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.
100 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 0.8 cups (US Customary Cup).
Kitchen estimate: 12.8 tablespoons • 38 teaspoons
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:
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.
| 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 |
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:
Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Density) Example 1: All-Purpose Flour
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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 |
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:
Region: United States
Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces.
Region: United States
Standard defined by the US FDA for nutrition labeling and modern cookware measuring cups.
Region: Australia, NZ, South Africa, UK, Canada
International metric standard cup used in modern Commonwealth culinary recipes.
Region: United Kingdom (Vintage)
Traditional British Imperial half-pint cup found in vintage UK cookbooks.
Region: Japan
Standard cup used in Japanese cooking and traditional recipes (200 mL standard).
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 cups | 0.13 cups | 0.11 cups | 0.11 cups | 0.21 cups | 0.31 cups |
| 50g | 0.4 cups | 0.25 cups | 0.22 cups | 0.23 cups | 0.42 cups | 0.63 cups |
| 75g | 0.6 cups | 0.38 cups | 0.33 cups | 0.34 cups | 0.63 cups | 0.94 cups |
| 100g | 0.8 cups | 0.5 cups | 0.44 cups | 0.45 cups | 0.83 cups | 1.25 cups |
| 150g | 1.2 cups | 0.75 cups | 0.66 cups | 0.68 cups | 1.25 cups | 1.88 cups |
| 200g | 1.6 cups | 1 cups | 0.88 cups | 0.91 cups | 1.67 cups | 2.5 cups |
| 250g | 2 cups | 1.25 cups | 1.1 cups | 1.14 cups | 2.08 cups | 3.13 cups |
| 500g | 4 cups | 2.5 cups | 2.2 cups | 2.27 cups | 4.17 cups | 6.25 cups |
Tips for Converting Grams to Cups
Follow these practical guidelines to ensure maximum accuracy when translating metric recipe weights into volume cups:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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