5 Grams to Cups

Grams to cups depends on the ingredient. 5 grams is 2 tsp of all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 tsp of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of butter.

By Alex Morgan, Founder and Editor. Weights checked 31 Oct 2026.

Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the same 5 g fills a different amount of cup for each ingredient. Choose yours in the converter or find it in the table below.

5 g flour: 2 tsp
5 g sugar: 1 1/4 tsp
5 g butter: 1 tsp
5 g honey: 3/4 tsp

Ingredient

Grams

0.04cup

Kitchen measure: 2 tsp

Tablespoons: 0.67
Millilitres: 10
Ounces: 0.18

120 g per cup (listed per 1 cup). Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. How we measure

How to convert 5 grams to cups

Divide the grams by the weight of one cup of your ingredient.

1
Pick your ingredient
Look up its weight per cup in the table below or in the converter.
2
Divide 5 by that weight
Cups = 5 ÷ grams per cup.
3
Round to a kitchen measure
Use the nearest 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 or 3/4 cup, with spoons for the rest.

Worked example

5 g ÷ 120 g (flour)0.042 cups

As a kitchen measure2 tsp

5 g ÷ 198 g (sugar)0.025 cups

5 Grams In Cups: Four Ingredients Compared

The same 5 g fills a different amount of cup for each ingredient.

Flour2 tsp

Sugar1 1/4 tsp

Butter1 tsp

Honey3/4 tsp

Each cup is drawn to the same scale and holds up to 1 cup.

5 grams to cups for 51 ingredients

Find your ingredient to see 5 g as a kitchen measure, decimal cups and tablespoons.

Ingredient	Cups (kitchen measure)	Cups (decimal)	Tablespoons
All-Purpose Flour	2 tsp	0.042	0.67
Bread Flour	2 tsp	0.042	0.67
Cake Flour (Unbleached)	2 tsp	0.042	0.67
Pastry Flour	2 1/4 tsp	0.047	0.75
Almond Flour	2 1/2 tsp	0.052	0.83
Medium Rye Flour	2 1/4 tsp	0.047	0.75
Semolina Flour	1 1/2 tsp	0.031	0.49
Cornmeal (Whole)	1 3/4 tsp	0.036	0.58
Cornmeal (Yellow, Quaker)	1 1/2 tsp	0.032	0.51
Cornstarch	2 1/4 tsp	0.045	0.71
Granulated Sugar (White Sugar)	1 1/4 tsp	0.025	0.4
Brown Sugar (Packed)	1 1/4 tsp	0.023	0.38
Powdered Sugar (Unsifted)	2 tsp	0.044	0.71
Honey	3/4 tsp	0.015	0.24
Maple Syrup	3/4 tsp	0.016	0.26
Molasses	3/4 tsp	0.015	0.24
Corn Syrup	3/4 tsp	0.016	0.26
Butter	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Vegetable Oil	1 1/4 tsp	0.025	0.4
Olive Oil	1 1/4 tsp	0.025	0.4
Vegetable Shortening	1 1/4 tsp	0.027	0.43
Milk	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Heavy Cream	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Sour Cream	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Cream Cheese	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Buttermilk	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Ricotta Cheese	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Rolled Oats (King Arthur)	2 tsp	0.044	0.71
Old-Fashioned Or Quick Oats	2 3/4 tsp	0.056	0.9
Long-Grain Rice (Dry)	1 1/4 tsp	0.025	0.4
Quinoa (Whole)	1 1/4 tsp	0.028	0.45
Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)	2 3/4 tsp	0.06	0.95
Chocolate Chips	1 1/2 tsp	0.029	0.47
Table Salt	3/4 tsp	0.017	0.28
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)	2 tsp	0.039	0.63
Kosher Salt (Morton)	1 tsp	0.02	0.31
Baking Powder	1 1/4 tsp	0.026	0.42
Baking Soda	3/4 tsp	0.017	0.28
Breadcrumbs (Dried)	2 1/4 tsp	0.045	0.71
Breadcrumbs (Fresh)	2 3/4 tsp	0.06	0.95
Peanut Butter	1 tsp	0.019	0.3
Almonds (Sliced)	2 3/4 tsp	0.058	0.93
Walnuts (Chopped)	2 tsp	0.044	0.71
Pecans (Whole)	2 1/4 tsp	0.048	0.76
Raisins (Loose)	1 1/2 tsp	0.034	0.54
Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)	1 1/2 tbsp	0.094	1.51
Shredded Coconut (Sweetened)	2 3/4 tsp	0.059	0.94
Bananas (Mashed)	1 tsp	0.022	0.35
Apples (Peeled, Sliced)	2 tsp	0.044	0.71
Blueberries (Dried)	1 1/2 tsp	0.032	0.51
Water	1 tsp	0.021	0.34

Where These Weights Come From

Weights are averages from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, last checked 31 Oct 2026. They shift a little with brand, humidity and how the cup is filled, so weigh your ingredients when accuracy matters.

How We Measure

Other gram amounts in cups

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Facts and tips for converting 5 grams

Key figures

5 g in ounces: 0.18 oz
5 g in pounds: 0.011 lb
5 g of water in millilitres: 5 ml
5 g of water in cups: 0.021 cups

Measuring tips

Weigh in grams on a kitchen scale for the most accurate result, and set the scale to zero (tare) with the bowl on it.
This site uses the US cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so recipes from the UK, Australia or New Zealand can differ.
Check whether the recipe means the ingredient sifted, packed, melted or cooked, because that changes the weight per cup.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Quick answers: 5 grams to cups

How many cups is 5 grams of flour?

5 grams of all-purpose flour is 0.042 cups, about 2 tsp, using 120 g per cup.

How many cups is 5 grams of sugar?

5 grams of granulated sugar is 0.025 cups, about 1 1/4 tsp, using 198 g per cup.

Is 5 grams the same number of cups for every ingredient?

No. Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the answer changes with the ingredient. Use the table above for your ingredient.

Written and checked by

Alex Morgan

Founder and Editor

Alex Morgan is the Founder & editor of GramsToCups.recipes, helping home cooks and bakers convert grams to cups and cups to grams with ease. He focuses on simple, accurate ingredient conversions and practical kitchen measurement guides to make cooking and baking easier. About the site