Cups to Grams Converter
Convert cups to grams accurately for 25+ ingredients using US, Metric, or Imperial cup standards. Perfect for baking, cooking, and meal prep.
Common cup fractions for the selected ingredient
| Cups | ¼ | ⅓ | ½ | ⅔ | ¾ | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grams (g) | |||||||||||
| Ounces (oz) |
Fractions are recalculated based on the selected cup type and ingredient.
Ingredient weight table
| Ingredient | US Cup (236.6 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Imperial Cup (284 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 126.8 g | 144.11 g |
| Almond flour | 96 g | 101.44 g | 115.29 g |
| Baking powder | 192 g | 202.88 g | 230.58 g |
| Baking soda | 230 g | 243.04 g | 276.22 g |
| Bread flour | 120 g | 126.8 g | 144.11 g |
| Brown sugar, packed | 213 g | 225.07 g | 255.8 g |
| Butter | 227 g | 239.87 g | 272.62 g |
| Cake flour | 120 g | 126.8 g | 144.11 g |
| Caster sugar | 198 g | 209.22 g | 237.79 g |
| Cocoa powder | 85 g | 89.82 g | 102.08 g |
| Cornstarch | 112 g | 118.35 g | 134.51 g |
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 209.22 g | 237.79 g |
| Heavy cream | 227 g | 239.87 g | 272.62 g |
| Honey | 340 g | 359.27 g | 408.32 g |
| Maple syrup | 312 g | 329.69 g | 374.7 g |
| Milk | 240 g | 253.61 g | 288.23 g |
| Olive oil | 213 g | 225.07 g | 255.8 g |
| Plain yogurt | 227 g | 239.87 g | 272.62 g |
| Powdered sugar | 113 g | 119.41 g | 135.71 g |
| Rice, uncooked | 185 g | 195.49 g | 222.18 g |
| Rolled oats | 89 g | 94.05 g | 106.88 g |
| Table salt | 288 g | 304.33 g | 345.87 g |
| Vegetable oil | 198 g | 209.22 g | 237.79 g |
| Water | 236.6 g | 250.01 g | 284.14 g |
| Whole-wheat flour | 113 g | 119.41 g | 135.71 g |
Cups to grams formula
Grams = Cups × Ingredient grams per selected cupCups measure volume while grams measure mass, so the conversion factor changes with the ingredient and selected cup standard.
Examples
US vs Metric vs Imperial cup sizes
Tips for accurate measurements
✓ Use proper measuring cups.
✓ Spoon dry ingredients into the cup and level it off.
✓ Do not pack unless the recipe specifies.
✓ Use a liquid measuring cup for liquids.
✓ For best baking results, use a scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in one cup?
It depends on the ingredient and cup standard. One US cup of all-purpose flour is about 125 g, while one cup of granulated sugar is about 200 g.
Should flour be packed into the cup?
No. For most recipes, spoon flour into the cup and level the top unless the recipe specifically says packed.
Why do flour and sugar have different weights?
They have different densities, so equal volumes do not have equal masses.
Can I convert grams back to cups?
Yes. Divide grams by the selected ingredient’s grams-per-cup value.
How many grams are in half a cup?
Half a cup is half of the selected ingredient’s one-cup gram value.
Why does another recipe show a different value?
Brand, packing, humidity, preparation, and cup standards can all change the measured weight.
What is the difference between US and metric cups?
A US customary cup is about 236.6 ml, while a metric cup is 250 ml.
Are these conversions exact?
They are practical kitchen estimates. Use a scale or recipe-author weight for precision baking.
References & Measurement Standards
Ingredient weights and cup standards are checked against established culinary and measurement sources.