Cups to Grams Converter – Flour, Sugar, 1/2 Cup & More
Free cups to grams converter: 1/2 cup flour ≈ 63g, 1 cup sugar ≈ 200g, plus 30+ ingredients. Instant US cup chart — no signup.
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Cups to Grams Converter
1.000 cups of All-Purpose Flour ≈ 125 g per cup
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Why convert cups to grams?
Weight is more accurate than volume; ingredient densities differ (flour ≠ sugar).
Are values exact?
They are common approximations — brand and humidity can change results.
What Is a Cups to Grams Converter?
A cups to grams converter turns US cup measurements into metric weight for a specific ingredient. Because flour, sugar, and liquids have different densities, one cup is almost never the same number of grams across the pantry. This tool uses grams-per-cup values so baking recipes translate more reliably.
How to Convert Cups to Grams
- Select the ingredient (e.g. all-purpose flour or granulated sugar).
- Enter cups (or switch to grams → cups mode).
- Read grams — then weigh on a kitchen scale for pro-level consistency.
Cups to Grams Formula
Reverse: Cups = Grams ÷ g per cup. US cup volume is fixed; weight changes with how dense the ingredient is when measured.
Cups to grams chart (US cup)
Approximate grams per level US cup. Weights vary with packing; use a scale when a recipe is written in grams.
| Ingredient | Grams per cup |
|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125 g |
| Bread Flour | 130 g |
| Cake Flour | 114 g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120 g |
| Cornstarch | 128 g |
| Almond Flour | 96 g |
| Coconut Flour | 112 g |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g |
| Brown Sugar (packed) | 220 g |
| Honey | 340 g |
| Maple Syrup | 315 g |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g |
| Baking Powder | 230 g |
| Baking Soda | 230 g |
| Butter | 227 g |
| Olive Oil | 216 g |
| Vegetable Oil | 218 g |
| Coconut Oil | 218 g |
| Table Salt | 288 g |
| Kosher Salt | 240 g |
| Cinnamon (ground) | 125 g |
| Milk | 244 g |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g |
| Water | 237 g |
| Buttermilk | 245 g |
| Sour Cream | 240 g |
| Yogurt (plain) | 245 g |
| Oats (rolled) | 90 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 g |
| Chia Seeds | 160 g |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of flour?
About 60–63 g all-purpose flour for a level US half-cup. A full cup is about 120–125 g (spooned and leveled).
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of sugar?
Granulated white sugar ≈ 100 g per 1/2 cup (200 g per cup). Packed brown sugar ≈ 110 g per half cup.
How many grams in 3/4 cup of sugar?
About 150 g granulated sugar (0.75 × 200 g). Packed brown ≈ 165 g.
How many grams are in a cup of flour?
About 120–125 g for all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled). Bread and cake flours differ slightly.
Is 1 cup always 240 grams?
No — 240 g is only a rough liquid/water guide. Dry ingredients vary widely by density.
Can I convert grams to cups?
Yes — toggle reverse mode and enter grams for the selected ingredient.
Is this cups to grams converter free?
Yes. Free, no account, private in your browser.