This cooking measurement converter converts cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, grams, ounces and pounds for the ingredient you are using. That matters because a cup of flour weighs about 120 g, while a cup of sugar weighs about 198 g and a cup of honey about 336 g. Choose the ingredient, enter an amount, and see it in every unit at once.
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Why Cups to Grams Depends on the Ingredient
Cups, tablespoons and teaspoons measure volume. Grams and ounces measure weight. To convert between them you need the density of the ingredient, which is how much one cup of it weighs. Flour is light and airy, sugar is heavier, and honey is heavier still. Converting a cup of flour as if it were water (237 g) would add almost twice as much flour as the recipe needs.
That is why most bakers prefer to weigh ingredients. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time, while the weight of a cup of flour can vary by 20% or more depending on how it is scooped.
Cups to Grams Chart
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Bread flour | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Almond flour | 96 g | 48 g | 24 g | 6 g |
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 99 g | 50 g | 12.4 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 107 g | 53 g | 13.3 g |
| Powdered sugar | 113 g | 57 g | 28 g | 7 g |
| Butter | 227 g | 113 g (1 stick) | 57 g | 14 g |
| Milk | 227 g | 113 g | 57 g | 14 g |
| Vegetable oil | 198 g | 99 g | 50 g | 12.4 g |
| Honey | 336 g | 168 g | 84 g | 21 g |
| Rolled oats | 89 g | 45 g | 22 g | 5.6 g |
| Cocoa powder | 84 g | 42 g | 21 g | 5.3 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 198 g | 99 g | 50 g | 12.4 g |
| Water | 237 g | 118 g | 59 g | 14.8 g |
Ingredient weights are from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, a widely used reference for home bakers. Water is calculated from its density (1 ml = 1 g). Actual weights vary with how an ingredient is measured.
Volume Conversions (Same for Every Ingredient)
| US measure | Equals | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz | 237 ml |
| ¾ cup | 12 tbsp | 177 ml |
| ⅔ cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 158 ml |
| ½ cup | 8 tbsp | 118 ml |
| ⅓ cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 79 ml |
| ¼ cup | 4 tbsp | 59 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | 3 tsp | 14.8 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.9 ml |
A US cup is 236.6 ml. Recipes from Australia, New Zealand and Canada often use a metric cup of 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a 284 ml cup. A US tablespoon is 14.8 ml, while an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml.
Tips for Accurate Measuring
- Flour: spoon it into the cup and level it off with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20–30% more flour.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup unless the recipe says otherwise.
- Liquids: use a clear measuring jug on a flat surface and read it at eye level.
- Sticky ingredients: lightly oil the cup or spoon before measuring honey, syrup or peanut butter.
- Fluid ounces vs ounces: fluid ounces measure volume, while ounces measure weight. They are only the same for water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
About 120 grams for all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled.
How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?
About 198 grams for granulated white sugar, and about 213 grams for packed brown sugar.
How many grams is 1 cup of butter?
227 grams, which is two US sticks of butter. One stick is ½ cup, 8 tablespoons or 113 grams.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in a US cup, and 48 teaspoons.
Is a cup of water 250 grams?
A US cup of water weighs about 237 grams. A metric cup (250 ml) of water weighs 250 grams.
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