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2 1/4 cups to Grams
Two and a quarter cups equals 36 tablespoons. The gram equivalent depends on the ingredient — all-purpose flour weighs 281g, granulated sugar 450g, and butter 511g for the same 2¼ cup volume.
2 1/4 cups Equals How Many Grams?
| Ingredient | 2 1/4 cups equals | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 281g | 125g |
| Bread Flour | 286g | 127g |
| Cake Flour | 257g | 114g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 270g | 120g |
| Almond Flour | 216g | 96g |
| Oat Flour | 234g | 104g |
| Rye Flour | 230g | 102g |
| Granulated Sugar | 450g | 200g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 495g | 220g |
| Powdered Sugar | 270g | 120g |
| Caster Sugar | 450g | 200g |
| Honey | 765g | 340g |
| Maple Syrup | 725g | 322g |
| Molasses | 738g | 328g |
| Butter | 511g | 227g |
| Margarine | 511g | 227g |
| Vegetable Oil | 491g | 218g |
| Olive Oil | 486g | 216g |
| Coconut Oil | 491g | 218g |
| Peanut Butter | 581g | 258g |
| Milk (Whole) | 551g | 245g |
| Heavy Cream | 536g | 238g |
| Sour Cream | 545g | 242g |
| Greek Yogurt | 551g | 245g |
| Cream Cheese | 522g | 232g |
| Buttermilk | 551g | 245g |
| Condensed Milk | 689g | 306g |
| Rolled Oats | 203g | 90g |
| Rice (Uncooked) | 416g | 185g |
| Quinoa (Dry) | 383g | 170g |
| Cornmeal | 367g | 163g |
| Couscous | 389g | 173g |
| Almonds (Whole) | 322g | 143g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 270g | 120g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 245g | 109g |
| Cashews | 308g | 137g |
| Chia Seeds | 378g | 168g |
| Sesame Seeds | 324g | 144g |
| Cocoa Powder | 194g | 86g |
| Chocolate Chips | 383g | 170g |
| Cornstarch | 288g | 128g |
| Breadcrumbs | 243g | 108g |
| Shredded Coconut | 209g | 93g |
| Raisins | 371g | 165g |
| Baking Powder | 495g | 220g |
| Baking Soda | 648g | 288g |
| Salt (Fine) | 648g | 288g |
| Water | 531g | 236g |
| Lemon Juice | 549g | 244g |
| Chicken Broth | 540g | 240g |
| Coconut Milk | 509g | 226g |
| Soy Sauce | 574g | 255g |
| Cinnamon (Ground) | 281g | 125g |
| Paprika | 245g | 109g |
| Garlic Powder | 342g | 152g |
| Parmesan (Grated) | 225g | 100g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 254g | 113g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 252g | 112g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 338g | 150g |
| Tomato Paste | 590g | 262g |
| Pumpkin Puree | 551g | 245g |
| Mashed Banana | 506g | 225g |
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2¼ cups of All-Purpose Flour
- grams
- 281
- ounces
- 9.9
- g per cup
- 125
1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g
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Frequently Asked Questions
2¼ cups of all-purpose flour is 281 grams using the US customary cup and spoon-and-level method. Other flours: bread flour = 286g, cake flour = 257g, whole wheat = 270g, almond flour = 216g per 2¼ cups.
2¼ cups of granulated sugar is 450 grams. Brown sugar packed = 495g, powdered sugar = 270g, caster sugar = 450g per 2¼ cups.
2¼ cups of butter is 511 grams, equal to 36 tablespoons. This is 4 US butter sticks (454g) plus an extra 4 tablespoons (57g).
2¼ cups equals exactly 36 tablespoons or 108 teaspoons. You can measure this as 2 full cups (32 tablespoons) plus a quarter cup (4 tablespoons).
2¼ cups of flour (281g) is the classic amount in the original Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe — arguably the most followed cookie recipe in the world. That single recipe has made 2¼ cups one of the most searched flour measurements online.