Cups to grams chart
Typical weights for ingredients spooned into the cup and leveled. Click an ingredient for its full table, grams-to-cups chart and spoon measures. Sources: the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (water is calculated from its density).
Flours and starches
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 g | 60 g | 40 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Bread flour | 120 g | 60 g | 40 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Cake flour | 120 g | 60 g | 40 g | 30 g | 7.5 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 113 g | 56.5 g | 37.7 g | 28.3 g | 7.06 g |
| Self-rising flour | 113 g | 56.5 g | 37.7 g | 28.3 g | 7.06 g |
| Pastry flour | 106 g | 53 g | 35.3 g | 26.5 g | 6.63 g |
| Almond flour | 96 g | 48 g | 32 g | 24 g | 6 g |
| Oat flour | 92 g | 46 g | 30.7 g | 23 g | 5.75 g |
| Rye flour (medium) | 106 g | 53 g | 35.3 g | 26.5 g | 6.63 g |
| White rice flour | 142 g | 71 g | 47.3 g | 35.5 g | 8.88 g |
| Semolina flour | 163 g | 81.5 g | 54.3 g | 40.8 g | 10.2 g |
| Cornmeal | 138 g | 69 g | 46 g | 34.5 g | 8.63 g |
| Cornstarch | 112 g | 56 g | 37.3 g | 28 g | 7 g |
Sugars and sweeteners
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 99 g | 66 g | 49.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 106.5 g | 71 g | 53.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Powdered (confectioners') sugar | 113 g | 56.5 g | 37.7 g | 28.3 g | 7.06 g |
| Caster (superfine) sugar | 190 g | 95 g | 63.3 g | 47.5 g | 11.9 g |
| Turbinado (raw) sugar | 180 g | 90 g | 60 g | 45 g | 11.3 g |
| Honey | 336 g | 168 g | 112 g | 84 g | 21 g |
| Maple syrup | 312 g | 156 g | 104 g | 78 g | 19.5 g |
| Molasses | 340 g | 170 g | 113.3 g | 85 g | 21.3 g |
| Corn syrup | 312 g | 156 g | 104 g | 78 g | 19.5 g |
Fats and oils
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 226.8 g | 113.4 g | 75.6 g | 56.7 g | 14.2 g |
| Vegetable oil | 198 g | 99 g | 66 g | 49.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Olive oil | 200 g | 100 g | 66.7 g | 50 g | 12.5 g |
| Coconut oil | 226 g | 113 g | 75.3 g | 56.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Vegetable shortening | 184 g | 92 g | 61.3 g | 46 g | 11.5 g |
| Ghee | 176 g | 88 g | 58.7 g | 44 g | 11 g |
Dairy and liquids
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 236.1 g | 118 g | 78.7 g | 59 g | 14.8 g |
| Milk | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Buttermilk | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Heavy cream | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Sour cream | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Yogurt | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Cream cheese | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Ricotta cheese | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella) | 113 g | 56.5 g | 37.7 g | 28.3 g | 7.06 g |
| Grated Parmesan | 100 g | 50 g | 33.3 g | 25 g | 6.25 g |
Baking staples
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder (unsweetened) | 84 g | 42 g | 28 g | 21 g | 5.25 g |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g | 85 g | 56.7 g | 42.5 g | 10.6 g |
| Rolled oats | 89 g | 44.5 g | 29.7 g | 22.3 g | 5.56 g |
| Peanut butter | 270 g | 135 g | 90 g | 67.5 g | 16.9 g |
| Shredded coconut (sweetened) | 85 g | 42.5 g | 28.3 g | 21.3 g | 5.31 g |
| Dried breadcrumbs | 112 g | 56 g | 37.3 g | 28 g | 7 g |
| Baking soda | 288 g | 144 g | 96 g | 72 g | 18 g |
| Baking powder | 192 g | 96 g | 64 g | 48 g | 12 g |
| Table salt | 288 g | 144 g | 96 g | 72 g | 18 g |
| Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) | 128 g | 64 g | 42.7 g | 32 g | 8 g |
| Instant yeast | 144 g | 72 g | 48 g | 36 g | 9 g |
Grains, nuts and fruit
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White rice (long grain, uncooked) | 198 g | 99 g | 66 g | 49.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 177 g | 88.5 g | 59 g | 44.3 g | 11.1 g |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 113 g | 56.5 g | 37.7 g | 28.3 g | 7.06 g |
| Pecans (chopped) | 114 g | 57 g | 38 g | 28.5 g | 7.13 g |
| Almonds (whole) | 142 g | 71 g | 47.3 g | 35.5 g | 8.88 g |
| Raisins | 149 g | 74.5 g | 49.7 g | 37.3 g | 9.31 g |
| Chia seeds | 148 g | 74 g | 49.3 g | 37 g | 9.25 g |
| Applesauce | 255 g | 127.5 g | 85 g | 63.8 g | 15.9 g |
| Pumpkin purée | 227 g | 113.5 g | 75.7 g | 56.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Jam or preserves | 340 g | 170 g | 113.3 g | 85 g | 21.3 g |
| Mayonnaise | 226 g | 113 g | 75.3 g | 56.5 g | 14.1 g |
Why weight beats volume
A cup is a measure of space, so how much it holds depends on how densely the ingredient packs. Professional bakers weigh ingredients because 120 g of flour is always 120 g, while “1 cup” can vary by a fifth. If you only own measuring cups, fluff the flour, spoon it in and level it with a knife — that is the method these weights assume.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup?
It depends on the ingredient, because a cup measures volume, not weight. A cup of water weighs about 236 g, a cup of all-purpose flour about 120 g and a cup of granulated sugar about 198 g. Pick the ingredient in the converter above.
Why do different websites give different weights for a cup of flour?
How the cup is filled matters more than anything else. Flour spooned into the cup and leveled weighs about 120 g; scooped straight from the bag it can weigh 140–150 g. Brand, humidity and sifting change it too. This converter uses the spoon-and-level values from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 mL; the metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand and Canada is 250 mL, about 6% larger. Choose "metric cups" in the unit list if your recipe uses them.