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Weight Conversion Reviewed

30 Grams to Cups

Direct Kitchen Answer

30 grams is about ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, ⅛ cup of granulated sugar, or ⅛ cup of butter.

For practical kitchen measuring, 30 grams of all-purpose flour is about 3⅞ tablespoons.

Why volume varies: Because grams measure weight while cups measure volume, the same 30 grams can take up different amounts of space depending on the ingredient.

Quick Conversion: 30g in Top Baking Staples

At-a-glance volume equivalents for 30 grams in US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons Grams / Cup
All-Purpose Flour 30g 1/4 (0.24 cups) 3.8 tbsp 11.5 tsp 125g/cup
Granulated White Sugar 30g 1/6 (0.15 cups) 2.4 tbsp 7.2 tsp 200g/cup
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.1 tbsp 6.3 tsp 227g/cup
Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.5 tsp 220g/cup
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) 30g 3/8 (0.38 cups) 6.0 tbsp 18.0 tsp 80g/cup
Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) 30g 1/3 (0.35 cups) 5.6 tbsp 16.9 tsp 85g/cup
Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 245g/cup
Honey (Pure Liquid) 30g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.4 tbsp 4.2 tsp 340g/cup

Kitchen Measurement Converter

Live Calculation

Convert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.

Quick:
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.
Quick:
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)
1/4 cups (0.24)

Kitchen measure: 3 tbsp + 2.5 tsp (3.8 tbsp)

30 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 1/4 cups (US Customary Cup).

3.8 Tablespoons
11.5 Teaspoons
56.8 mL Volume (mL)
1.06 oz Ounces (Weight)
Recipe Applications

Common Use Cases for 30 Grams

  • European envelope package size for dry active yeast or vanilla sugar blends
  • 2 tablespoons of dense liquid sweeteners like raw honey, maple syrup, or molasses
  • Cornstarch or arrowroot slurry base for thickening 2 cups of fruit pie filling
Kitchen Practice

Measuring 30g Without a Scale

30g is almost exactly 2 level tablespoons of granulated sugar, or ¼ cup of loose rolled oats.

Technique Rule:

Standard weight for 1 fluid ounce of water/liquids (29.57 mL) and typical small thickening bases.

30g to Cups Master Directory for Common Ingredients

Browse or live-filter 30 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 30g 1/4 (0.24 cups) 3.8 tbsp 11.5 tsp 125g/cup
Bread Flour (High Protein) 30g 1/4 (0.24 cups) 3.8 tbsp 11.3 tsp 127g/cup
Cake Flour 30g 1/4 (0.26 cups) 4.2 tbsp 12.6 tsp 114g/cup
Whole Wheat Flour 30g 1/4 (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp 120g/cup
Oat Flour 30g 1/3 (0.33 cups) 5.2 tbsp 15.7 tsp 92g/cup
Almond Flour (Blanched) 30g 1/3 (0.31 cups) 5.0 tbsp 15.0 tsp 96g/cup
Coconut Flour 30g 1/4 (0.27 cups) 4.3 tbsp 12.9 tsp 112g/cup
Tapioca Flour / Tapioca Starch 30g 1/4 (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp 120g/cup
Sugars & Sweeteners (8)
Granulated White Sugar 30g 1/6 (0.15 cups) 2.4 tbsp 7.2 tsp 200g/cup
Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.5 tsp 220g/cup
Dark Brown Sugar 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.5 tsp 220g/cup
Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) 30g 1/4 (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp 120g/cup
Honey (Pure Liquid) 30g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.4 tbsp 4.2 tsp 340g/cup
Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A) 30g 1/8 (0.10 cups) 1.5 tbsp 4.6 tsp 312g/cup
Molasses (Dark / Unsulphured) 30g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.5 tbsp 4.4 tsp 328g/cup
Corn Syrup (Light with Vanilla) 30g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.5 tbsp 4.4 tsp 328g/cup
Butter, Oils & Fats (8)
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.1 tbsp 6.3 tsp 227g/cup
Salted Butter 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.1 tbsp 6.3 tsp 227g/cup
Ghee (Clarified Butter) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.5 tsp 220g/cup
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.7 tsp 216g/cup
Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.6 tsp 218g/cup
Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.6 tsp 218g/cup
Coconut Oil (Solid Virgin / Refined) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.7 tsp 216g/cup
Avocado Oil (Pure / Refined) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.7 tsp 216g/cup
Dairy & Plant Milks (8)
Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 245g/cup
2% Reduced-Fat Milk 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 245g/cup
Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.1 tsp 238g/cup
Half-and-Half (Equal Parts Milk & Cream) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp 242g/cup
Buttermilk (Cultured Lowfat) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 245g/cup
Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp 240g/cup
Plain Yogurt (Whole Milk) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 245g/cup
Greek Yogurt (Whole Milk / Strained) 30g 1/8 (0.11 cups) 1.7 tbsp 5.1 tsp 285g/cup
Dry Goods & Baking Essentials (8)
Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) 30g 1/3 (0.35 cups) 5.6 tbsp 16.9 tsp 85g/cup
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder (Alkalized) 30g 1/3 (0.35 cups) 5.6 tbsp 16.9 tsp 85g/cup
Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) 30g 1/6 (0.18 cups) 2.8 tbsp 8.5 tsp 170g/cup
Dark Chocolate Chips (60%–70% Cacao) 30g 1/6 (0.18 cups) 2.8 tbsp 8.5 tsp 170g/cup
White Chocolate Chips 30g 1/6 (0.18 cups) 2.8 tbsp 8.5 tsp 170g/cup
Chocolate Chunks (Baking) 30g 1/6 (0.19 cups) 3.0 tbsp 9.0 tsp 160g/cup
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) 30g 3/8 (0.38 cups) 6.0 tbsp 18.0 tsp 80g/cup
Quick-Cooking Oats 30g 3/8 (0.38 cups) 6.0 tbsp 18.0 tsp 80g/cup
Grains, Rice & Pasta (8)
White Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) 30g 1/6 (0.16 cups) 2.6 tbsp 7.8 tsp 185g/cup
Basmati Rice (White Uncooked) 30g 1/6 (0.16 cups) 2.5 tbsp 7.6 tsp 190g/cup
Jasmine Rice (Thai Fragrant White Uncooked) 30g 1/6 (0.16 cups) 2.6 tbsp 7.8 tsp 185g/cup
Brown Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) 30g 1/6 (0.16 cups) 2.5 tbsp 7.6 tsp 190g/cup
Sushi Rice (Short Grain White Uncooked) 30g 1/6 (0.15 cups) 2.4 tbsp 7.2 tsp 200g/cup
Arborio Rice (Italian Risotto Uncooked) 30g 1/6 (0.15 cups) 2.4 tbsp 7.2 tsp 200g/cup
Wild Rice (Raw Dry) 30g 1/6 (0.19 cups) 3.0 tbsp 9.0 tsp 160g/cup
Quinoa (Raw Uncooked / White, Red, Black) 30g 1/6 (0.18 cups) 2.8 tbsp 8.5 tsp 170g/cup
Nuts & Seeds (8)
Almonds (Whole Raw) 30g 1/4 (0.21 cups) 3.4 tbsp 10.1 tsp 143g/cup
Almonds (Sliced / Flaked Blanched) 30g 1/3 (0.35 cups) 5.6 tbsp 16.9 tsp 85g/cup
Walnuts (Shelled Halves & Large Pieces) 30g 1/3 (0.30 cups) 4.8 tbsp 14.4 tsp 100g/cup
Walnuts (Finely Chopped) 30g 1/4 (0.26 cups) 4.2 tbsp 12.5 tsp 115g/cup
Pecans (Shelled Halves) 30g 1/3 (0.30 cups) 4.8 tbsp 14.4 tsp 100g/cup
Pecans (Chopped) 30g 1/4 (0.27 cups) 4.4 tbsp 13.1 tsp 110g/cup
Cashews (Raw Whole) 30g 1/4 (0.23 cups) 3.7 tbsp 11.1 tsp 130g/cup
Pistachios (Raw Shelled Kernels) 30g 1/4 (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp 120g/cup
Liquids & Beverages (8)
Water (Pure) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.1 tsp 236.6g/cup
Brewed Coffee (Black / Drip) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.1 tsp 237g/cup
Apple Cider (Fresh Pressed / Unfiltered) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 246g/cup
Apple Juice (Clarified 100%) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 1.9 tbsp 5.8 tsp 248g/cup
Orange Juice (100% Pure / Fresh or Reconstituted) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 1.9 tbsp 5.8 tsp 248g/cup
Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 244g/cup
Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed) 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 2.0 tbsp 5.9 tsp 244g/cup
Distilled White Vinegar (5% Acidity) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.1 tsp 238g/cup
Seasonings & Spices (8)
Table Salt (Fine Iodized / Non-Iodized) 30g 1/8 (0.10 cups) 1.7 tbsp 5.0 tsp 288g/cup
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) 30g 1/6 (0.21 cups) 3.3 tbsp 10.0 tsp 144g/cup
Kosher Salt (Morton) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp 240g/cup
Sea Salt (Fine) 30g 1/8 (0.10 cups) 1.7 tbsp 5.0 tsp 288g/cup
Sea Salt (Flaky / Maldon) 30g 1/4 (0.27 cups) 4.3 tbsp 12.9 tsp 112g/cup
Black Pepper (Fine Ground) 30g 1/4 (0.27 cups) 4.3 tbsp 12.9 tsp 112g/cup
Black Peppercorns (Whole Tellicherry) 30g 1/4 (0.23 cups) 3.7 tbsp 11.1 tsp 130g/cup
Cinnamon (Ground Cassia / Ceylon) 30g 1/4 (0.27 cups) 4.3 tbsp 12.9 tsp 112g/cup
Nut Butters & Sauces (8)
Mayonnaise 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.2 tbsp 6.5 tsp 220g/cup
Dijon Mustard 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp 240g/cup
Ketchup 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp 240g/cup
Soy Sauce 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 1.9 tbsp 5.6 tsp 255g/cup
Fish Sauce 30g 1/8 (0.11 cups) 1.8 tbsp 5.3 tsp 270g/cup
Worcestershire Sauce 30g 1/8 (0.11 cups) 1.8 tbsp 5.3 tsp 270g/cup
Sriracha Sauce 30g 1/8 (0.12 cups) 1.9 tbsp 5.8 tsp 250g/cup
Hot Sauce (Cayenne/Vinegar) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp 240g/cup
Measurement Standards

How We Calculate 30 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 30 grams of flour?

30 grams of all-purpose flour equals approximately 1/4 cups (0.24 cups) when fluffed, spooned into the cup, and leveled.

How many cups is 30 grams of sugar?

30 grams of granulated white sugar equals approximately 1/6 cups (0.15 cups), or 2.4 tablespoons.

How many cups is 30 grams of butter?

30 grams of butter equals approximately 1/8 cups (0.13 cups), which is 0.26 standard US butter sticks or 2.1 tablespoons.

How do I measure 30 grams without a kitchen scale?

30g is almost exactly 2 level tablespoons of granulated sugar, or ¼ cup of loose rolled oats.

Why does 30 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), 30 grams of sugar occupies far less cup volume than 30 grams of flour.