120 Grams to Cups

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120 Grams to Cups — All 28 Ingredients

Complete conversion table for 120g 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.

Ingredient	120g in Cups	Fraction	Tablespoons	Teaspoons	Weight (oz)	Density
All-Purpose FlourFlour	0.960	1 cup	15.4 tbsp	46.1 tsp	4.23 oz	125g
Bread FlourFlour	0.945	1 cup	15.1 tbsp	45.4 tsp	4.23 oz	127g
Cake FlourFlour	1.000	10 cups	16.0 tbsp	48.0 tsp	4.23 oz	120g
Whole Wheat FlourFlour	1.000	10 cups	16.0 tbsp	48.0 tsp	4.23 oz	120g
Almond FlourFlour	1.250	1¼ cups	20.0 tbsp	60.0 tsp	4.23 oz	96g
Oat FlourFlour	1.304	1⅓ cups	20.9 tbsp	62.6 tsp	4.23 oz	92g
Rye FlourFlour	1.176	1⅛ cups	18.8 tbsp	56.5 tsp	4.23 oz	102g
Cocoa PowderBaking	1.200	1¼ cups	19.2 tbsp	57.6 tsp	4.23 oz	100g
CornstarchBaking	0.938	0.94	15.0 tbsp	45.0 tsp	4.23 oz	128g
Baking PowderBaking	0.522	½ cup	8.3 tbsp	25.0 tsp	4.23 oz	230g
CornmealGrains	0.984	1 cup	15.7 tbsp	47.2 tsp	4.23 oz	122g
Rolled OatsGrains	1.333	1⅓ cups	21.3 tbsp	64.0 tsp	4.23 oz	90g
Rice (Uncooked)Grains	0.649	⅔ cup	10.4 tbsp	31.1 tsp	4.23 oz	185g
Quinoa (Dry)Grains	0.706	⅔ cup	11.3 tbsp	33.9 tsp	4.23 oz	170g
Dry BreadcrumbsBaking	1.111	1⅛ cups	17.8 tbsp	53.3 tsp	4.23 oz	108g
Granulated SugarSugar	0.600	0.60	9.6 tbsp	28.8 tsp	4.23 oz	200g
Brown Sugar (packed)Sugar	0.545	½ cup	8.7 tbsp	26.2 tsp	4.23 oz	220g
Powdered SugarSugar	1.000	10 cups	16.0 tbsp	48.0 tsp	4.23 oz	120g
Caster SugarSugar	0.600	0.60	9.6 tbsp	28.8 tsp	4.23 oz	200g
Raw SugarSugar	0.571	0.57	9.1 tbsp	27.4 tsp	4.23 oz	210g
ButterFats	0.529	½ cup	8.5 tbsp	25.4 tsp	4.23 oz	227g
Vegetable OilFats	0.550	½ cup	8.8 tbsp	26.4 tsp	4.23 oz	218g
Olive OilFats	0.556	½ cup	8.9 tbsp	26.7 tsp	4.23 oz	216g
Coconut OilFats	0.550	½ cup	8.8 tbsp	26.4 tsp	4.23 oz	218g
Peanut ButterFats	0.465	½ cup	7.4 tbsp	22.3 tsp	4.23 oz	258g
WaterLiquids	0.506	½ cup	8.1 tbsp	24.3 tsp	4.23 oz	237g
Milk (Whole)Liquids	0.490	½ cup	7.8 tbsp	23.5 tsp	4.23 oz	245g
HoneyLiquids	0.353	⅓ cup	5.6 tbsp	16.9 tsp	4.23 oz	340g

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

Most-Searched: 120g to Cups

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All-Purpose Flour

0.96

1 cup

15.4 tablespoons

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Granulated Sugar

0.60

9.6 tablespoons

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Butter

0.53

½ cup

8.5 tablespoons

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Rolled Oats

1.33

1⅓ cups

21.3 tablespoons

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Cocoa Powder

1.20

1¼ cups

19.2 tablespoons

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Honey

0.35

⅓ cup

5.6 tablespoons

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Rice (Uncooked)

0.65

⅔ cup

10.4 tablespoons

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Milk (Whole)

0.49

½ cup

7.8 tablespoons

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120 Grams of Flour in Different Cup Standards

The same 120 grams gives different cup amounts depending on which country's cup standard your recipe uses.

Cup Standard	120g of Flour	Cup Volume	Fraction
US Cup	0.960 cups	236.6ml	1 cup
Metric Cup	0.909 cups	250.0ml	0.91
US Legal Cup	0.946 cups	240.0ml	1 cup
Imperial Cup (UK)	0.799 cups	284.1ml	¾ cup

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

Understanding 120 Grams in the Kitchen

120 grams is close to one cup of most flours — common in single-layer cake batters and standard muffin recipes. Because cups measure volume rather than mass, the same 120g weight occupies very different volumes depending on the ingredient's density. 120g of all-purpose flour (1 cup) fills the cup loosely as fine particles trap air, while 120g 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 120g of flour: 120 ÷ 125 = 0.96 cups. For 120g of sugar: 120 ÷ 200 = 0.60 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 120g 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 120g of all-purpose flour, these differences produce meaningfully different cup amounts, especially at larger gram weights. Always check which cup standard your recipe uses.

120 Grams to Cups — Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 120 grams of flour?+

120 grams of all-purpose flour is 0.96 cups (1 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.

How many cups is 120 grams of sugar?+

120 grams of granulated sugar is 0.6 cups (0.60). 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.

How many cups is 120 grams of butter?+

120 grams of butter is approximately 0.53 cups (8.5 tablespoons). US butter sticks weigh 113g (½ cup) or 227g (1 cup). 120g of butter is more than one stick (113g). Measure butter by weight for precision.

Why does 120 grams give different cup amounts for different ingredients?+

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 120g, flour measures 0.96 cups while honey measures only 0.35 cups. Always convert by ingredient density — never assume 1 cup = same grams for all foods.

Is 120 grams the same in a US cup vs a metric cup?+

No. The US customary cup is 236.6ml while the metric cup (used in Australia, Canada) is 250ml. For 120g of flour: US cup = 0.96 cups, metric cup = 0.91 cups. The UK imperial cup (284.1ml) gives yet another different result. Always check which cup standard your recipe uses.

How many tablespoons is 120 grams?+

It depends on the ingredient. 120g of flour = 15.4 tablespoons. 120g of granulated sugar = 9.6 tablespoons. 120g of water = 8.1 tablespoons. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup and 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.

What is close to one cup of most flours in baking?+

120g is close to one cup of most flours — common in single-layer cake batters and standard muffin recipes. In baking terms, 120g of all-purpose flour gives you 0.96 cups and 120g of granulated sugar gives you 0.6 cups. When in doubt, use a kitchen scale: it eliminates all measuring method uncertainty.

How accurate is measuring 120 grams by cup?+

Measuring by cup can introduce 10–25% error depending on technique. For 120g 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.

Can I convert 120 grams to cups without a scale?+

Yes, using the formula: cups = grams ÷ density (g/cup). For 120g of flour: 120 ÷ 125 = 0.96 cups. Use measuring spoons for small amounts: 120g of flour ≈ 15.4 tablespoons. Our calculator above lets you select any ingredient and get the result instantly.

What common recipes use 120 grams of flour?+

120g of flour (0.96 cups) appears in many recipes. It's enough for a standard recipe. Use our ingredient pages for full recipe-specific conversion tables for every ingredient.

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