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100 Grams to Cups

100g is a standard metric reference weight. Select your ingredient below for an exact result — density makes every answer different.

All-Purpose Flour
0.80
¾ cup
Bread Flour
0.79
¾ cup
Cake Flour
0.83
0.83
Whole Wheat Flour
0.83
0.83

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100 Grams to Cups — All 28 Ingredients

Complete conversion table for 100g across every common baking and cooking ingredient. Includes cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and density.

Values use the US customary cup (236.6ml) and spoon-and-level measuring method.
Ingredient100g in CupsFractionTablespoonsTeaspoonsWeight (oz)Density
All-Purpose FlourFlour0.800¾ cup12.8 tbsp38.4 tsp3.53 oz125g
Bread FlourFlour0.787¾ cup12.6 tbsp37.8 tsp3.53 oz127g
Cake FlourFlour0.8330.8313.3 tbsp40.0 tsp3.53 oz120g
Whole Wheat FlourFlour0.8330.8313.3 tbsp40.0 tsp3.53 oz120g
Almond FlourFlour1.04211 tbsp cups16.7 tbsp50.0 tsp3.53 oz96g
Oat FlourFlour1.08711 tbsp cups17.4 tbsp52.2 tsp3.53 oz92g
Rye FlourFlour0.9801 cup15.7 tbsp47.1 tsp3.53 oz102g
Cocoa PowderBaking1.00010 cups16.0 tbsp48.0 tsp3.53 oz100g
CornstarchBaking0.781¾ cup12.5 tbsp37.5 tsp3.53 oz128g
Baking PowderBaking0.4350.437.0 tbsp20.9 tsp3.53 oz230g
CornmealGrains0.8200.8213.1 tbsp39.3 tsp3.53 oz122g
Rolled OatsGrains1.1111⅛ cups17.8 tbsp53.3 tsp3.53 oz90g
Rice (Uncooked)Grains0.541½ cup8.6 tbsp25.9 tsp3.53 oz185g
Quinoa (Dry)Grains0.5880.599.4 tbsp28.2 tsp3.53 oz170g
Dry BreadcrumbsBaking0.9260.9314.8 tbsp44.4 tsp3.53 oz108g
Granulated SugarSugar0.500½ cup8.0 tbsp24.0 tsp3.53 oz200g
Brown Sugar (packed)Sugar0.455½ cup7.3 tbsp21.8 tsp3.53 oz220g
Powdered SugarSugar0.8330.8313.3 tbsp40.0 tsp3.53 oz120g
Caster SugarSugar0.500½ cup8.0 tbsp24.0 tsp3.53 oz200g
Raw SugarSugar0.476½ cup7.6 tbsp22.9 tsp3.53 oz210g
ButterFats0.441½ cup7.0 tbsp21.1 tsp3.53 oz227g
Vegetable OilFats0.459½ cup7.3 tbsp22.0 tsp3.53 oz218g
Olive OilFats0.463½ cup7.4 tbsp22.2 tsp3.53 oz216g
Coconut OilFats0.459½ cup7.3 tbsp22.0 tsp3.53 oz218g
Peanut ButterFats0.388⅓ cup6.2 tbsp18.6 tsp3.53 oz258g
WaterLiquids0.4220.426.8 tbsp20.3 tsp3.53 oz237g
Milk (Whole)Liquids0.4080.416.5 tbsp19.6 tsp3.53 oz245g
HoneyLiquids0.294⅓ cup4.7 tbsp14.1 tsp3.53 oz340g

Densities based on spoon-and-level method, US customary cup (236.6ml). Source: USDA Food Data Central & King Arthur Baking.

Most-Searched: 100g to Cups

Quick visual reference for the 8 most commonly searched 100g conversions.

All-Purpose Flour
0.80
¾ cup
12.8 tablespoons
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Granulated Sugar
0.50
½ cup
8.0 tablespoons
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Butter
0.44
½ cup
7.0 tablespoons
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Rolled Oats
1.11
1⅛ cups
17.8 tablespoons
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Cocoa Powder
1.00
10 cups
16.0 tablespoons
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Honey
0.29
⅓ cup
4.7 tablespoons
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Rice (Uncooked)
0.54
½ cup
8.6 tablespoons
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Milk (Whole)
0.41
0.41
6.5 tablespoons
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100 Grams of Flour in Different Cup Standards

The same 100 grams gives different cup amounts depending on which country's cup standard your recipe uses.

Cup Standard100g of FlourCup VolumeFraction
US Cup0.800 cups236.6ml¾ cup
Metric Cup0.757 cups250.0ml¾ cup
US Legal Cup0.789 cups240.0ml¾ cup
Imperial Cup (UK)0.666 cups284.1ml⅔ cup

US cup = 236.6ml  |  Metric cup = 250ml  |  US legal cup = 240ml  |  UK imperial cup = 284.1ml

Understanding 100 Grams in the Kitchen

100 grams is a standard metric reference weight — the most searched gram amount — used in nutrition labels worldwide. Because cups measure volume rather than mass, the same 100g weight occupies very different volumes depending on the ingredient's density. 100g of all-purpose flour (¾ cup) fills the cup loosely as fine particles trap air, while 100g of honey (⅓ cup) sinks to the bottom of the cup as a dense liquid.

The formula is simple: cups = grams ÷ grams-per-cup density. For 100g of flour: 100 ÷ 125 = 0.80 cups. For 100g of sugar: 100 ÷ 200 = 0.50 cups. Densities are measured using the spoon-and-level method, where the ingredient is spooned into the cup and levelled with a straight edge — the most reproducible home-kitchen technique.

Measuring Method Matters

The measuring method can change results by up to 25%. For flour: spooning gives ~125g/cup, scooping directly can give 140–155g/cup. For brown sugar: loosely packed is ~200g/cup, firmly packed is ~220g/cup. Always match the method your recipe specifies. When converting 100g to cups, our table uses the spoon-and-level standard unless stated otherwise.

US Cup vs Metric Cup vs UK Cup

Not all recipes use the same cup standard. The US customary cup is 236.6ml. The metric cup (Australia, Canada, South Africa) is 250ml — about 5.7% larger. The old UK imperial cup is 284.1ml — 20% larger than the US cup. For 100g of all-purpose flour, these differences produce meaningfully different cup amounts, especially at larger gram weights. Always check which cup standard your recipe uses.

100 Grams to Cups — Frequently Asked Questions

100 grams of all-purpose flour is 0.8 cups (¾ cup). This uses the standard spoon-and-level method at 125g per US cup. Scooping directly from the bag can add 15–25% more flour by weight, so always spoon into the cup and level with a straight edge for accurate results.
100 grams of granulated sugar is 0.5 cups (½ cup). Granulated sugar flows freely and measures consistently at about 200g per US cup. Brown sugar is slightly denser at 220g per cup (packed), and powdered sugar is lighter at 120g per cup.
100 grams of butter is approximately 0.44 cups (7.0 tablespoons). US butter sticks weigh 113g (½ cup) or 227g (1 cup). 100g of butter is less than one stick (113g). Measure butter by weight for precision.
Because cups measure volume, not weight. A cup of honey (340g) is nearly 4× heavier than a cup of rolled oats (90g), even though they occupy the same volume. At 100g, flour measures 0.8 cups while honey measures only 0.29 cups. Always convert by ingredient density — never assume 1 cup = same grams for all foods.
No. The US customary cup is 236.6ml while the metric cup (used in Australia, Canada) is 250ml. For 100g of flour: US cup = 0.8 cups, metric cup = 0.76 cups. The UK imperial cup (284.1ml) gives yet another different result. Always check which cup standard your recipe uses.
It depends on the ingredient. 100g of flour = 12.8 tablespoons. 100g of granulated sugar = 8.0 tablespoons. 100g of water = 6.8 tablespoons. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup and 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.
100g is a standard metric reference weight — the most searched gram amount — used in nutrition labels worldwide. In baking terms, 100g of all-purpose flour gives you 0.8 cups and 100g of granulated sugar gives you 0.5 cups. When in doubt, use a kitchen scale: it eliminates all measuring method uncertainty.
Measuring by cup can introduce 10–25% error depending on technique. For 100g of flour: a properly spooned-and-levelled cup gives 125g, but scooping directly gives 140–155g — a difference of up to 24%. For critical baking (bread, pastry, choux), always weigh. For forgiving recipes (pancakes, muffins), cup measuring is acceptable.
Yes, using the formula: cups = grams ÷ density (g/cup). For 100g of flour: 100 ÷ 125 = 0.8 cups. Use measuring spoons for small amounts: 100g of flour ≈ 12.8 tablespoons. Our calculator above lets you select any ingredient and get the result instantly.
100g of flour (0.8 cups) appears in many recipes. It's a standard single-serving or small-batch amount. Use our ingredient pages for full recipe-specific conversion tables for every ingredient.

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