Cups to grams converter

A cup of flour and a cup of sugar weigh very different amounts. Pick your ingredient for an accurate conversion.

Ingredient

Amount Unit

120 g4.2 oz

Cup size

Type fractions like 1 1/2 or ¾.

Flours and starches

All-purpose flour1 cup = 120 g Bread flour1 cup = 120 g Whole wheat flour1 cup = 113 g Cake flour1 cup = 114 g Self-rising flour1 cup = 120 g Almond flour1 cup = 96 g Coconut flour1 cup = 112 g Cornstarch1 cup = 112 g Cocoa powder1 cup = 84 g Cornmeal1 cup = 138 g

Sugars and syrups

Granulated sugar1 cup = 198 g Brown sugar1 cup = 213 g Powdered sugar1 cup = 113 g Caster sugar1 cup = 220 g Honey1 cup = 336 g Maple syrup1 cup = 312 g Golden syrup1 cup = 336 g Molasses1 cup = 340 g

Butter, oils and fats

Butter1 cup = 227 g Vegetable oil1 cup = 218 g Olive oil1 cup = 216 g Coconut oil1 cup = 218 g Vegetable shortening1 cup = 191 g Peanut butter1 cup = 258 g

Milk, cream and dairy

Milk1 cup = 242 g Heavy cream1 cup = 238 g Buttermilk1 cup = 242 g Plain yogurt1 cup = 245 g Greek yogurt1 cup = 250 g Sour cream1 cup = 230 g Cream cheese1 cup = 227 g Shredded cheddar1 cup = 113 g Grated Parmesan1 cup = 100 g

Liquids

Water1 cup = 237 g Orange juice1 cup = 248 g Lemon juice1 cup = 244 g

Grains, oats and pasta

Rolled oats1 cup = 89 g White rice (uncooked)1 cup = 190 g Quinoa (uncooked)1 cup = 170 g Dried breadcrumbs1 cup = 112 g Panko breadcrumbs1 cup = 50 g

Nuts, seeds and dried fruit

Chopped walnuts1 cup = 113 g Chopped pecans1 cup = 113 g Whole almonds1 cup = 142 g Raisins1 cup = 149 g

Baking extras

Chocolate chips1 cup = 170 g Shredded coconut1 cup = 85 g

Fruit and vegetables

Blueberries1 cup = 148 g Mashed banana1 cup = 227 g Chopped onion1 cup = 160 g Grated carrot1 cup = 110 g

Leaveners, salt and spices

Table salt1 cup = 288 g Baking soda1 cup = 288 g Baking powder1 cup = 192 g

Why weigh instead of using cups?

Cups measure volume, so the weight you get depends on how tightly the ingredient is packed. Professional bakers weigh everything because 120 grams of flour is always 120 grams, while "1 cup" can vary by 30 grams or more. If you bake often, a digital kitchen scale is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make.

How to measure dry ingredients by the cup

Stir or fluff the ingredient in its container.
Spoon it into the measuring cup until it's heaped, without tapping or pressing.
Sweep the excess off with the back of a knife.

The exceptions are brown sugar, which recipes expect packed firmly, and sticky ingredients like peanut butter, which you press into the cup.

Questions

How many grams are in a cup?

It depends on the ingredient, because cups measure volume and grams measure weight. A cup of water weighs 237 grams, a cup of all-purpose flour about 120 grams, and a cup of granulated sugar about 198 grams.

Why do cups to grams charts disagree?

How you fill the cup changes the weight. Scooping flour straight from the bag packs it down and can add 25% more than spooning it in. Our weights assume the standard spoon-and-level method.

Is a UK cup the same as a US cup?

Modern UK and Australian recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, about 6% bigger than the 236.6 ml US cup. Switch the cup size in the converter to match your recipe.