe Applications

Common Use Cases for 140 Grams

  • Exactly 5 dry ounces (141.7g) of flour or dry goods
  • 1 standard cup of stone-ground whole wheat flour or rye flour
  • Standard dry pasta portion for 2 light dinner servings
Kitchen Practice

Measuring 140g Without a Scale

140g is 1⅛ cups of all-purpose flour, or ⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Technique Rule:

Key benchmark for heavier, whole-grain flours containing dense bran and germ particles.

140g to Cups Master Directory for Common Ingredients

Browse or live-filter 140 grams across flours, sugars, culinary fats, dairy, grains, and baking essentials. Click any ingredient for dedicated guides.

80 items
Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons Grams / Cup
Flours & Starches (8)
All-Purpose Flour 140g 1 1/8 (1.12 cups) 17.9 tbsp 53.8 tsp 125g/cup
Bread Flour (High Protein) 140g 1 1/8 (1.10 cups) 17.6 tbsp 52.9 tsp 127g/cup
Cake Flour 140g 1 1/4 (1.23 cups) 19.6 tbsp 58.9 tsp 114g/cup
Whole Wheat Flour 140g 1 1/6 (1.17 cups) 18.7 tbsp 56.0 tsp 120g/cup
Oat Flour 140g 1 1/2 (1.52 cups) 24.3 tbsp 73.0 tsp 92g/cup
Almond Flour (Blanched) 140g 1 1/2 (1.46 cups) 23.3 tbsp 70.0 tsp 96g/cup
Coconut Flour 140g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 112g/cup
Tapioca Flour / Tapioca Starch 140g 1 1/6 (1.17 cups) 18.7 tbsp 56.0 tsp 120g/cup
Sugars & Sweeteners (8)
Granulated White Sugar 140g 2/3 (0.70 cups) 11.2 tbsp 33.6 tsp 200g/cup
Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.2 tbsp 30.5 tsp 220g/cup
Dark Brown Sugar 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.2 tbsp 30.5 tsp 220g/cup
Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) 140g 1 1/6 (1.17 cups) 18.7 tbsp 56.0 tsp 120g/cup
Honey (Pure Liquid) 140g 3/8 (0.41 cups) 6.6 tbsp 19.8 tsp 340g/cup
Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A) 140g 0.45 (0.45 cups) 7.2 tbsp 21.5 tsp 312g/cup
Molasses (Dark / Unsulphured) 140g 0.43 (0.43 cups) 6.8 tbsp 20.5 tsp 328g/cup
Corn Syrup (Light with Vanilla) 140g 0.43 (0.43 cups) 6.8 tbsp 20.5 tsp 328g/cup
Butter, Oils & Fats (8)
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) 140g 5/8 (0.62 cups) 9.9 tbsp 29.6 tsp 227g/cup
Salted Butter 140g 5/8 (0.62 cups) 9.9 tbsp 29.6 tsp 227g/cup
Ghee (Clarified Butter) 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.2 tbsp 30.5 tsp 220g/cup
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 140g 2/3 (0.65 cups) 10.4 tbsp 31.1 tsp 216g/cup
Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil) 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.3 tbsp 30.8 tsp 218g/cup
Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil) 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.3 tbsp 30.8 tsp 218g/cup
Coconut Oil (Solid Virgin / Refined) 140g 2/3 (0.65 cups) 10.4 tbsp 31.1 tsp 216g/cup
Avocado Oil (Pure / Refined) 140g 2/3 (0.65 cups) 10.4 tbsp 31.1 tsp 216g/cup
Dairy & Plant Milks (8)
Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 245g/cup
2% Reduced-Fat Milk 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 245g/cup
Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream 140g 5/8 (0.59 cups) 9.4 tbsp 28.2 tsp 238g/cup
Half-and-Half (Equal Parts Milk & Cream) 140g 0.58 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 27.8 tsp 242g/cup
Buttermilk (Cultured Lowfat) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 245g/cup
Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) 140g 5/8 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 28.0 tsp 240g/cup
Plain Yogurt (Whole Milk) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 245g/cup
Greek Yogurt (Whole Milk / Strained) 140g 1/2 (0.49 cups) 7.9 tbsp 23.6 tsp 285g/cup
Dry Goods & Baking Essentials (8)
Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) 140g 1 2/3 (1.65 cups) 26.4 tbsp 79.1 tsp 85g/cup
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder (Alkalized) 140g 1 2/3 (1.65 cups) 26.4 tbsp 79.1 tsp 85g/cup
Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) 140g 0.82 (0.82 cups) 13.2 tbsp 39.5 tsp 170g/cup
Dark Chocolate Chips (60%–70% Cacao) 140g 0.82 (0.82 cups) 13.2 tbsp 39.5 tsp 170g/cup
White Chocolate Chips 140g 0.82 (0.82 cups) 13.2 tbsp 39.5 tsp 170g/cup
Chocolate Chunks (Baking) 140g 7/8 (0.88 cups) 14.0 tbsp 42.0 tsp 160g/cup
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) 140g 1 3/4 (1.75 cups) 28.0 tbsp 84.0 tsp 80g/cup
Quick-Cooking Oats 140g 1 3/4 (1.75 cups) 28.0 tbsp 84.0 tsp 80g/cup
Grains, Rice & Pasta (8)
White Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) 140g 3/4 (0.76 cups) 12.1 tbsp 36.3 tsp 185g/cup
Basmati Rice (White Uncooked) 140g 3/4 (0.74 cups) 11.8 tbsp 35.4 tsp 190g/cup
Jasmine Rice (Thai Fragrant White Uncooked) 140g 3/4 (0.76 cups) 12.1 tbsp 36.3 tsp 185g/cup
Brown Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) 140g 3/4 (0.74 cups) 11.8 tbsp 35.4 tsp 190g/cup
Sushi Rice (Short Grain White Uncooked) 140g 2/3 (0.70 cups) 11.2 tbsp 33.6 tsp 200g/cup
Arborio Rice (Italian Risotto Uncooked) 140g 2/3 (0.70 cups) 11.2 tbsp 33.6 tsp 200g/cup
Wild Rice (Raw Dry) 140g 7/8 (0.88 cups) 14.0 tbsp 42.0 tsp 160g/cup
Quinoa (Raw Uncooked / White, Red, Black) 140g 0.82 (0.82 cups) 13.2 tbsp 39.5 tsp 170g/cup
Nuts & Seeds (8)
Almonds (Whole Raw) 140g 1 (0.98 cups) 15.7 tbsp 47.0 tsp 143g/cup
Almonds (Sliced / Flaked Blanched) 140g 1 2/3 (1.65 cups) 26.4 tbsp 79.1 tsp 85g/cup
Walnuts (Shelled Halves & Large Pieces) 140g 1 3/8 (1.40 cups) 22.4 tbsp 67.2 tsp 100g/cup
Walnuts (Finely Chopped) 140g 1 1/4 (1.22 cups) 19.5 tbsp 58.4 tsp 115g/cup
Pecans (Shelled Halves) 140g 1 3/8 (1.40 cups) 22.4 tbsp 67.2 tsp 100g/cup
Pecans (Chopped) 140g 1 1/4 (1.27 cups) 20.4 tbsp 61.1 tsp 110g/cup
Cashews (Raw Whole) 140g 1.08 (1.08 cups) 17.2 tbsp 51.7 tsp 130g/cup
Pistachios (Raw Shelled Kernels) 140g 1 1/6 (1.17 cups) 18.7 tbsp 56.0 tsp 120g/cup
Liquids & Beverages (8)
Water (Pure) 140g 5/8 (0.59 cups) 9.5 tbsp 28.4 tsp 236.6g/cup
Brewed Coffee (Black / Drip) 140g 5/8 (0.59 cups) 9.5 tbsp 28.4 tsp 237g/cup
Apple Cider (Fresh Pressed / Unfiltered) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.1 tbsp 27.3 tsp 246g/cup
Apple Juice (Clarified 100%) 140g 0.56 (0.56 cups) 9.0 tbsp 27.1 tsp 248g/cup
Orange Juice (100% Pure / Fresh or Reconstituted) 140g 0.56 (0.56 cups) 9.0 tbsp 27.1 tsp 248g/cup
Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.2 tbsp 27.5 tsp 244g/cup
Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed) 140g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.2 tbsp 27.5 tsp 244g/cup
Distilled White Vinegar (5% Acidity) 140g 5/8 (0.59 cups) 9.4 tbsp 28.2 tsp 238g/cup
Seasonings & Spices (8)
Table Salt (Fine Iodized / Non-Iodized) 140g 1/2 (0.49 cups) 7.8 tbsp 23.3 tsp 288g/cup
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) 140g 1 (0.97 cups) 15.6 tbsp 46.7 tsp 144g/cup
Kosher Salt (Morton) 140g 5/8 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 28.0 tsp 240g/cup
Sea Salt (Fine) 140g 1/2 (0.49 cups) 7.8 tbsp 23.3 tsp 288g/cup
Sea Salt (Flaky / Maldon) 140g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 112g/cup
Black Pepper (Fine Ground) 140g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 112g/cup
Black Peppercorns (Whole Tellicherry) 140g 1.08 (1.08 cups) 17.2 tbsp 51.7 tsp 130g/cup
Cinnamon (Ground Cassia / Ceylon) 140g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 112g/cup
Nut Butters & Sauces (8)
Mayonnaise 140g 5/8 (0.64 cups) 10.2 tbsp 30.5 tsp 220g/cup
Dijon Mustard 140g 5/8 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 28.0 tsp 240g/cup
Ketchup 140g 5/8 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 28.0 tsp 240g/cup
Soy Sauce 140g 0.55 (0.55 cups) 8.8 tbsp 26.4 tsp 255g/cup
Fish Sauce 140g 1/2 (0.52 cups) 8.3 tbsp 24.9 tsp 270g/cup
Worcestershire Sauce 140g 1/2 (0.52 cups) 8.3 tbsp 24.9 tsp 270g/cup
Sriracha Sauce 140g 0.56 (0.56 cups) 9.0 tbsp 26.9 tsp 250g/cup
Hot Sauce (Cayenne/Vinegar) 140g 5/8 (0.58 cups) 9.3 tbsp 28.0 tsp 240g/cup
Measurement Standards

How We Calculate 140 Grams to Cups

At GramsToCups.site, every conversion is derived from authoritative USDA FoodData Central bulk densities rather than generic approximations. Because cup capacities differ internationally, our converter provides instant support across five major standards: US Customary (236.6 mL), US Legal (240 mL), Metric (250 mL), UK Imperial (284.1 mL), and Japanese (200 mL).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 140 grams of flour?

140 grams of all-purpose flour equals approximately 1 1/8 cups (1.12 cups) when fluffed, spooned into the cup, and leveled.

How many cups is 140 grams of sugar?

140 grams of granulated white sugar equals approximately 2/3 cups (0.70 cups), or 11.2 tablespoons.

How many cups is 140 grams of butter?

140 grams of butter equals approximately 5/8 cups (0.62 cups), which is 1.23 standard US butter sticks or 9.9 tablespoons.

How do I measure 140 grams without a kitchen scale?

140g is 1⅛ cups of all-purpose flour, or ⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Why does 140 grams produce different cup volumes for different ingredients?

Cups measure volume (3D physical space) while grams measure mass (weight). Because granulated sugar (200g/cup) is significantly denser than all-purpose flour (125g/cup), 140 grams of sugar occupies far less cup volume than 140 grams of flour.