Conversion table
2 1/2 cups to Grams
Two and a half cups equals 40 tablespoons. The exact gram weight depends on the ingredient — flour gives you 313g, granulated sugar 500g, and butter 568g for the same 2½ cup volume.
2 1/2 cups Equals How Many Grams?
| Ingredient | 2 1/2 cups equals | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 313g | 125g |
| Bread Flour | 318g | 127g |
| Cake Flour | 285g | 114g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 300g | 120g |
| Almond Flour | 240g | 96g |
| Oat Flour | 260g | 104g |
| Rye Flour | 255g | 102g |
| Granulated Sugar | 500g | 200g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 550g | 220g |
| Powdered Sugar | 300g | 120g |
| Caster Sugar | 500g | 200g |
| Honey | 850g | 340g |
| Maple Syrup | 805g | 322g |
| Molasses | 820g | 328g |
| Butter | 568g | 227g |
| Margarine | 568g | 227g |
| Vegetable Oil | 545g | 218g |
| Olive Oil | 540g | 216g |
| Coconut Oil | 545g | 218g |
| Peanut Butter | 645g | 258g |
| Milk (Whole) | 613g | 245g |
| Heavy Cream | 595g | 238g |
| Sour Cream | 605g | 242g |
| Greek Yogurt | 613g | 245g |
| Cream Cheese | 580g | 232g |
| Buttermilk | 613g | 245g |
| Condensed Milk | 765g | 306g |
| Rolled Oats | 225g | 90g |
| Rice (Uncooked) | 463g | 185g |
| Quinoa (Dry) | 425g | 170g |
| Cornmeal | 408g | 163g |
| Couscous | 433g | 173g |
| Almonds (Whole) | 358g | 143g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 300g | 120g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 273g | 109g |
| Cashews | 343g | 137g |
| Chia Seeds | 420g | 168g |
| Sesame Seeds | 360g | 144g |
| Cocoa Powder | 215g | 86g |
| Chocolate Chips | 425g | 170g |
| Cornstarch | 320g | 128g |
| Breadcrumbs | 270g | 108g |
| Shredded Coconut | 233g | 93g |
| Raisins | 413g | 165g |
| Baking Powder | 550g | 220g |
| Baking Soda | 720g | 288g |
| Salt (Fine) | 720g | 288g |
| Water | 590g | 236g |
| Lemon Juice | 610g | 244g |
| Chicken Broth | 600g | 240g |
| Coconut Milk | 565g | 226g |
| Soy Sauce | 638g | 255g |
| Cinnamon (Ground) | 313g | 125g |
| Paprika | 273g | 109g |
| Garlic Powder | 380g | 152g |
| Parmesan (Grated) | 250g | 100g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 283g | 113g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 280g | 112g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 375g | 150g |
| Tomato Paste | 655g | 262g |
| Pumpkin Puree | 613g | 245g |
| Mashed Banana | 563g | 225g |
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2½ cups of All-Purpose Flour
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- 313
- ounces
- 11.0
- g per cup
- 125
1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g
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Frequently Asked Questions
2½ cups of all-purpose flour is 313 grams using the US customary cup and spoon-and-level method. Other flours: bread flour = 318g, cake flour = 285g, whole wheat = 300g, almond flour = 240g per 2½ cups.
2½ cups of granulated sugar is 500 grams — exactly half a kilogram. Brown sugar packed = 550g, powdered sugar = 300g, caster sugar = 500g per 2½ cups.
2½ cups of butter is 568 grams, equal to 40 tablespoons or exactly 5 US butter sticks.
2½ cups equals exactly 40 tablespoons or 120 teaspoons. It also equals 20 fluid ounces or 591ml.
2½ cups of rolled oats is 225 grams. This is a typical amount for a large batch of granola or an oat-based crumble topping. Despite taking up 2½ cups of volume, oats weigh far less than the same volume of flour or sugar.