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Convert cups to grams for common cooking and baking ingredients. Because cups measure spatial volume while grams measure mass, the weight of one cup depends entirely on the ingredient's density and your regional cup standard.

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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces.

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Measured: Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled)
CONVERSION RESULT US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
1 cup All-Purpose Flour ≈ 125 grams
Tablespoons 16 tbsp
Teaspoons 48 tsp
Weight (Ounces) 4.41 oz
Liquid Volume 236.6 mL
Culinary Physics

How Many Grams Are in a Cup?

There is no single number of grams in a cup because cups measure volume (the 3D capacity an ingredient occupies) while grams measure weight (physical mass). A cup filled with airy, fluffed powder holds significantly fewer grams than the same cup filled with dense crystals, solid fats, or heavy syrups.

All-Purpose Flour 125g Spooned and leveled; aerated wheat
Granulated Sugar 200g Pure sucrose crystals; tightly packed
Butter 227g Solid dairy fat (exactly 2 US sticks)
Brown Sugar 220g Firmly packed with molasses moisture
Powdered Sugar 120g Confectioners sugar; finely milled
Rolled Oats 90g Dry rolled oat flakes with air pockets
Whole Milk 245g Slightly denser than water (1.03 g/mL)
Pure Honey 340g Viscous liquid syrup (1.42 g/mL)
Why Measurement Technique Changes the Weight:

How you fill your measuring cup fundamentally alters the result. Dipping a dry measuring cup straight into a flour container compresses the granules, jamming up to 150–160 grams into a single cup (+28% more than recipe intent). Professional bakers spoon flour gently into the cup and sweep the excess level with a knife to achieve the calibrated 125 grams standard.

Cups to Grams Chart for Common Ingredients

The exact weight of one cup depends on the ingredient. Use this chart to compare common cooking and baking ingredients by cup weight across standard portion fractions:

260 Staples Listed
Ingredient 1 Cup ½ Cup ¼ Cup Tablespoons Teaspoons Grams / Cup
All-Purpose Flour Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled) 125g 63g 31g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 125g
Bread Flour (High Protein) Spooned and leveled 127g 64g 32g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 127g
Cake Flour Spooned and leveled (unsifted) 114g 57g 29g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 114g
Whole Wheat Flour Spooned and leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Oat Flour Spooned and leveled 92g 46g 23g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 92g
Almond Flour (Blanched) Gently stirred, spooned, and leveled (not packed) 96g 48g 24g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 96g
Coconut Flour Spooned and leveled 112g 56g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 112g
Tapioca Flour / Tapioca Starch Spooned and leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Cornstarch (Corn Flour UK) Spooned and leveled 128g 64g 32g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 128g
White Rice Flour Spooned and leveled 158g 79g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 158g
Semolina Flour (Durum Wheat) Spooned and leveled 167g 84g 42g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 167g
Masa Harina (Nixtamalized Corn Flour) Spooned and leveled 114g 57g 29g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 114g
Cornmeal (Fine / Medium Grind) Spooned and leveled 138g 69g 35g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 138g
Chickpea Flour (Besan / Gram Flour) Spooned and leveled 92g 46g 23g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 92g
Buckwheat Flour (Whole Grain) Spooned and leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Sourdough Starter (100% Hydration) Stirred down / active liquid levain 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Granulated White Sugar Poured or scooped and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) Firmly packed (compressed until holding cup shape when inverted) 220g 110g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 220g
Dark Brown Sugar Firmly packed 220g 110g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 220g
Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) Spooned and leveled (unsifted) 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Honey (Pure Liquid) Poured liquid at room temperature (70°F / 21°C) 340g 170g 85g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 340g
Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A) Poured liquid at room temperature 312g 156g 78g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 312g
Molasses (Dark / Unsulphured) Poured viscous liquid at room temperature 328g 164g 82g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 328g
Corn Syrup (Light with Vanilla) Poured liquid at room temperature 328g 164g 82g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 328g
Agave Nectar (Light / Amber) Poured liquid at room temperature 336g 168g 84g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 336g
Coconut Sugar (Palm Sugar Granules) Poured or scooped and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Turbinado Sugar (Sugar in the Raw) Poured or scooped and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Golden Syrup (Lyle’s / Cane Treacle) Poured liquid at room temperature 340g 170g 85g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 340g
Superfine Sugar (Caster Sugar UK) Poured and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Monk Fruit Sweetener (1:1 Baking Blend) Poured and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Erythritol (Granulated) Poured and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Allulose (Granulated Rare Sugar) Poured and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C) 227g 114g 57g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 227g
Salted Butter Solid stick form at cool room temperature 227g 114g 57g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 227g
Ghee (Clarified Butter) Liquid warm or soft room-temperature paste 220g 110g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 220g
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C) 216g 108g 54g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 216g
Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil) Liquid at room temperature 218g 109g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 218g
Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil) Liquid at room temperature 218g 109g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 218g
Coconut Oil (Solid Virgin / Refined) Solid form packed below melting point (under 76°F / 24°C) 216g 108g 54g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 216g
Avocado Oil (Pure / Refined) Liquid at room temperature 216g 108g 54g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 216g
Sesame Oil (Toasted / Dark) Liquid at room temperature 218g 109g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 218g
Peanut Oil (Groundnut Oil) Liquid at room temperature 216g 108g 54g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 216g
Vegetable Shortening (Solid / Crisco) Solid packed into cup and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Lard (Pure Rendered Pork Fat) Solid room-temperature fat packed and leveled 205g 103g 51g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 205g
Duck Fat (Rendered) Soft solid or melted liquid 205g 103g 51g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 205g
Beef Tallow (Rendered Suet) Solid room-temperature fat packed and leveled 205g 103g 51g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 205g
Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) Liquid chilled (38°F–40°F / 3°C–4°C) 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
2% Reduced-Fat Milk Liquid chilled 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream Liquid chilled (36% to 40% milkfat) 238g 119g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 238g
Half-and-Half (Equal Parts Milk & Cream) Liquid chilled (10.5% to 18% milkfat) 242g 121g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 242g
Buttermilk (Cultured Lowfat) Liquid chilled and shaken 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) Scooped and leveled from container 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Plain Yogurt (Whole Milk) Stirred, poured or scooped and leveled 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Greek Yogurt (Whole Milk / Strained) Dense strained curd packed and leveled 285g 143g 71g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 285g
Greek Yogurt (Nonfat 0%) Dense strained curd scooped and leveled 285g 143g 71g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 285g
Evaporated Milk (Canned) Poured liquid from can at room temperature 252g 126g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 252g
Sweetened Condensed Milk (Canned) Thick syrup poured from can at room temperature 306g 153g 77g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 306g
Mascarpone (Italian Cream Cheese) Solid chilled paste scooped and leveled 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Ricotta Cheese (Whole Milk) Scooped and leveled from container 250g 125g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 250g
Cottage Cheese (Small Curd 4% Milkfat) Scooped and leveled 226g 113g 57g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 226g
Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight 232g 116g 58g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 232g
Almond Milk (Unsweetened Commercial) Liquid chilled and shaken 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Soy Milk (Plain / Unsweetened) Liquid chilled and shaken 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Oat Milk (Barista / Plain) Liquid chilled and shaken 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) Spooned and leveled (unsifted) 85g 43g 21g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 85g
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder (Alkalized) Spooned and leveled 85g 43g 21g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 85g
Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) Poured into cup and leveled 170g 85g 43g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 170g
Dark Chocolate Chips (60%–70% Cacao) Poured into cup and leveled 170g 85g 43g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 170g
White Chocolate Chips Poured into cup and leveled 170g 85g 43g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 170g
Chocolate Chunks (Baking) Poured and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) Gently scooped and leveled (not packed) 80g 40g 20g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 80g
Quick-Cooking Oats Gently scooped and leveled 80g 40g 20g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 80g
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish / Scottish Oats) Poured and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Baking Powder (Double Acting) Leveled with flat edge of a knife 216g 108g 54g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 216g
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) Leveled with flat edge of a knife 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Active Dry Yeast Granules poured and leveled 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Instant Yeast (RapidRise / Bread Machine) Fine granules poured and leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Nutritional Yeast (Nooch Flakes) Flakes gently scooped and leveled 45g 23g 11g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 45g
Breadcrumbs (Plain Dry / Fine) Poured into cup and leveled 112g 56g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 112g
Panko Breadcrumbs (Japanese Flaky) Gently scooped and leveled 50g 25g 13g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 50g
Gelatin Powder (Unflavored) Granules poured and leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Xanthan Gum Powder leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Milk Powder (Nonfat Dry / Skim) Spooned and leveled 68g 34g 17g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 68g
Espresso Powder (Instant Baking) Granules leveled 96g 48g 24g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 96g
Shredded Coconut (Sweetened Flaked) Gently scooped and leveled (not packed) 85g 43g 21g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 85g
Water (Pure) Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C) 237g 118g 59g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 236.6g
Brewed Coffee (Black / Drip) Liquid warm or chilled 237g 119g 59g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 237g
Apple Cider (Fresh Pressed / Unfiltered) Liquid shaken with natural sediment 246g 123g 62g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 246g
Apple Juice (Clarified 100%) Liquid chilled 248g 124g 62g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 248g
Orange Juice (100% Pure / Fresh or Reconstituted) Liquid chilled 248g 124g 62g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 248g
Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed) Liquid freshly strained 244g 122g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 244g
Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed) Liquid freshly squeezed 244g 122g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 244g
Distilled White Vinegar (5% Acidity) Liquid at room temperature 238g 119g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 238g
Apple Cider Vinegar (5% Acidity) Liquid at room temperature (with or without mother) 239g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 239g
Red Wine Vinegar (6% Acidity) Liquid at room temperature 239g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 239g
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Poured liquid / light syrup at room temperature 260g 130g 65g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 260g
Rice Vinegar (Unseasoned) Liquid at room temperature 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Coconut Milk (Canned Full Fat) Well-shaken or stirred emulsion from can 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Coconut Cream (Canned Pure / Unsweetened) Thick paste / cream scooped from can 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Chicken Broth / Chicken Stock Liquid at room temperature 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Beef Broth / Beef Stock Liquid at room temperature 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Vegetable Broth / Stock Liquid at room temperature 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Beer (Regular Lager / Ale) Liquid poured and defoamed 236g 118g 59g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 236g
Red Wine (Table / Cooking) Liquid at room temperature 235g 118g 59g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 235g
White Wine (Dry Table / Sauvignon Blanc) Liquid at room temperature 236g 118g 59g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 236g
Almonds (Whole Raw) Whole raw shelled nuts poured and leveled 143g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 143g
Almonds (Sliced / Flaked Blanched) Delicate slices gently scooped and leveled 85g 43g 21g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 85g
Walnuts (Shelled Halves & Large Pieces) Shelled halves gently poured and leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Walnuts (Finely Chopped) Chopped pieces poured and leveled 115g 58g 29g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 115g
Pecans (Shelled Halves) Whole shelled halves poured and leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Pecans (Chopped) Chopped pieces poured and leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Cashews (Raw Whole) Raw whole nuts poured and leveled 130g 65g 33g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 130g
Pistachios (Raw Shelled Kernels) Shelled whole green kernels poured and leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Hazelnuts / Filberts (Whole Shelled) Whole raw kernels poured and leveled 135g 68g 34g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 135g
Macadamia Nuts (Raw / Roasted Whole) Whole kernels poured and leveled 134g 67g 34g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 134g
Pine Nuts (Pignolias) Raw kernels poured and leveled 135g 68g 34g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 135g
Peanuts (Dry Roasted & Salted) Whole kernels poured and leveled 146g 73g 37g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 146g
Chia Seeds (Black / White) Whole tiny seeds poured and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Flaxseeds (Whole Brown / Golden) Whole seeds poured and leveled 168g 84g 42g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 168g
Flaxseed Meal (Ground Flaxseed) Milled meal spooned and leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Sunflower Seeds (Raw Hulled Kernels) Shelled kernels poured and leveled 140g 70g 35g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 140g
Pumpkin Seeds / Pepitas (Raw Hulled) Hulled green seeds poured and leveled 130g 65g 33g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 130g
Sesame Seeds (Raw White) Tiny seeds poured and leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Sesame Seeds (Black) Unhulled black seeds poured and leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Hemp Hearts (Shelled Hemp Seeds) Soft shelled seeds poured and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Poppy Seeds (Whole Blue / Black) Tiny seeds poured and leveled 145g 73g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 145g
Table Salt (Fine Iodized / Non-Iodized) Fine cubic crystals leveled with a knife 288g 144g 72g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 288g
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) Hollow pyramid flakes leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Kosher Salt (Morton) Dense rolled flakes leveled 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Sea Salt (Fine) Fine crystals leveled 288g 144g 72g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 288g
Sea Salt (Flaky / Maldon) Delicate pyramid flakes gently scooped and leveled 112g 56g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 112g
Black Pepper (Fine Ground) Fine ground powder leveled 112g 56g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 112g
Black Peppercorns (Whole Tellicherry) Whole dried berries poured and leveled 130g 65g 33g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 130g
Cinnamon (Ground Cassia / Ceylon) Powder leveled 112g 56g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 112g
Cumin (Ground / Jeera) Powder leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Paprika (Sweet Hungarian / Spanish) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Paprika (Smoked / Spanish Pimentón) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Chili Powder (American Blend) Powder leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Cayenne Pepper (Ground Red Pepper) Powder leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Garlic Powder (Dehydrated Pure) Fine dehydrated powder leveled 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Onion Powder (Dehydrated Pure) Powder leveled 125g 63g 31g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 125g
Ginger (Ground Dry) Powder leveled 115g 58g 29g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 115g
Nutmeg (Ground Pure) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Cloves (Ground) Fine powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Cardamom (Ground Green) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Turmeric (Ground Yellow) Powder leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Coriander (Ground Seeds) Powder leveled 96g 48g 24g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 96g
Oregano (Dried Mediterranean Leaves) Flaked dried leaves gently scooped and leveled 45g 23g 11g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 45g
Basil (Dried Leaves) Flakes gently scooped and leveled 45g 23g 11g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 45g
Thyme (Dried Whole Leaves) Tiny whole dried leaves leveled 45g 23g 11g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 45g
Rosemary (Dried Whole Needles) Whole dried needles poured and leveled 55g 28g 14g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 55g
Curry Powder (Standard Madras Blend) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Allspice (Ground Jamaican Pimento) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Mustard Powder (Dry Ground Yellow / Colman’s) Powder leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Fennel Seeds (Whole) Whole seeds poured and leveled 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Flakes and seeds poured and leveled 80g 40g 20g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 80g
Cream of Tartar (Potassium Bitartrate) Powder leveled with knife 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Garlic Salt Seasoning blend leveled 250g 125g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 250g
White Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) Raw dry uncooked grains poured and leveled 185g 93g 46g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 185g
Basmati Rice (White Uncooked) Raw dry grains poured and leveled 190g 95g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 190g
Jasmine Rice (Thai Fragrant White Uncooked) Raw dry grains poured and leveled 185g 93g 46g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 185g
Brown Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) Raw dry grains poured and leveled 190g 95g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 190g
Sushi Rice (Short Grain White Uncooked) Raw dry plump grains poured and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Arborio Rice (Italian Risotto Uncooked) Raw dry grains poured and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Wild Rice (Raw Dry) Raw dry elongated seeds poured and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Quinoa (Raw Uncooked / White, Red, Black) Raw dry seeds poured and leveled 170g 85g 43g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 170g
Couscous (Dry Moroccan / Semolina Pellets) Dry fine granules poured and leveled 175g 88g 44g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 175g
Israeli Couscous / Pearl Couscous (Dry) Dry toasted pasta pearls poured and leveled 175g 88g 44g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 175g
Bulgur Wheat (Dry Cracked) Dry cracked grains poured and leveled 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Pearl Barley (Dry) Dry polished grains poured and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Farro (Dry Pearled / Emmer Wheat) Dry whole grains poured and leveled 190g 95g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 190g
Polenta / Corn Grits (Dry Yellow) Dry coarse cornmeal poured and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Elbow Macaroni (Dry) Dry curved tubes poured into cup and leveled 140g 70g 35g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 140g
Penne Rigate (Dry Tube Pasta) Dry diagonal cut tubes poured and leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Spaghetti (Dry Broken / Bundled) Dry strands broken into 1-inch pieces to fit cup 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Fusilli / Rotini (Dry Spiral Pasta) Dry spirals poured and leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Orzo (Dry Rice-Shaped Pasta / Risoni) Dry small pasta grains poured and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Farfalle (Dry Bowtie / Butterfly Pasta) Dry bowtie shapes poured and leveled 90g 45g 23g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 90g
Fettuccine (Dry Ribbon Pasta Broken) Dry ribbons broken into 1-inch pieces to fit cup 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Egg Noodles (Dry Wide / Ribbon) Curled wide ribbons loosely poured and leveled 75g 38g 19g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 75g
White Rice (Cooked / Steamed) Cooked steamed rice gently spooned into cup 175g 88g 44g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 175g
Pasta (Cooked & Drained Macaroni / Penne) Boiled al dente pasta drained and spooned into cup 140g 70g 35g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 140g
Black Beans (Dry Uncooked) Raw dry beans poured and leveled 195g 98g 49g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 195g
Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Cooked or canned beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup 172g 86g 43g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 172g
Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Dry Uncooked) Raw dry beans poured and leveled 200g 100g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 200g
Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Cooked beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup 164g 82g 41g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 164g
Kidney Beans (Dry Red Uncooked) Raw dry beans poured and leveled 185g 93g 46g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 185g
Kidney Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Cooked beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup 177g 89g 44g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 177g
Pinto Beans (Dry Uncooked) Raw dry mottled beans poured and leveled 195g 98g 49g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 195g
Pinto Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Cooked beans drained and spooned into cup 171g 86g 43g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 171g
Cannellini Beans (Dry White Kidney Beans) Raw dry beans poured and leveled 185g 93g 46g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 185g
Cannellini Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) Cooked beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup 175g 88g 44g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 175g
Lentils (Dry Brown / Whole) Raw dry lentils poured and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled Drained) Cooked lentils drained and spooned into cup 198g 99g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 198g
Lentils (Dry French Green / Puy) Raw dry lentils poured and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Lentils (Dry Red Split / Masoor Dal) Raw dry split lentils poured and leveled 192g 96g 48g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 192g
Split Peas (Dry Green) Dry split peas poured and leveled 198g 99g 50g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 198g
Black-Eyed Peas (Dry Cowpeas) Raw dry beans poured and leveled 185g 93g 46g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 185g
Edamame (Shelled Green Soybeans / Frozen) Shelled green beans poured and leveled 155g 78g 39g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 155g
Pumpkin Puree (Canned Pure / Libby’s) Dense canned puree spooned into cup and leveled 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Applesauce (Unsweetened) Pureed sauce spooned and leveled 246g 123g 62g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 246g
Banana (Ripe Mashed) Ripe bananas mashed smooth with a fork and leveled 225g 113g 56g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 225g
Onion (Chopped / Diced 1/4-Inch) Diced raw bulb onion spooned and leveled 160g 80g 40g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 160g
Garlic (Fresh Minced / Cloves) Finely minced fresh cloves leveled 136g 68g 34g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 136g
Ginger (Fresh Minced / Grated) Fresh peeled rhizome grated on microplane or minced 136g 68g 34g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 136g
Carrots (Fresh Shredded / Grated) Grated shreds gently scooped into cup (not packed) 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Celery (Chopped / Diced) Diced ribs poured and leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Bell Pepper (Chopped / Diced) Diced sweet peppers poured and leveled 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Tomatoes (Canned Diced with Juice) Diced tomatoes and juice spooned into cup 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Tomato Paste (Canned Concentrated) Dense paste scooped and leveled 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Tomato Sauce (Canned Plain) Liquid puree poured from can 245g 123g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 245g
Crushed Tomatoes (Canned in Puree) Crushed pulp and puree spooned into cup 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Mashed Potatoes (Prepared with Butter & Milk) Cooked mashed potatoes packed and leveled 210g 105g 53g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 210g
Sweet Potato Puree (Cooked Mashed) Cooked mashed puree spooned and leveled 255g 128g 64g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 255g
Zucchini (Fresh Grated / Shredded) Shredded raw zucchini gently packed and leveled 130g 65g 33g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 130g
Spinach (Raw Baby Leaves Loosely Packed) Fresh raw baby leaves loosely placed in cup 30g 15g 8g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 30g
Kale (Raw Chopped Leaves / Stems Removed) Chopped raw leaves loosely packed 67g 34g 17g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 67g
Mushrooms (Fresh Sliced White / Cremini) Sliced fresh caps poured and leveled 70g 35g 18g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 70g
Blueberries (Fresh Whole) Whole raw berries poured and leveled 148g 74g 37g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 148g
Strawberries (Fresh Sliced) Hulled fresh strawberries sliced and poured into cup 166g 83g 42g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 166g
Raspberries (Fresh Whole) Whole delicate berries gently poured and leveled 123g 62g 31g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 123g
Blackberries (Fresh Whole) Whole fresh berries poured and leveled 144g 72g 36g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 144g
Apples (Peeled & Chopped / Diced 1/2-Inch) Peeled cored diced apple cubes poured and leveled 125g 63g 31g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 125g
Raisins (Dark Seedless / Packed) Sun-dried Thompson seedless grapes lightly packed into cup 165g 83g 41g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 165g
Cranberries (Sweetened Dried / Craisins) Dried berries gently scooped and leveled 120g 60g 30g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 120g
Dates (Pitted & Chopped / Deglet Noor) Pitted dried dates chopped and lightly packed 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Avocado (Fresh Mashed Hass) Fresh ripe avocado mashed smooth and leveled 230g 115g 58g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 230g
Corn Kernels (Fresh or Frozen Whole) Whole sweet corn kernels poured and leveled 154g 77g 39g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 154g
Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Shredded, lightly packed 113g 57g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 113g
Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded Low-moisture, shredded, lightly packed 112g 56g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 112g
Parmesan Cheese, Grated Finely grated powder / microplane 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Feta Cheese, Crumbled Crumbled, lightly packed 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Ricotta Cheese Whole milk ricotta, spooned and leveled 250g 125g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 250g
Cottage Cheese Creamed cottage cheese (4% or 2% milkfat) 225g 113g 56g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 225g
Mayonnaise Commercial emulsion, spooned and leveled 220g 110g 55g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 220g
Dijon Mustard Prepared smooth Dijon mustard, spooned 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Ketchup Commercial tomato ketchup, spooned and leveled 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Soy Sauce Liquid, standard brewed shoyu, poured 255g 128g 64g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 255g
Fish Sauce Liquid fermented fish sauce, poured 270g 135g 68g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 270g
Worcestershire Sauce Bottled liquid, poured 270g 135g 68g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 270g
Sriracha Sauce Chili-garlic paste sauce, poured / spooned 250g 125g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 250g
Hot Sauce (Cayenne/Vinegar) Liquid hot sauce (Tabasco or Frank's RedHot style) 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Barbecue Sauce Commercial thick sweet BBQ sauce, spooned 280g 140g 70g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 280g
Tahini (Sesame Paste) Well-stirred sesame seed paste, spooned and leveled 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Peanut Butter, Creamy Commercial creamy peanut butter, spooned and leveled 256g 128g 64g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 256g
Almond Butter Creamy roasted almond butter, stirred 250g 125g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 250g
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella) Packed level into cup at room temperature 300g 150g 75g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 300g
Basil Pesto Prepared basil pesto with olive oil, spooned 230g 115g 58g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 230g
Hummus Commercial cooked chickpea and tahini spread, spooned level 240g 120g 60g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 240g
Guacamole Fresh mashed avocado dip, spooned level 230g 115g 58g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 230g
Whole Eggs, Beaten Raw whole eggs, lightly beaten/whisked 243g 122g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 243g
Egg Whites Raw liquid egg whites, unbeaten 243g 122g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 243g
Egg Yolks Raw egg yolks, lightly beaten 243g 122g 61g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 243g
Ground Beef, Raw Raw minced beef (80/20 or 85/15), lightly packed 225g 113g 56g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 225g
Chicken Breast, Diced Cooked Cooked roasted chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 140g 70g 35g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 140g
Bacon, Cooked Crumbled Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled into bits 110g 55g 28g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 110g
Tofu, Firm Firm tofu, drained and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 252g 126g 63g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 252g
Canned Tuna, Drained Chunk light or albacore tuna, drained of liquid, flaked 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Shrimp, Raw Peeled Raw peeled and deveined medium shrimp (approx 31/40 count) 150g 75g 38g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 150g
Whey Protein Powder Whey protein isolate or concentrate, spooned and leveled 100g 50g 25g 16 tbsp 48 tsp 100g
Conversion Formula

How to Convert Cups to Grams

Because measuring cups measure volume rather than weight, you cannot convert cups to grams using a generic multiplier. You must multiply the number of cups by the specific density (grams per cup) of the ingredient you are using:

Mathematical Formula
Weight (g) = Cups × Grams per Cup (Density)

Example 1: All-Purpose Flour

Density: 125 grams per US cup

  • 1 Cup: 1 × 125g = 125g
  • 2 Cups: 2 × 125g = 250g
  • ½ Cup: 0.5 × 125g = 62.5g

Example 2: Granulated Sugar

Density: 200 grams per US cup

  • 1 Cup: 1 × 200g = 200g
  • 1.5 Cups: 1.5 × 200g = 300g
  • ¼ Cup: 0.25 × 200g = 50g

Example 3: Unsalted Butter

Density: 227 grams per US cup

  • 1 Cup: 1 × 227g = 227g (2 sticks)
  • ½ Cup: 0.5 × 227g = 113.5g (1 stick)
  • ¼ Cup: 0.25 × 227g = 56.8g (½ stick)

Notice that 2 cups of sugar weighs 400g, while 2 cups of flour weighs only 250g—a 150-gram difference for the exact same cup measurement.

Regional Standards

Which Cup Size Should You Use?

The volume of a "measuring cup" differs substantially across cookbooks and geographic regions. When converting international recipes, verify which standard the author used:

Cup Standard Volume (mL) Fluid Ounces Primary Region Difference from US
US Customary Cup 236.588 mL 8.00 fl oz United States domestic baking Baseline (0%)
US Legal Cup 240.0 mL 8.12 fl oz FDA nutritional labels, modern measuring sets +1.4% larger
Metric Cup 250.0 mL 8.45 fl oz Australia, New Zealand, UK, South Africa +5.7% larger
UK Imperial Cup 284.131 mL 10.00 fl oz Historic / vintage British cookbooks (½ Imperial pint) +20.1% larger
Japanese Cup 200.0 mL 6.76 fl oz Japan (standard 1 gou measurement) −15.5% smaller

Tip: If an Australian or UK recipe calls for "1 cup of flour", using an American 236.6 mL cup leaves you 5.7% short on flour. Our interactive calculator lets you choose your cup standard to recalculate perfectly.

Quick Reference

Cups to Grams Reference Chart

Quick reference matrix showing gram weights for standard fraction increments across the 10 most common baking staples:

Ingredient ¼ Cup⅓ Cup½ Cup⅔ Cup¾ Cup1 Cup1½ Cups2 Cups
All-Purpose Flour 31g42g63g83g94g125g188g250g
Granulated White Sugar 50g67g100g133g150g200g300g400g
Brown Sugar (Packed) 55g73g110g147g165g220g330g440g
Powdered / Icing Sugar 30g40g60g80g90g120g180g240g
Butter (2 Sticks) 57g76g114g151g170g227g341g454g
Rolled Oats 23g30g45g60g68g90g135g180g
Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) 21g28g43g57g64g85g128g170g
Pure Honey 85g113g170g227g255g340g510g680g
Whole Milk 61g82g123g163g184g245g368g490g
Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet) 44g58g88g117g131g175g263g350g
Best Practices

Tips for Converting Cups to Grams

1

Check the Specific Ingredient

Never assume a universal "grams in a cup" figure. Granulated sugar is 60% heavier than all-purpose flour, and honey is almost three times as heavy as powdered sugar.

2

Use a Calibrated Kitchen Scale

Volumetric cups have an inherent error margin of up to 20% caused by humidity, particle size, and scooping force. Weighing ingredients in grams guarantees consistent baking results every time.

3

Verify Regional Cup Standard

If baking from an international cookbook, check whether the recipe assumes a 236.6 mL US Customary cup or a 250 mL Metric cup to prevent dry or under-leavened dough.

4

Honor Measurement Conditions

Notice recipe wording: "flour, sifted" weighs around 110g/cup, "flour, spooned and leveled" is 125g/cup, and packed brown sugar weighs 220g compared to loose brown sugar at 190g.

Expert Answers

Common Cups to Grams Questions

How many grams are in 1 cup?

There is no single universal answer because cups measure volume (spatial capacity) while grams measure mass (physical weight). One cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams, one cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams, one cup of butter weighs 227 grams, and one cup of water weighs 237 grams.

How many grams are in 2 cups?

To find the grams in 2 cups, multiply the ingredient's grams-per-cup density by 2. For example: 2 cups of all-purpose flour equals 250 grams (2 × 125g), 2 cups of granulated sugar equals 400 grams (2 × 200g), and 2 cups of butter equals 454 grams (2 × 227g, or 1 pound).

How do I convert cups to grams?

Multiply the number of cups by the weight of one cup of your specific ingredient: Grams = Cups × Grams per Cup. For example, to convert 1.5 cups of white sugar: 1.5 × 200g = 300 grams. Always determine the ingredient's density first before converting.

How many grams are in a cup of flour?

One standard US Customary cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams when spooned into the cup and swept level with a knife. Dipping your measuring cup directly into a compacted flour sack can pack in 150 to 160 grams, leading to dry, dense baked goods.

How many grams are in a cup of sugar?

One standard US Customary cup of granulated white sugar weighs 200 grams. One cup of firmly packed brown sugar weighs 220 grams due to residual molasses moisture, while one cup of unsifted powdered confectioners sugar weighs approximately 120 grams.

Does 1 cup always equal the same number of grams?

No. Because different culinary ingredients have vastly different bulk densities, a single cup can range from as little as 85 grams (cocoa powder) to 227 grams (butter) or 340 grams (honey). Additionally, different countries use different cup volumes (e.g. 236.6 mL in the US vs. 250 mL in Commonwealth metric countries).

What cup size does this converter use?

By default, the converter uses the standard US Customary cup (236.588 mL / 8 US fluid ounces). You can also toggle between US Legal (240 mL), Metric (250 mL), UK Imperial (284.131 mL), and Japanese (200 mL) cup standards to match any international cookbook.

Can I convert grams back to cups?

Yes. To convert grams back to cups, divide the gram weight by the ingredient's grams-per-cup reference: Cups = Grams ÷ Grams per Cup. You can also use our dedicated Grams to Cups converter for reverse calculations with kitchen fraction rounding.

Ingredient Hubs

Related Ingredient Conversions

Explore detailed weight breakdowns, volume tables, and culinary guidelines for popular recipe staples:

All-Purpose Flour 125g / cup

Baking staple; spooned and leveled.

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Granulated Sugar 200g / cup

Crystalline white table sugar.

Convert Granulated Sugar from cups to grams →
Butter 227g / cup

Solid dairy fat (2 sticks = 1 cup).

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Brown Sugar 220g / cup

Moist golden/dark sugar, firmly packed.

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Powdered Sugar 120g / cup

Confectioners sugar, light and airy.

Convert Powdered Sugar from cups to grams →
White Rice 185g / cup

Raw long-grain white rice grains.

Convert White Rice from cups to grams →
Rolled Oats 90g / cup

Old-fashioned flaked oat groats.

Convert Rolled Oats from cups to grams →
Pure Honey 340g / cup

Viscous natural liquid sweetener.

Convert Pure Honey from cups to grams →
Whole Milk 245g / cup

Fresh whole dairy milk (3.25% fat).

Convert Whole Milk from cups to grams →
Water 237g / cup

Pure liquid reference (1 g/mL density).

Convert Water from cups to grams →
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