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Cups to Grams Calculator

Convert cups to grams and grams to cups for 28 baking ingredients.

Show formula
Weight (g) = Volume (cups) × Bulk Density (g/cup). Standard cup = 240 ml (the US legal cup; the customary cup is 236.6 ml). Conversion factors reflect spoon-and-level measurement for 28 common baking ingredients.

Method reviewed:Bulk density data reviewed against King Arthur Baking weights, USDA FoodData Central, and professional culinary standards.

Inputs

Weights assume the spoon-and-level method and a 240 ml cup.

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How to convert cups to grams and grams to cups

  1. Select your baking or cooking ingredient from the verified database of 28 ingredients.
  2. Enter the quantity you wish to measure in cups, grams, tablespoons, ounces, or milliliters.
  3. Choose your source and target measurement units to instantly view the density-adjusted gravimetric equivalent.

Frequently asked questions

Why do cups and grams differ by ingredient?

Cups measure volume (space), whereas grams measure mass (weight). Different ingredients have different bulk densities: 1 cup of all-purpose flour is ~120g, while 1 cup of granulated sugar is ~200g and 1 cup of honey is ~340g.

How many grams is 1 cup of flour?

Using the standard spoon-and-level method, 1 US cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 grams. Dipping a measuring cup directly into the flour bag packs it down to 140-150g, causing dense and dry baked goods.

How many grams are in a stick of butter?

One US stick of butter equals 1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons, 4 ounces, or approximately 113.4 grams (2 sticks = 1 cup = 227 grams).

Examples

How many grams in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
1 cup of granulated sugar equals 200 grams.
How many cups is 250g of all-purpose flour?
250 grams of flour equals approximately 2.08 cups (spoon and level).

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