Cups to Grams
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made in building this calculator, we are not to be held liable for any damages or monetary losses arising out of or in connection with the use of it. This tool is here purely as a service to you, please use it at your own risk. Full disclaimer. Do not use calculations for anything where loss of life, money, property, etc could result from inaccurate calculations.
How many grams are in 1 cup?
The number of grams in one cup varies depending upon the ingredient, due to ingredient density. For flour, 1 cup equates to around 125g. For sugar, 1 cup equates to around 200g.
Use the data tables below to assist you with converting your recipe ingredients from cups to grams, or vice-versa. To get an accurate measurement, consider weighing your ingredients in grams or ounces using a set of kitchen scales.
Sugar (Granulated)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 201 g | 7.1 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 151 g | 5.3 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 134 g | 4.7 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 101 g | 3.5 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 67 g | 2.4 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 50 g | 1.8 oz |
Butter
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 227 g | 8 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 151 g | 5.3 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 114 g | 4 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 76 g | 2.7 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 57 g | 2 oz |
Dry Goods
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 127 g | 4.5 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 95 g | 3.4 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 64 g | 2.2 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 42 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 32 g | 1.1 oz |
| 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) | 16 g | 0.6 oz |
Flour (all purpose)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 125 g | 4.4 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 94 g | 3.3 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 83 g | 2.9 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 63 g | 2.2 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 42 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 31 g | 1.1 oz |
| 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) | 16 g | 0.6 oz |
Bread flour
| Cups of bread flour | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 130 g | 4.6 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 98 g | 3.4 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 87 g | 3.1 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 65 g | 2.3 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 43 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 33 g | 1.1 oz |
All ingredient densities were sourced from the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations as well as other information sources. A full list of these is available on the baking ingredient conversions page.
Cups and grams for other baking ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1/3 Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake flour | 114 g | 72 g | 38 g |
| Honey | 336 g | 167 g | 112 g |
| Margarine | 230 g | 115 g | 76.6 g |
| Milk | 244.87 g | 122.44 g | 81.62 g |
| Oats | 102.2 g | 51.1 g | 34.1 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 178.15 g | 89.1 g | 59.38 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 195 g | 97.5 g | 65 g |
| Powdered sugar (unsifted) | 120.9 g | 60.45 g | 40.3 g |
Please be aware that the list of ingredient options included in the converter and reference charts are approximations, meaning the result you receive will be an estimate.
Which cup should I use?
As you'll have noticed from the list of conversion options in the converter tool, there are multiple options for the humble cup. If you need some clarification as to which cup is used in your recipe, see our article how many grams are in a cup?. For the purposes of clarification, we reference the US cup (236.588 mL) in our reference charts above.
Other cooking converters
