Grams to Cups Converter
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Grams to Cups Chart — Flour, Sugar & Butter
The most searched baking conversions for all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter at popular gram amounts.
| Grams | Flour (cups) | Sugar (cups) | Butter (cups) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.42 (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) | 0.25 (¼ cup) | 0.22 (⅛ cup + 2 tbsp) | 6.7 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.83 (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) | 0.5 (½ cup) | 0.44 (⅓ cup + 2 tbsp) | 13.3 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1.25 (1¼ cups) | 0.75 (¾ cup) | 0.66 (⅔ cup) | 20 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.67 (1⅔ cups) | 1 (1 cup) | 0.88 (⅞ cup) | 26.7 tbsp |
| 250 g | 2.08 (2 cups + 1 tbsp) | 1.25 (1¼ cups) | 1.1 (1⅛ cups) | 33.3 tbsp |
| 300 g | 2.5 (2½ cups) | 1.5 (1½ cups) | 1.32 (1⅓ cups) | 40 tbsp |
| 400 g | 3.33 (3⅓ cups) | 2 (2 cups) | 1.76 (1¾ cups) | 53.3 tbsp |
| 500 g | 4.17 (4⅛ cups + 1 tbsp) | 2.5 (2½ cups) | 2.2 (2⅛ cups + 1 tbsp) | 66.7 tbsp |
Why Convert Grams to Cups?
Recipes from Europe, Asia, and professional kitchens use grams (weight) because they are precise and consistent. American home-baking recipes traditionally use cups (volume). When you need to follow a metric recipe with US measuring cups — or vice versa — you need an accurate grams-to-cups converter.
Our calculator uses verified ingredient density data from King Arthur Baking and the USDA FoodData Central database. Unlike generic converters that apply a single average, we apply the correct density for each specific ingredient: flour, sugar, butter, rice, oats, and 20+ more.
Cups to Grams — All-Purpose Flour
Converting cup measurements back to grams for all-purpose flour (1 US cup = 120 g, spoon & level method).
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | ml (US cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 30 g | 4 tbsp | 59.1 ml |
| ⅓ cup | 40 g | 5.3 tbsp | 78.8 ml |
| ½ cup | 60 g | 8 tbsp | 118.3 ml |
| ⅔ cup | 80 g | 10.7 tbsp | 157.8 ml |
| ¾ cup | 90 g | 12 tbsp | 177.4 ml |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 16 tbsp | 236.6 ml |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 32 tbsp | 473.2 ml |
Flour Grams to Cups — Detailed Reference
All-purpose flour is the most commonly converted ingredient. 1 US customary cup of all-purpose flour weighs 120 grams when measured using the standard spoon-and-level method recommended by King Arthur Baking. If you scoop your measuring cup directly into a flour bag, the flour compacts and can weigh up to 145 g per cup — a 20% difference that could make baked goods dry or dense.
| Flour Type | g per Cup | 100 g in Cups | 250 g in Cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.83 (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) | 2.08 (2 cups + 1 tbsp) |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.79 (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) | 1.97 (1¾ cups + 3 tbsp) |
| Cake Flour | 114 g | 0.88 (⅞ cup) | 2.19 (2⅛ cups + 1 tbsp) |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120 g | 0.83 (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) | 2.08 (2 cups + 1 tbsp) |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 1.04 (1 cup + 1 tbsp) | 2.6 (2⅝ cups) |
Sugar Grams to Cups
Granulated white sugar has a density of 200 grams per cup, making it significantly denser than flour. Brown sugar contains sticky molasses which allows it to be packed, often weighing 213 grams per cup when packed. Powdered (icing) sugar, being finely ground and aerated, weighs only 115 grams per cup when sifted.
| Sugar Type | g per Cup | 100 g in Cups | 200 g in Cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.5 (½ cup) | 1 (1 cup) |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 213 g | 0.47 (⅓ cup + 2 tbsp) | 0.94 (¾ cup + 3 tbsp) |
| Powdered Sugar | 113 g | 0.88 (⅞ cup) | 1.77 (1¾ cups) |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.29 (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) | 0.59 (½ cup + 1 tbsp) |
Butter Grams to Cups & Tablespoons
Unsalted butter weighs 227 grams per cup (2 US sticks). The easiest way to measure partial amounts of butter is using the tablespoon markings pre-printed on the foil wrapper — each stick is marked in 8 tablespoon segments.
| Butter | Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Sticks (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g butter | 25 g | 0.11 (⅛ cup) | 1.8 tbsp | 0.22 sticks |
| 50 g butter | 50 g | 0.22 (⅛ cup + 2 tbsp) | 3.5 tbsp | 0.44 sticks |
| 113 g butter | 113 g | 0.5 (½ cup) | 8 tbsp | 1 sticks |
| 150 g butter | 150 g | 0.66 (⅔ cup) | 10.6 tbsp | 1.32 sticks |
| 227 g butter | 227 g | 1 (1 cup) | 16 tbsp | 2 sticks |
| 250 g butter | 250 g | 1.1 (1⅛ cups) | 17.6 tbsp | 2.2 sticks |
| 454 g butter | 454 g | 2 (2 cups) | 32 tbsp | 4 sticks |
Grams to Cups — All Ingredients (100 g Reference)
How many cups is 100 grams of common baking ingredients?
| Ingredient | g per Cup | 100 g in Cups | Fraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.83 | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.79 | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Cake Flour | 114 g | 0.88 | ⅞ cup |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120 g | 0.83 | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 1.04 | 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.5 | ½ cup |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 213 g | 0.47 | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Powdered Sugar | 113 g | 0.88 | ⅞ cup |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.44 | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Water | 236.6 g | 0.42 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Milk (Whole) | 245 g | 0.41 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.29 | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 1.11 | 1⅛ cups |
| Uncooked White Rice | 185 g | 0.54 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Cocoa Powder | 86 g | 1.16 | 1⅛ cups + 1 tbsp |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.59 | ½ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.39 | ⅜ cup |
| Plain Yogurt | 245 g | 0.41 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.41 | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Cream Cheese | 232 g | 0.43 | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Vegetable Oil | 218 g | 0.46 | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.78 | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Table Salt | 288 g | 0.35 | ⅓ cup |
| Sourdough Starter | 227 g | 0.44 | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp |
Tablespoons to Cups Conversion Chart
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. This chart helps you scale tablespoon measurements into cups for recipes. Each US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, or 3 teaspoons.
Milliliters to Cups Conversion
Converting milliliters to cups depends on which cup standard you're using. A US cup = 236.6 ml, a metric cup = 250 ml. Use the calculator above and select your cup standard.
Oven Temperature Conversion — °F to °C
Convert common baking temperatures between Fahrenheit and Celsius. For fan/convection ovens, reduce Celsius by 20°C (reduce Fahrenheit by ~35°F).
Other Common Ingredient Conversions
Water
236.6 g per US cup
- 100 g = 0.42 cups (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 250 g = 1.06 cups (1 cup + 1 tbsp)
- Measure: at room temperature
Milk (Whole)
245 g per US cup
- 100 g = 0.41 cups (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 250 g = 1.02 cups (1 cup)
- Measure: liquid measure
Rolled Oats
90 g per US cup
- 100 g = 1.11 cups (1⅛ cups)
- 250 g = 2.78 cups (2¾ cups)
- Measure: old-fashioned rolled oats
Uncooked White Rice
185 g per US cup
- 100 g = 0.54 cups (½ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 250 g = 1.35 cups (1⅜ cups)
- Measure: dry long-grain rice
Cocoa Powder
86 g per US cup
- 100 g = 1.16 cups (1⅛ cups + 1 tbsp)
- 250 g = 2.91 cups (2¾ cups + 3 tbsp)
- Measure: spoon & level, unsifted
Chocolate Chips
170 g per US cup
- 100 g = 0.59 cups (½ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 250 g = 1.47 cups (1⅓ cups + 2 tbsp)
- Measure: semi-sweet standard chips
How to Convert Grams to Cups — The Formula
Cups = Grams ÷ (Grams per Cup)
Every ingredient has a different density, so the number of grams in a cup is never the same across ingredients. The formula uses the specific grams per cup value for each ingredient.
120 g ÷ 120 g/cup = 1.00 cup 200 g ÷ 200 g/cup = 1.00 cup 300 g ÷ 120 g/cup = 2.5 cups US Cup vs Metric Cup vs Imperial Cup
- Used in the United States
- = 8 US fluid ounces
- = 16 tablespoons
- Most common in English-language recipes
- Used in Australia, NZ, Canada, South Africa
- Exactly 250 ml (clean number)
- ≈ 5% larger than US cup
- Common in modern recipes worldwide
- Found in vintage UK recipes (pre-1970s)
- = 10 Imperial fluid ounces
- Rarely used in modern recipes
- Larger than both US and metric cups
Why Grams and Cups Give Different Results
The fundamental difference: grams measure mass (weight) while cups measure volume. A cup holds 236.6 ml of space. How much weight fills that space depends entirely on the density of the substance:
- Aeration & Sifting: Freshly sifted flour settles with large air pockets, making it light. Unsifted compacted flour is denser.
- Packing: Brown sugar contains sticky molasses and can be packed into a cup, increasing its weight by over 15%.
- Granule Size: Coarse kosher salt (~140 g/cup) has large crystals with air gaps; fine table salt (~288 g/cup) fills every void.
Tips for Accurate Measuring Without a Scale
If you don't have a digital kitchen scale, follow these professional culinary tips:
- Use the "Spoon & Level" method: Fluff dry ingredients with a fork, spoon gently into the measuring cup until overflowing, then sweep a flat knife across the rim. Never scoop directly from the bag.
- Use liquid measuring cups for liquids: Liquid cups have a spout and a fill line, allowing accurate measurement at eye level on a flat surface.
- Pack brown sugar firmly: Press it down with the back of a spoon until it holds the shape of the cup when inverted.
- Use butter wrapper markings: US butter sticks have tablespoon markings pre-printed — use these for accuracy with cold butter.
- Invest in a digital kitchen scale: Digital scales cost under $15 and eliminate all measuring guesswork.
Quick Reference: Cup Volume Standards
- US Customary Cup: 236.588 ml (8 US fluid ounces). Used in the United States.
- US Legal Cup: 240 ml. Used on US FDA nutritional labels.
- Metric Cup: 250 ml. Standardized in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and modern UK cookbooks.
- Imperial (UK) Cup: 284.13 ml (10 Imperial fluid ounces). Found in vintage British cookbooks prior to the 1970s.
Grams to Cups Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert grams to cups?
To convert grams to cups, divide the weight in grams by the ingredient's density in grams per cup (Cups = Grams ÷ Grams per Cup). For example, 240 grams of all-purpose flour divided by 120 g/cup equals exactly 2.0 cups.
How many cups is 100 grams of flour, sugar, or butter?
100 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 0.83 cups (about ¾ cup + 1 tbsp), 100 grams of granulated sugar is 0.5 cups (½ cup), and 100 grams of butter is 0.44 cups (approx 7 tbsp).
How many grams are in 1 cup of flour?
1 US customary cup of all-purpose flour equals 120 grams when measured using the standard spoon-and-level technique. Scooping directly from the bag can compact flour to 135–145 grams.
Is 250 grams the same as 1 cup?
No. 250 grams equals 1 cup only for water using a metric cup (250 ml). For dry goods like flour, 250 grams is about 2.08 cups; for sugar it is 1.25 cups.
Why is grams to cups different for each ingredient?
Grams measure weight (mass) while cups measure volume. Every ingredient has a different density: flour is aerated and light, granulated sugar crystals pack tightly, and butter is dense solid fat.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of butter?
½ cup of butter equals 113.5 grams (often rounded to 113 g or 114 g). In the US, this is exactly 1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons or 4 ounces).
How many tablespoons is 50 grams of flour?
50 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 6.7 tablespoons (a little less than ½ cup). 50 grams of butter is approximately 3.5 tablespoons.
How many cups is 500 grams of flour?
500 grams of all-purpose flour equals approximately 4.17 cups, which is about 4 cups plus 2½ tablespoons.
Is 1 cup 240 ml or 250 ml?
A US customary cup is 236.588 ml. A US legal/nutritional cup is 240 ml. A metric cup (Australia, NZ, Canada) is exactly 250 ml. Our calculator lets you switch between all three standards.
What is 350°F in Celsius?
350°F is 176.7°C. In conventional European ovens, set the dial to 175°C or 180°C. For fan-forced (convection) ovens, reduce to 160°C. This corresponds to British Gas Mark 4.
What is half of 3/4 cup?
Half of ¾ cup is ⅜ cup, which equals exactly 6 tablespoons. That is ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons, or approximately 88.7 ml.
How many cups is 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup, or 0.0625 cups. In milliliters, 1 US tablespoon equals approximately 14.79 ml.
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Did You Know?
Scooping flour from the bag compacts it to ~145 g/cup vs the standard 120 g/cup using spoon-and-level.
US butter sticks have tablespoon markers — no scale needed for butter measurements.
Australian, NZ & Canadian recipes use a 250 ml cup vs the US 236.6 ml — a 5% difference that matters in baking.
No cup? Count: 16 tbsp = 1 cup, 8 tbsp = ½ cup, 4 tbsp = ¼ cup.
All ingredient density data sourced from King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Directory and USDA FoodData Central. Values verified against professional culinary standards. Learn how we calculate →