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Grams to Cups Converter

Convert grams to cups for common cooking and baking ingredients. Because different ingredients have different densities, the number of cups in a given weight varies by ingredient.

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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces.

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Condition: Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled)
CONVERSION RESULT US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
0.8 cups (about ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon)

100 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 0.8 cups (US Customary Cup).

Kitchen estimate: 12.8 tablespoons • 38 teaspoons

12.8 tbsp Tablespoons
38.4 tsp Teaspoons
189.3 mL Liquid Volume
3.53 oz Weight (Ounces)
Culinary Science

How Many Cups Are in X Grams?

Because grams measure weight (mass) while cups measure spatial volume, there is no single universal conversion factor. A set weight of 100 grams will fill vastly different amounts of measuring cups depending entirely on the bulk density and physical aeration of the ingredient:

All-Purpose Flour ≈ 0.80 cups 100g ÷ 125g/cup · About ¾ cup + 1 tbsp
Granulated Sugar ≈ 0.50 cups 100g ÷ 200g/cup · Exactly ½ cup (8 tbsp)
Unsalted Butter ≈ 0.44 cups 100g ÷ 227g/cup · About 7 tablespoons
Brown Sugar ≈ 0.45 cups 100g ÷ 220g/cup · Firmly packed with molasses
Rolled Oats ≈ 1.11 cups 100g ÷ 90g/cup · Light flakes fill over 1 cup
Pure Honey ≈ 0.29 cups 100g ÷ 340g/cup · Heavy viscous liquid (4.6 tbsp)
Whole Milk ≈ 0.41 cups 100g ÷ 245g/cup · 1.03 g/mL density
Pure Water ≈ 0.42 cups 100g ÷ 236.6g/cup · 1.00 g/mL density
The Impact of Packing and Aeration:

Fluffed, spooned-and-leveled flour contains significant air between particles, yielding roughly 0.8 cups per 100 grams. If you scoop flour directly from the sack with a measuring cup, the flour compresses, packing up to 150g into a cup, meaning 100g yields only 0.63 cups. For reliable baking, always measure ingredients according to their recommended culinary condition.

Grams to Cups Chart for Common Ingredients

The number of cups in a given weight depends on the ingredient. Use this chart to compare common cooking and baking ingredients by cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and grams per cup.

260 Staples Listed (443 Total in Database)
Ingredient 100g in Cups Tablespoons Teaspoons Grams / Cup Measurement Condition
All-Purpose Flour 0.8 cups 12.8 tbsp 38.4 tsp 125g Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled)
Bread Flour (High Protein) 0.79 cups 12.6 tbsp 37.8 tsp 127g Spooned and leveled
Cake Flour 0.88 cups 14.0 tbsp 42.1 tsp 114g Spooned and leveled (unsifted)
Whole Wheat Flour 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Spooned and leveled
Oat Flour 1.09 cups 17.4 tbsp 52.2 tsp 92g Spooned and leveled
Almond Flour (Blanched) 1.04 cups 16.7 tbsp 50.0 tsp 96g Gently stirred, spooned, and leveled (not packed)
Coconut Flour 0.89 cups 14.3 tbsp 42.9 tsp 112g Spooned and leveled
Tapioca Flour / Tapioca Starch 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Spooned and leveled
Cornstarch (Corn Flour UK) 0.78 cups 12.5 tbsp 37.5 tsp 128g Spooned and leveled
White Rice Flour 0.63 cups 10.1 tbsp 30.4 tsp 158g Spooned and leveled
Semolina Flour (Durum Wheat) 0.6 cups 9.6 tbsp 28.7 tsp 167g Spooned and leveled
Masa Harina (Nixtamalized Corn Flour) 0.88 cups 14.0 tbsp 42.1 tsp 114g Spooned and leveled
Cornmeal (Fine / Medium Grind) 0.72 cups 11.6 tbsp 34.8 tsp 138g Spooned and leveled
Chickpea Flour (Besan / Gram Flour) 1.09 cups 17.4 tbsp 52.2 tsp 92g Spooned and leveled
Buckwheat Flour (Whole Grain) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Spooned and leveled
Sourdough Starter (100% Hydration) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Stirred down / active liquid levain
Granulated White Sugar 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Poured or scooped and leveled
Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) 0.45 cups 7.3 tbsp 21.8 tsp 220g Firmly packed (compressed until holding cup shape when inverted)
Dark Brown Sugar 0.45 cups 7.3 tbsp 21.8 tsp 220g Firmly packed
Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Spooned and leveled (unsifted)
Honey (Pure Liquid) 0.29 cups 4.7 tbsp 14.1 tsp 340g Poured liquid at room temperature (70°F / 21°C)
Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A) 0.32 cups 5.1 tbsp 15.4 tsp 312g Poured liquid at room temperature
Molasses (Dark / Unsulphured) 0.3 cups 4.9 tbsp 14.6 tsp 328g Poured viscous liquid at room temperature
Corn Syrup (Light with Vanilla) 0.3 cups 4.9 tbsp 14.6 tsp 328g Poured liquid at room temperature
Agave Nectar (Light / Amber) 0.3 cups 4.8 tbsp 14.3 tsp 336g Poured liquid at room temperature
Coconut Sugar (Palm Sugar Granules) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Poured or scooped and leveled
Turbinado Sugar (Sugar in the Raw) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Poured or scooped and leveled
Golden Syrup (Lyle’s / Cane Treacle) 0.29 cups 4.7 tbsp 14.1 tsp 340g Poured liquid at room temperature
Superfine Sugar (Caster Sugar UK) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Poured and leveled
Monk Fruit Sweetener (1:1 Baking Blend) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Poured and leveled
Erythritol (Granulated) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Poured and leveled
Allulose (Granulated Rare Sugar) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Poured and leveled
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) 0.44 cups 7.0 tbsp 21.1 tsp 227g Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C)
Salted Butter 0.44 cups 7.0 tbsp 21.1 tsp 227g Solid stick form at cool room temperature
Ghee (Clarified Butter) 0.45 cups 7.3 tbsp 21.8 tsp 220g Liquid warm or soft room-temperature paste
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 0.46 cups 7.4 tbsp 22.2 tsp 216g Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C)
Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil) 0.46 cups 7.3 tbsp 22.0 tsp 218g Liquid at room temperature
Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil) 0.46 cups 7.3 tbsp 22.0 tsp 218g Liquid at room temperature
Coconut Oil (Solid Virgin / Refined) 0.46 cups 7.4 tbsp 22.2 tsp 216g Solid form packed below melting point (under 76°F / 24°C)
Avocado Oil (Pure / Refined) 0.46 cups 7.4 tbsp 22.2 tsp 216g Liquid at room temperature
Sesame Oil (Toasted / Dark) 0.46 cups 7.3 tbsp 22.0 tsp 218g Liquid at room temperature
Peanut Oil (Groundnut Oil) 0.46 cups 7.4 tbsp 22.2 tsp 216g Liquid at room temperature
Vegetable Shortening (Solid / Crisco) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Solid packed into cup and leveled
Lard (Pure Rendered Pork Fat) 0.49 cups 7.8 tbsp 23.4 tsp 205g Solid room-temperature fat packed and leveled
Duck Fat (Rendered) 0.49 cups 7.8 tbsp 23.4 tsp 205g Soft solid or melted liquid
Beef Tallow (Rendered Suet) 0.49 cups 7.8 tbsp 23.4 tsp 205g Solid room-temperature fat packed and leveled
Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Liquid chilled (38°F–40°F / 3°C–4°C)
2% Reduced-Fat Milk 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Liquid chilled
Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.2 tsp 238g Liquid chilled (36% to 40% milkfat)
Half-and-Half (Equal Parts Milk & Cream) 0.41 cups 6.6 tbsp 19.8 tsp 242g Liquid chilled (10.5% to 18% milkfat)
Buttermilk (Cultured Lowfat) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Liquid chilled and shaken
Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Scooped and leveled from container
Plain Yogurt (Whole Milk) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Stirred, poured or scooped and leveled
Greek Yogurt (Whole Milk / Strained) 0.35 cups 5.6 tbsp 16.8 tsp 285g Dense strained curd packed and leveled
Greek Yogurt (Nonfat 0%) 0.35 cups 5.6 tbsp 16.8 tsp 285g Dense strained curd scooped and leveled
Evaporated Milk (Canned) 0.4 cups 6.3 tbsp 19.0 tsp 252g Poured liquid from can at room temperature
Sweetened Condensed Milk (Canned) 0.33 cups 5.2 tbsp 15.7 tsp 306g Thick syrup poured from can at room temperature
Mascarpone (Italian Cream Cheese) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Solid chilled paste scooped and leveled
Ricotta Cheese (Whole Milk) 0.4 cups 6.4 tbsp 19.2 tsp 250g Scooped and leveled from container
Cottage Cheese (Small Curd 4% Milkfat) 0.44 cups 7.1 tbsp 21.2 tsp 226g Scooped and leveled
Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) 0.43 cups 6.9 tbsp 20.7 tsp 232g Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight
Almond Milk (Unsweetened Commercial) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Liquid chilled and shaken
Soy Milk (Plain / Unsweetened) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Liquid chilled and shaken
Oat Milk (Barista / Plain) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Liquid chilled and shaken
Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) 1.18 cups 18.8 tbsp 56.5 tsp 85g Spooned and leveled (unsifted)
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder (Alkalized) 1.18 cups 18.8 tbsp 56.5 tsp 85g Spooned and leveled
Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) 0.59 cups 9.4 tbsp 28.2 tsp 170g Poured into cup and leveled
Dark Chocolate Chips (60%–70% Cacao) 0.59 cups 9.4 tbsp 28.2 tsp 170g Poured into cup and leveled
White Chocolate Chips 0.59 cups 9.4 tbsp 28.2 tsp 170g Poured into cup and leveled
Chocolate Chunks (Baking) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Poured and leveled
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) 1.25 cups 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 80g Gently scooped and leveled (not packed)
Quick-Cooking Oats 1.25 cups 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 80g Gently scooped and leveled
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish / Scottish Oats) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Poured and leveled
Baking Powder (Double Acting) 0.46 cups 7.4 tbsp 22.2 tsp 216g Leveled with flat edge of a knife
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Leveled with flat edge of a knife
Active Dry Yeast 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Granules poured and leveled
Instant Yeast (RapidRise / Bread Machine) 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Fine granules poured and leveled
Nutritional Yeast (Nooch Flakes) 2.22 cups 35.6 tbsp 106.7 tsp 45g Flakes gently scooped and leveled
Breadcrumbs (Plain Dry / Fine) 0.89 cups 14.3 tbsp 42.9 tsp 112g Poured into cup and leveled
Panko Breadcrumbs (Japanese Flaky) 2 cups 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp 50g Gently scooped and leveled
Gelatin Powder (Unflavored) 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Granules poured and leveled
Xanthan Gum 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Powder leveled
Milk Powder (Nonfat Dry / Skim) 1.47 cups 23.5 tbsp 70.6 tsp 68g Spooned and leveled
Espresso Powder (Instant Baking) 1.04 cups 16.7 tbsp 50.0 tsp 96g Granules leveled
Shredded Coconut (Sweetened Flaked) 1.18 cups 18.8 tbsp 56.5 tsp 85g Gently scooped and leveled (not packed)
Water (Pure) 0.42 cups 6.8 tbsp 20.3 tsp 236.6g Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C)
Brewed Coffee (Black / Drip) 0.42 cups 6.8 tbsp 20.3 tsp 237g Liquid warm or chilled
Apple Cider (Fresh Pressed / Unfiltered) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.5 tsp 246g Liquid shaken with natural sediment
Apple Juice (Clarified 100%) 0.4 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.4 tsp 248g Liquid chilled
Orange Juice (100% Pure / Fresh or Reconstituted) 0.4 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.4 tsp 248g Liquid chilled
Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed) 0.41 cups 6.6 tbsp 19.7 tsp 244g Liquid freshly strained
Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed) 0.41 cups 6.6 tbsp 19.7 tsp 244g Liquid freshly squeezed
Distilled White Vinegar (5% Acidity) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.2 tsp 238g Liquid at room temperature
Apple Cider Vinegar (5% Acidity) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.1 tsp 239g Liquid at room temperature (with or without mother)
Red Wine Vinegar (6% Acidity) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.1 tsp 239g Liquid at room temperature
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 0.38 cups 6.2 tbsp 18.5 tsp 260g Poured liquid / light syrup at room temperature
Rice Vinegar (Unseasoned) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Liquid at room temperature
Coconut Milk (Canned Full Fat) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Well-shaken or stirred emulsion from can
Coconut Cream (Canned Pure / Unsweetened) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Thick paste / cream scooped from can
Chicken Broth / Chicken Stock 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Liquid at room temperature
Beef Broth / Beef Stock 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Liquid at room temperature
Vegetable Broth / Stock 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Liquid at room temperature
Beer (Regular Lager / Ale) 0.42 cups 6.8 tbsp 20.3 tsp 236g Liquid poured and defoamed
Red Wine (Table / Cooking) 0.43 cups 6.8 tbsp 20.4 tsp 235g Liquid at room temperature
White Wine (Dry Table / Sauvignon Blanc) 0.42 cups 6.8 tbsp 20.3 tsp 236g Liquid at room temperature
Almonds (Whole Raw) 0.7 cups 11.2 tbsp 33.6 tsp 143g Whole raw shelled nuts poured and leveled
Almonds (Sliced / Flaked Blanched) 1.18 cups 18.8 tbsp 56.5 tsp 85g Delicate slices gently scooped and leveled
Walnuts (Shelled Halves & Large Pieces) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Shelled halves gently poured and leveled
Walnuts (Finely Chopped) 0.87 cups 13.9 tbsp 41.7 tsp 115g Chopped pieces poured and leveled
Pecans (Shelled Halves) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Whole shelled halves poured and leveled
Pecans (Chopped) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Chopped pieces poured and leveled
Cashews (Raw Whole) 0.77 cups 12.3 tbsp 36.9 tsp 130g Raw whole nuts poured and leveled
Pistachios (Raw Shelled Kernels) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Shelled whole green kernels poured and leveled
Hazelnuts / Filberts (Whole Shelled) 0.74 cups 11.9 tbsp 35.6 tsp 135g Whole raw kernels poured and leveled
Macadamia Nuts (Raw / Roasted Whole) 0.75 cups 11.9 tbsp 35.8 tsp 134g Whole kernels poured and leveled
Pine Nuts (Pignolias) 0.74 cups 11.9 tbsp 35.6 tsp 135g Raw kernels poured and leveled
Peanuts (Dry Roasted & Salted) 0.68 cups 11.0 tbsp 32.9 tsp 146g Whole kernels poured and leveled
Chia Seeds (Black / White) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Whole tiny seeds poured and leveled
Flaxseeds (Whole Brown / Golden) 0.6 cups 9.5 tbsp 28.6 tsp 168g Whole seeds poured and leveled
Flaxseed Meal (Ground Flaxseed) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Milled meal spooned and leveled
Sunflower Seeds (Raw Hulled Kernels) 0.71 cups 11.4 tbsp 34.3 tsp 140g Shelled kernels poured and leveled
Pumpkin Seeds / Pepitas (Raw Hulled) 0.77 cups 12.3 tbsp 36.9 tsp 130g Hulled green seeds poured and leveled
Sesame Seeds (Raw White) 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Tiny seeds poured and leveled
Sesame Seeds (Black) 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Unhulled black seeds poured and leveled
Hemp Hearts (Shelled Hemp Seeds) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Soft shelled seeds poured and leveled
Poppy Seeds (Whole Blue / Black) 0.69 cups 11.0 tbsp 33.1 tsp 145g Tiny seeds poured and leveled
Table Salt (Fine Iodized / Non-Iodized) 0.35 cups 5.6 tbsp 16.7 tsp 288g Fine cubic crystals leveled with a knife
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Hollow pyramid flakes leveled
Kosher Salt (Morton) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Dense rolled flakes leveled
Sea Salt (Fine) 0.35 cups 5.6 tbsp 16.7 tsp 288g Fine crystals leveled
Sea Salt (Flaky / Maldon) 0.89 cups 14.3 tbsp 42.9 tsp 112g Delicate pyramid flakes gently scooped and leveled
Black Pepper (Fine Ground) 0.89 cups 14.3 tbsp 42.9 tsp 112g Fine ground powder leveled
Black Peppercorns (Whole Tellicherry) 0.77 cups 12.3 tbsp 36.9 tsp 130g Whole dried berries poured and leveled
Cinnamon (Ground Cassia / Ceylon) 0.89 cups 14.3 tbsp 42.9 tsp 112g Powder leveled
Cumin (Ground / Jeera) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Powder leveled
Paprika (Sweet Hungarian / Spanish) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Paprika (Smoked / Spanish Pimentón) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Chili Powder (American Blend) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Powder leveled
Cayenne Pepper (Ground Red Pepper) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Powder leveled
Garlic Powder (Dehydrated Pure) 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Fine dehydrated powder leveled
Onion Powder (Dehydrated Pure) 0.8 cups 12.8 tbsp 38.4 tsp 125g Powder leveled
Ginger (Ground Dry) 0.87 cups 13.9 tbsp 41.7 tsp 115g Powder leveled
Nutmeg (Ground Pure) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Cloves (Ground) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Fine powder leveled
Cardamom (Ground Green) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Turmeric (Ground Yellow) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Powder leveled
Coriander (Ground Seeds) 1.04 cups 16.7 tbsp 50.0 tsp 96g Powder leveled
Oregano (Dried Mediterranean Leaves) 2.22 cups 35.6 tbsp 106.7 tsp 45g Flaked dried leaves gently scooped and leveled
Basil (Dried Leaves) 2.22 cups 35.6 tbsp 106.7 tsp 45g Flakes gently scooped and leveled
Thyme (Dried Whole Leaves) 2.22 cups 35.6 tbsp 106.7 tsp 45g Tiny whole dried leaves leveled
Rosemary (Dried Whole Needles) 1.82 cups 29.1 tbsp 87.3 tsp 55g Whole dried needles poured and leveled
Curry Powder (Standard Madras Blend) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Allspice (Ground Jamaican Pimento) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Mustard Powder (Dry Ground Yellow / Colman’s) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Powder leveled
Fennel Seeds (Whole) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Whole seeds poured and leveled
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1.25 cups 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp 80g Flakes and seeds poured and leveled
Cream of Tartar (Potassium Bitartrate) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Powder leveled with knife
Garlic Salt 0.4 cups 6.4 tbsp 19.2 tsp 250g Seasoning blend leveled
White Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) 0.54 cups 8.6 tbsp 25.9 tsp 185g Raw dry uncooked grains poured and leveled
Basmati Rice (White Uncooked) 0.53 cups 8.4 tbsp 25.3 tsp 190g Raw dry grains poured and leveled
Jasmine Rice (Thai Fragrant White Uncooked) 0.54 cups 8.6 tbsp 25.9 tsp 185g Raw dry grains poured and leveled
Brown Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) 0.53 cups 8.4 tbsp 25.3 tsp 190g Raw dry grains poured and leveled
Sushi Rice (Short Grain White Uncooked) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Raw dry plump grains poured and leveled
Arborio Rice (Italian Risotto Uncooked) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Raw dry grains poured and leveled
Wild Rice (Raw Dry) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Raw dry elongated seeds poured and leveled
Quinoa (Raw Uncooked / White, Red, Black) 0.59 cups 9.4 tbsp 28.2 tsp 170g Raw dry seeds poured and leveled
Couscous (Dry Moroccan / Semolina Pellets) 0.57 cups 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 175g Dry fine granules poured and leveled
Israeli Couscous / Pearl Couscous (Dry) 0.57 cups 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 175g Dry toasted pasta pearls poured and leveled
Bulgur Wheat (Dry Cracked) 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Dry cracked grains poured and leveled
Pearl Barley (Dry) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Dry polished grains poured and leveled
Farro (Dry Pearled / Emmer Wheat) 0.53 cups 8.4 tbsp 25.3 tsp 190g Dry whole grains poured and leveled
Polenta / Corn Grits (Dry Yellow) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Dry coarse cornmeal poured and leveled
Elbow Macaroni (Dry) 0.71 cups 11.4 tbsp 34.3 tsp 140g Dry curved tubes poured into cup and leveled
Penne Rigate (Dry Tube Pasta) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Dry diagonal cut tubes poured and leveled
Spaghetti (Dry Broken / Bundled) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Dry strands broken into 1-inch pieces to fit cup
Fusilli / Rotini (Dry Spiral Pasta) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Dry spirals poured and leveled
Orzo (Dry Rice-Shaped Pasta / Risoni) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Dry small pasta grains poured and leveled
Farfalle (Dry Bowtie / Butterfly Pasta) 1.11 cups 17.8 tbsp 53.3 tsp 90g Dry bowtie shapes poured and leveled
Fettuccine (Dry Ribbon Pasta Broken) 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Dry ribbons broken into 1-inch pieces to fit cup
Egg Noodles (Dry Wide / Ribbon) 1.33 cups 21.3 tbsp 64.0 tsp 75g Curled wide ribbons loosely poured and leveled
White Rice (Cooked / Steamed) 0.57 cups 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 175g Cooked steamed rice gently spooned into cup
Pasta (Cooked & Drained Macaroni / Penne) 0.71 cups 11.4 tbsp 34.3 tsp 140g Boiled al dente pasta drained and spooned into cup
Black Beans (Dry Uncooked) 0.51 cups 8.2 tbsp 24.6 tsp 195g Raw dry beans poured and leveled
Black Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) 0.58 cups 9.3 tbsp 27.9 tsp 172g Cooked or canned beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup
Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Dry Uncooked) 0.5 cups 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp 200g Raw dry beans poured and leveled
Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) 0.61 cups 9.8 tbsp 29.3 tsp 164g Cooked beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup
Kidney Beans (Dry Red Uncooked) 0.54 cups 8.6 tbsp 25.9 tsp 185g Raw dry beans poured and leveled
Kidney Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) 0.56 cups 9.0 tbsp 27.1 tsp 177g Cooked beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup
Pinto Beans (Dry Uncooked) 0.51 cups 8.2 tbsp 24.6 tsp 195g Raw dry mottled beans poured and leveled
Pinto Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) 0.58 cups 9.4 tbsp 28.1 tsp 171g Cooked beans drained and spooned into cup
Cannellini Beans (Dry White Kidney Beans) 0.54 cups 8.6 tbsp 25.9 tsp 185g Raw dry beans poured and leveled
Cannellini Beans (Cooked / Canned Drained) 0.57 cups 9.1 tbsp 27.4 tsp 175g Cooked beans rinsed, drained, and spooned into cup
Lentils (Dry Brown / Whole) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Raw dry lentils poured and leveled
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled Drained) 0.51 cups 8.1 tbsp 24.2 tsp 198g Cooked lentils drained and spooned into cup
Lentils (Dry French Green / Puy) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Raw dry lentils poured and leveled
Lentils (Dry Red Split / Masoor Dal) 0.52 cups 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp 192g Raw dry split lentils poured and leveled
Split Peas (Dry Green) 0.51 cups 8.1 tbsp 24.2 tsp 198g Dry split peas poured and leveled
Black-Eyed Peas (Dry Cowpeas) 0.54 cups 8.6 tbsp 25.9 tsp 185g Raw dry beans poured and leveled
Edamame (Shelled Green Soybeans / Frozen) 0.65 cups 10.3 tbsp 31.0 tsp 155g Shelled green beans poured and leveled
Pumpkin Puree (Canned Pure / Libby’s) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Dense canned puree spooned into cup and leveled
Applesauce (Unsweetened) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.5 tsp 246g Pureed sauce spooned and leveled
Banana (Ripe Mashed) 0.44 cups 7.1 tbsp 21.3 tsp 225g Ripe bananas mashed smooth with a fork and leveled
Onion (Chopped / Diced 1/4-Inch) 0.63 cups 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp 160g Diced raw bulb onion spooned and leveled
Garlic (Fresh Minced / Cloves) 0.74 cups 11.8 tbsp 35.3 tsp 136g Finely minced fresh cloves leveled
Ginger (Fresh Minced / Grated) 0.74 cups 11.8 tbsp 35.3 tsp 136g Fresh peeled rhizome grated on microplane or minced
Carrots (Fresh Shredded / Grated) 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Grated shreds gently scooped into cup (not packed)
Celery (Chopped / Diced) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Diced ribs poured and leveled
Bell Pepper (Chopped / Diced) 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Diced sweet peppers poured and leveled
Tomatoes (Canned Diced with Juice) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Diced tomatoes and juice spooned into cup
Tomato Paste (Canned Concentrated) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Dense paste scooped and leveled
Tomato Sauce (Canned Plain) 0.41 cups 6.5 tbsp 19.6 tsp 245g Liquid puree poured from can
Crushed Tomatoes (Canned in Puree) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Crushed pulp and puree spooned into cup
Mashed Potatoes (Prepared with Butter & Milk) 0.48 cups 7.6 tbsp 22.9 tsp 210g Cooked mashed potatoes packed and leveled
Sweet Potato Puree (Cooked Mashed) 0.39 cups 6.3 tbsp 18.8 tsp 255g Cooked mashed puree spooned and leveled
Zucchini (Fresh Grated / Shredded) 0.77 cups 12.3 tbsp 36.9 tsp 130g Shredded raw zucchini gently packed and leveled
Spinach (Raw Baby Leaves Loosely Packed) 3.33 cups 53.3 tbsp 160.0 tsp 30g Fresh raw baby leaves loosely placed in cup
Kale (Raw Chopped Leaves / Stems Removed) 1.49 cups 23.9 tbsp 71.6 tsp 67g Chopped raw leaves loosely packed
Mushrooms (Fresh Sliced White / Cremini) 1.43 cups 22.9 tbsp 68.6 tsp 70g Sliced fresh caps poured and leveled
Blueberries (Fresh Whole) 0.68 cups 10.8 tbsp 32.4 tsp 148g Whole raw berries poured and leveled
Strawberries (Fresh Sliced) 0.6 cups 9.6 tbsp 28.9 tsp 166g Hulled fresh strawberries sliced and poured into cup
Raspberries (Fresh Whole) 0.81 cups 13.0 tbsp 39.0 tsp 123g Whole delicate berries gently poured and leveled
Blackberries (Fresh Whole) 0.69 cups 11.1 tbsp 33.3 tsp 144g Whole fresh berries poured and leveled
Apples (Peeled & Chopped / Diced 1/2-Inch) 0.8 cups 12.8 tbsp 38.4 tsp 125g Peeled cored diced apple cubes poured and leveled
Raisins (Dark Seedless / Packed) 0.61 cups 9.7 tbsp 29.1 tsp 165g Sun-dried Thompson seedless grapes lightly packed into cup
Cranberries (Sweetened Dried / Craisins) 0.83 cups 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp 120g Dried berries gently scooped and leveled
Dates (Pitted & Chopped / Deglet Noor) 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Pitted dried dates chopped and lightly packed
Avocado (Fresh Mashed Hass) 0.43 cups 7.0 tbsp 20.9 tsp 230g Fresh ripe avocado mashed smooth and leveled
Corn Kernels (Fresh or Frozen Whole) 0.65 cups 10.4 tbsp 31.2 tsp 154g Whole sweet corn kernels poured and leveled
Cheddar Cheese, Shredded 0.88 cups 14.2 tbsp 42.5 tsp 113g Shredded, lightly packed
Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded 0.89 cups 14.3 tbsp 42.9 tsp 112g Low-moisture, shredded, lightly packed
Parmesan Cheese, Grated 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Finely grated powder / microplane
Feta Cheese, Crumbled 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Crumbled, lightly packed
Ricotta Cheese 0.4 cups 6.4 tbsp 19.2 tsp 250g Whole milk ricotta, spooned and leveled
Cottage Cheese 0.44 cups 7.1 tbsp 21.3 tsp 225g Creamed cottage cheese (4% or 2% milkfat)
Mayonnaise 0.45 cups 7.3 tbsp 21.8 tsp 220g Commercial emulsion, spooned and leveled
Dijon Mustard 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Prepared smooth Dijon mustard, spooned
Ketchup 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Commercial tomato ketchup, spooned and leveled
Soy Sauce 0.39 cups 6.3 tbsp 18.8 tsp 255g Liquid, standard brewed shoyu, poured
Fish Sauce 0.37 cups 5.9 tbsp 17.8 tsp 270g Liquid fermented fish sauce, poured
Worcestershire Sauce 0.37 cups 5.9 tbsp 17.8 tsp 270g Bottled liquid, poured
Sriracha Sauce 0.4 cups 6.4 tbsp 19.2 tsp 250g Chili-garlic paste sauce, poured / spooned
Hot Sauce (Cayenne/Vinegar) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Liquid hot sauce (Tabasco or Frank's RedHot style)
Barbecue Sauce 0.36 cups 5.7 tbsp 17.1 tsp 280g Commercial thick sweet BBQ sauce, spooned
Tahini (Sesame Paste) 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Well-stirred sesame seed paste, spooned and leveled
Peanut Butter, Creamy 0.39 cups 6.3 tbsp 18.8 tsp 256g Commercial creamy peanut butter, spooned and leveled
Almond Butter 0.4 cups 6.4 tbsp 19.2 tsp 250g Creamy roasted almond butter, stirred
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella) 0.33 cups 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp 300g Packed level into cup at room temperature
Basil Pesto 0.43 cups 7.0 tbsp 20.9 tsp 230g Prepared basil pesto with olive oil, spooned
Hummus 0.42 cups 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp 240g Commercial cooked chickpea and tahini spread, spooned level
Guacamole 0.43 cups 7.0 tbsp 20.9 tsp 230g Fresh mashed avocado dip, spooned level
Whole Eggs, Beaten 0.41 cups 6.6 tbsp 19.8 tsp 243g Raw whole eggs, lightly beaten/whisked
Egg Whites 0.41 cups 6.6 tbsp 19.8 tsp 243g Raw liquid egg whites, unbeaten
Egg Yolks 0.41 cups 6.6 tbsp 19.8 tsp 243g Raw egg yolks, lightly beaten
Ground Beef, Raw 0.44 cups 7.1 tbsp 21.3 tsp 225g Raw minced beef (80/20 or 85/15), lightly packed
Chicken Breast, Diced Cooked 0.71 cups 11.4 tbsp 34.3 tsp 140g Cooked roasted chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Bacon, Cooked Crumbled 0.91 cups 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp 110g Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled into bits
Tofu, Firm 0.4 cups 6.3 tbsp 19.0 tsp 252g Firm tofu, drained and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Canned Tuna, Drained 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Chunk light or albacore tuna, drained of liquid, flaked
Shrimp, Raw Peeled 0.67 cups 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp 150g Raw peeled and deveined medium shrimp (approx 31/40 count)
Whey Protein Powder 1 cups 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp 100g Whey protein isolate or concentrate, spooned and leveled
Conversion Formula

How to Convert Grams to Cups

To convert any recipe weight from grams to cups, you must know the ingredient's bulk density (grams per cup). Because cups measure space while grams measure weight, divide the total gram weight by the ingredient's grams-per-cup reference value:

Mathematical Formula
Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Density)

Example 1: All-Purpose Flour

Density: 125 grams per US cup (spooned & leveled)

  • 100g: 100g ÷ 125g/cup = 0.80 cups (¾ cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 200g: 200g ÷ 125g/cup = 1.60 cups (1⅝ cups)
  • 50g: 50g ÷ 125g/cup = 0.40 cups (⅜ cup or 6.4 tbsp)

Example 2: Granulated White Sugar

Density: 200 grams per US cup (tightly packed crystals)

  • 200g: 200g ÷ 200g/cup = 1.00 cup (16 tbsp)
  • 100g: 100g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.50 cups (½ cup or 8 tbsp)
  • 50g: 50g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.25 cups (¼ cup or 4 tbsp)

Example 3: Unsalted Butter

Density: 227 grams per US cup (2 standard US sticks)

  • 100g: 100g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.44 cups (approx. 7 tbsp)
  • 227g: 227g ÷ 227g/cup = 1.00 cup (2 sticks / 16 tbsp)
  • 113.5g: 113.5g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.50 cups (1 stick / 8 tbsp)

Culinary Takeaway: Notice that 100 grams of flour yields 0.8 cups, but 100 grams of sugar yields only 0.5 cups. Never apply a generic multiplier to all ingredients; always verify the ingredient density first.

Quick Benchmarks

Common Grams to Cups Conversions

Quick reference table of standard baking weights converted to US Customary cups for flour, sugar, and butter. Select any gram amount to open its dedicated weight page:

Weight (Grams) All-Purpose Flour (125g/cup) Granulated Sugar (200g/cup) Butter (227g/cup) Tablespoons (Flour)
10 grams to cups → 0.08 cups 0.05 cups 0.04 cups 1.3 tbsp
25 grams to cups → 0.2 cups 0.13 cups 0.11 cups 3.2 tbsp
50 grams to cups → 0.4 cups 0.25 cups 0.22 cups 6.4 tbsp
75 grams to cups → 0.6 cups 0.38 cups 0.33 cups 9.6 tbsp
100 grams to cups → 0.8 cups 0.5 cups 0.44 cups 12.8 tbsp
125 grams to cups → 1 cups 0.63 cups 0.55 cups 16.0 tbsp
150 grams to cups → 1.2 cups 0.75 cups 0.66 cups 19.2 tbsp
200 grams to cups → 1.6 cups 1 cups 0.88 cups 25.6 tbsp
250 grams to cups → 2 cups 1.25 cups 1.1 cups 32.0 tbsp
500 grams to cups → 4 cups 2.5 cups 2.2 cups 64.0 tbsp
1000 grams to cups → 8 cups 5 cups 4.41 cups 128.0 tbsp
International Standards

Which Cup Size Should You Use?

Measuring cups are not globally standardized. A recipe written in London, Sydney, Tokyo, or New York may use different cup capacities. Using the wrong standard can introduce a 5% to 20% measurement error into your recipe:

US Customary Cup US Default
236.588 mL

Region: United States

Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces.

100g Flour: 0.8 cups
US Legal Cup (Nutrition)
240 mL

Region: United States

Standard defined by the US FDA for nutrition labeling and modern cookware measuring cups.

100g Flour: 0.79 cups
Metric Cup
250 mL

Region: Australia, NZ, South Africa, UK, Canada

International metric standard cup used in modern Commonwealth culinary recipes.

100g Flour: 0.76 cups
UK Imperial Cup
284.131 mL

Region: United Kingdom (Vintage)

Traditional British Imperial half-pint cup found in vintage UK cookbooks.

100g Flour: 0.67 cups
Japanese Cup
200 mL

Region: Japan

Standard cup used in Japanese cooking and traditional recipes (200 mL standard).

100g Flour: 0.95 cups
Multi-Ingredient Matrix

Grams to Cups Reference Chart

Unlike our single-ingredient master list, this comparative matrix allows you to view multiple core baking staples side-by-side across common culinary recipe weights in standard US Customary cups:

Weight (g) Flour (125g)Sugar (200g)Butter (227g)Brown Sugar (220g)Powdered Sugar (120g)Rolled Oats (80g)
25g 0.2 cups0.13 cups0.11 cups0.11 cups0.21 cups0.31 cups
50g 0.4 cups0.25 cups0.22 cups0.23 cups0.42 cups0.63 cups
75g 0.6 cups0.38 cups0.33 cups0.34 cups0.63 cups0.94 cups
100g 0.8 cups0.5 cups0.44 cups0.45 cups0.83 cups1.25 cups
150g 1.2 cups0.75 cups0.66 cups0.68 cups1.25 cups1.88 cups
200g 1.6 cups1 cups0.88 cups0.91 cups1.67 cups2.5 cups
250g 2 cups1.25 cups1.1 cups1.14 cups2.08 cups3.13 cups
500g 4 cups2.5 cups2.2 cups2.27 cups4.17 cups6.25 cups
Culinary Best Practices

Tips for Converting Grams to Cups

Follow these practical guidelines to ensure maximum accuracy when translating metric recipe weights into volume cups:

1

Check the Ingredient

Different ingredients have vastly different bulk densities. Never assume all powders or liquids share the same cup weight. Always check the ingredient's verified grams-per-cup reference before measuring.

2

Use a Kitchen Scale When Possible

Weight measurements are invariant to humidity, atmospheric pressure, and technique. For finicky items like macarons, sourdough breads, or soufflés, a digital kitchen scale produces superior consistency.

3

Check the Cup Standard

American cookbooks use 236.6 mL cups, Australian and Canadian recipes use 250 mL metric cups, and vintage British books use 284 mL imperial cups. Verify your recipe's origin before measuring.

4

Check the Measurement Condition

Packed brown sugar weighs nearly double fluffed powdered sugar per cup. Fluff flour with a fork, spoon it into your cup, and sweep level with a flat edge to avoid compressing 25% extra flour into the bowl.

Expert Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 100 grams?

Because grams measure weight and cups measure volume, the number of cups in 100 grams depends on the ingredient's density. For all-purpose flour, 100g is approximately 0.8 cups (about ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon). For granulated sugar, 100g equals 0.5 cups (½ cup), and for unsalted butter, 100g equals approximately 0.44 cups.

How many cups is 200 grams?

For all-purpose flour, 200 grams equals approximately 1.6 cups (or 1 cup plus 9.6 tablespoons). For granulated white sugar, 200 grams equals exactly 1.0 standard US cup. For butter, 200 grams equals approximately 0.88 cups (about 14 tablespoons or 1.76 sticks).

How do I convert grams to cups?

To convert grams to cups, divide the weight in grams by the ingredient's grams-per-cup density value: Cups = Weight (g) ÷ Grams per Cup. For example, to convert 125g of flour (125g/cup): 125 ÷ 125 = 1.0 cup. For 100g of sugar (200g/cup): 100 ÷ 200 = 0.5 cups.

How many cups is 100 grams of flour?

100 grams of all-purpose flour equals approximately 0.8 cups in standard US Customary measuring cups (about ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon), or 12.8 level tablespoons. For sifted cake flour (110g/cup), 100g equals 0.91 cups.

How many cups is 100 grams of sugar?

100 grams of granulated white sugar equals exactly 0.5 cups (½ cup), or 8 tablespoons. For packed brown sugar (220g/cup), 100g equals approximately 0.45 cups (about 7.3 tablespoons). For powdered confectioners sugar (120g/cup), 100g equals 0.83 cups.

Does the grams-to-cups conversion depend on the ingredient?

Yes. Grams measure mass while cups measure physical volume. Lightweight ingredients like cocoa powder (100g/cup) or rolled oats (90g/cup) occupy more volume per gram than dense ingredients like granulated sugar (200g/cup) or honey (340g/cup).

Which cup size does the converter use?

The converter defaults to the standard US Customary Cup (236.588 mL / 8 US fluid ounces), the primary standard for American recipes. 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 international recipes.

Can I convert cups back to grams?

Yes. To convert cups to grams, multiply the cup volume by the ingredient's grams-per-cup density: Grams = Cups × Grams per Cup. You can also use our dedicated Cups to Grams Converter for direct calculations.

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