Grams to Cups Converter by Ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of sugar do not weigh the same. Choose your ingredient for the right answer.
See the full chart- 1 US cup
- 236.6 ml
- 1 cup
- 16 tbsp
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 tsp
- 1 cup
- 8 fl oz
Grams to cups chart for common baking ingredients
Quick answers for the amounts people look up most. Each figure uses that ingredient's own weight per cup.
| Grams | All-purpose flour | Granulated sugar | Brown sugar (packed) | Butter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 3 1/2 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1/4 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp | 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 3 1/2 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3/4 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp | 1/2 cup | 1/4 cup + 3 1/2 tbsp | 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp |
| 120 g | 1 cup | 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp | 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp | 1/2 cup + 1/2 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1 1/4 cups | 3/4 cup | 1/2 cup + 3 1/2 tbsp | 2/3 cup |
| 200 g | 1 2/3 cups | 1 cup | 3/4 cup + 3 tbsp | 7/8 cup |
| 250 g | 2 1/8 cups | 1 1/4 cups | 1 cup + 3 tbsp | 1 1/8 cups |
| 300 g | 2 1/2 cups | 1 1/2 cups | 1 3/8 cups | 1 1/3 cups |
| 400 g | 3 1/3 cups | 2 cups | 1 7/8 cups | 1 3/4 cups |
| 500 g | 4 1/8 cups | 2 1/2 cups | 2 1/3 cups | 2 1/4 cups |
Why grams to cups depends on the ingredient
Grams measure weight and cups measure space, so every ingredient needs its own number. A cup of flour is about 120 g, while a cup of honey is about 336 g.
Grams to cups conversion chart for 51 ingredients
Search the chart for your ingredient. Half cup, quarter cup and tablespoon weights are worked out from the cup weight.
| Ingredient | Type | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 1/4 cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | Flours and starches | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Bread flour | Flours and starches | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Cake flour (unbleached) | Flours and starches | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Pastry flour | Flours and starches | 106 g | 53 g | 26.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Almond flour | Flours and starches | 96 g | 48 g | 24 g | 6 g |
| Medium rye flour | Flours and starches | 106 g | 53 g | 26.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Semolina flour | Flours and starches | 163 g | 81.5 g | 40.8 g | 10.2 g |
| Cornmeal (whole) | Flours and starches | 138 g | 69 g | 34.5 g | 8.6 g |
| Cornmeal (yellow, Quaker) | Flours and starches | 156 g | 78 g | 39 g | 9.8 g |
| Cornstarch | Flours and starches | 112 g | 56 g | 28 g | 7 g |
| Granulated sugar | Sugars and sweeteners | 198 g | 99 g | 49.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | Sugars and sweeteners | 213 g | 106.5 g | 53.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Powdered sugar (unsifted) | Sugars and sweeteners | 113 g | 56.5 g | 28.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Honey | Sugars and sweeteners | 336 g | 168 g | 84 g | 21 g |
| Maple syrup | Sugars and sweeteners | 312 g | 156 g | 78 g | 19.5 g |
| Molasses | Sugars and sweeteners | 340 g | 170 g | 85 g | 21.3 g |
| Corn syrup | Sugars and sweeteners | 312 g | 156 g | 78 g | 19.5 g |
| Butter | Fats and oils | 226 g | 113 g | 56.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Vegetable oil | Fats and oils | 198 g | 99 g | 49.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Olive oil | Fats and oils | 200 g | 100 g | 50 g | 12.5 g |
| Vegetable shortening | Fats and oils | 184 g | 92 g | 46 g | 11.5 g |
| Milk | Dairy | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Heavy cream | Dairy | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Sour cream | Dairy | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Cream cheese | Dairy | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Buttermilk | Dairy | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Ricotta cheese | Dairy | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Rolled oats (King Arthur) | Grains and rice | 113 g | 56.5 g | 28.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Old-fashioned or quick oats | Grains and rice | 89 g | 44.5 g | 22.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Long-grain rice (dry) | Grains and rice | 198 g | 99 g | 49.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Quinoa (whole) | Grains and rice | 177 g | 88.5 g | 44.3 g | 11.1 g |
| Cocoa powder (unsweetened) | Baking and pantry | 84 g | 42 g | 21 g | 5.3 g |
| Chocolate chips | Baking and pantry | 170 g | 85 g | 42.5 g | 10.6 g |
| Table salt | Baking and pantry | 288 g | 144 g | 72 g | 18 g |
| Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) | Baking and pantry | 128 g | 64 g | 32 g | 8 g |
| Kosher salt (Morton) | Baking and pantry | 256 g | 128 g | 64 g | 16 g |
| Baking powder | Baking and pantry | 192 g | 96 g | 48 g | 12 g |
| Baking soda | Baking and pantry | 288 g | 144 g | 72 g | 18 g |
| Breadcrumbs (dried) | Baking and pantry | 112 g | 56 g | 28 g | 7 g |
| Breadcrumbs (fresh) | Baking and pantry | 84 g | 42 g | 21 g | 5.3 g |
| Peanut butter | Nuts and fruit | 270 g | 135 g | 67.5 g | 16.9 g |
| Almonds (sliced) | Nuts and fruit | 86 g | 43 g | 21.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Walnuts (chopped) | Nuts and fruit | 113 g | 56.5 g | 28.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Pecans (whole) | Nuts and fruit | 105 g | 52.5 g | 26.3 g | 6.6 g |
| Raisins (loose) | Nuts and fruit | 149 g | 74.5 g | 37.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Shredded coconut (unsweetened) | Nuts and fruit | 53 g | 26.5 g | 13.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Shredded coconut (sweetened) | Nuts and fruit | 85 g | 42.5 g | 21.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Bananas (mashed) | Nuts and fruit | 227 g | 113.5 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Apples (peeled, sliced) | Nuts and fruit | 113 g | 56.5 g | 28.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Blueberries (dried) | Nuts and fruit | 156 g | 78 g | 39 g | 9.8 g |
| Water | Liquids | 237 g | 118.5 g | 59.3 g | 14.8 g |
Weights come from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, checked 31 Oct 2026. Where the chart lists a smaller measure, such as 28 g per 1/4 cup of cornstarch, we scale it to a full cup. Water uses the US cup of 236.588 ml.
Grams to cups FAQ
Can you convert grams to cups?
Yes, but only for a specific ingredient. Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the answer depends on how much one cup of that ingredient weighs. This converter uses a published weight for each ingredient.
How many grams are in a cup of flour?
King Arthur Baking lists 120 g per cup of all-purpose flour. Some other charts use about 125 g, and a scooped cup can weigh noticeably more than a spooned and leveled one.
Why do conversion charts disagree?
Ingredients pack differently by brand, humidity and how the cup is filled, and each chart uses its own measuring method. Pick one trusted source and stay with it, or weigh the ingredient.
Is a cup the same everywhere?
No. A US customary cup is 236.588 ml, while a metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand and some other countries is 250 ml. Check which cup your recipe was written for.
Is weighing more accurate than using cups?
Yes. A scale gives the same amount every time, while a cup of the same ingredient changes with how it is packed. For baking, weigh your ingredients when you can.