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30 Grams to Cups

30g is about 2 tablespoons of most ingredients. Select your ingredient below for an exact result — density makes every answer different.

All-Purpose Flour
0.24
¼ cup
Bread Flour
0.24
¼ cup
Cake Flour
0.25
¼ cup
Whole Wheat Flour
0.25
¼ cup

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30 Grams to Cups — All 28 Ingredients

Complete conversion table for 30g 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.
Ingredient30g in CupsFractionTablespoonsTeaspoonsWeight (oz)Density
All-Purpose FlourFlour0.240¼ cup3.8 tbsp11.5 tsp1.06 oz125g
Bread FlourFlour0.236¼ cup3.8 tbsp11.3 tsp1.06 oz127g
Cake FlourFlour0.250¼ cup4.0 tbsp12.0 tsp1.06 oz120g
Whole Wheat FlourFlour0.250¼ cup4.0 tbsp12.0 tsp1.06 oz120g
Almond FlourFlour0.312⅓ cup5.0 tbsp15.0 tsp1.06 oz96g
Oat FlourFlour0.326⅓ cup5.2 tbsp15.7 tsp1.06 oz92g
Rye FlourFlour0.294⅓ cup4.7 tbsp14.1 tsp1.06 oz102g
Cocoa PowderBaking0.300⅓ cup4.8 tbsp14.4 tsp1.06 oz100g
CornstarchBaking0.234¼ cup3.8 tbsp11.2 tsp1.06 oz128g
Baking PowderBaking0.130⅛ cup2.1 tbsp6.3 tsp1.06 oz230g
CornmealGrains0.246¼ cup3.9 tbsp11.8 tsp1.06 oz122g
Rolled OatsGrains0.333⅓ cup5.3 tbsp16.0 tsp1.06 oz90g
Rice (Uncooked)Grains0.162⅛ cup2.6 tbsp7.8 tsp1.06 oz185g
Quinoa (Dry)Grains0.176⅛ cup2.8 tbsp8.5 tsp1.06 oz170g
Dry BreadcrumbsBaking0.278¼ cup4.4 tbsp13.3 tsp1.06 oz108g
Granulated SugarSugar0.150⅛ cup2.4 tbsp7.2 tsp1.06 oz200g
Brown Sugar (packed)Sugar0.136⅛ cup2.2 tbsp6.5 tsp1.06 oz220g
Powdered SugarSugar0.250¼ cup4.0 tbsp12.0 tsp1.06 oz120g
Caster SugarSugar0.150⅛ cup2.4 tbsp7.2 tsp1.06 oz200g
Raw SugarSugar0.143⅛ cup2.3 tbsp6.9 tsp1.06 oz210g
ButterFats0.132⅛ cup2.1 tbsp6.3 tsp1.06 oz227g
Vegetable OilFats0.138⅛ cup2.2 tbsp6.6 tsp1.06 oz218g
Olive OilFats0.139⅛ cup2.2 tbsp6.7 tsp1.06 oz216g
Coconut OilFats0.138⅛ cup2.2 tbsp6.6 tsp1.06 oz218g
Peanut ButterFats0.116⅛ cup1.9 tbsp5.6 tsp1.06 oz258g
WaterLiquids0.127⅛ cup2.0 tbsp6.1 tsp1.06 oz237g
Milk (Whole)Liquids0.122⅛ cup2.0 tbsp5.9 tsp1.06 oz245g
HoneyLiquids0.0881 tbsp cup1.4 tbsp4.2 tsp1.06 oz340g

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

Most-Searched: 30g to Cups

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All-Purpose Flour
0.24
¼ cup
3.8 tablespoons
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Granulated Sugar
0.15
⅛ cup
2.4 tablespoons
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Butter
0.13
⅛ cup
2.1 tablespoons
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Rolled Oats
0.33
⅓ cup
5.3 tablespoons
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Cocoa Powder
0.30
⅓ cup
4.8 tablespoons
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Honey
0.09
1 tbsp cup
1.4 tablespoons
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Rice (Uncooked)
0.16
⅛ cup
2.6 tablespoons
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Milk (Whole)
0.12
⅛ cup
2.0 tablespoons
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30 Grams of Flour in Different Cup Standards

The same 30 grams gives different cup amounts depending on which country's cup standard your recipe uses.

Cup Standard30g of FlourCup VolumeFraction
US Cup0.240 cups236.6ml¼ cup
Metric Cup0.227 cups250.0ml¼ cup
US Legal Cup0.237 cups240.0ml¼ cup
Imperial Cup (UK)0.200 cups284.1ml¼ cup

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

Understanding 30 Grams in the Kitchen

30 grams is about 2 tablespoons of most ingredients — a common single-serve portion and the standard serving size for many cereals. Because cups measure volume rather than mass, the same 30g weight occupies very different volumes depending on the ingredient's density. 30g of all-purpose flour (¼ cup) fills the cup loosely as fine particles trap air, while 30g of honey (1 tbsp cup) sinks to the bottom of the cup as a dense liquid.

The formula is simple: cups = grams ÷ grams-per-cup density. For 30g of flour: 30 ÷ 125 = 0.24 cups. For 30g of sugar: 30 ÷ 200 = 0.15 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 30g 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 30g of all-purpose flour, these differences produce meaningfully different cup amounts, especially at larger gram weights. Always check which cup standard your recipe uses.

30 Grams to Cups — Frequently Asked Questions

30 grams of all-purpose flour is 0.24 cups (¼ 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.
30 grams of granulated sugar is 0.15 cups (⅛ 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.
30 grams of butter is approximately 0.13 cups (2.1 tablespoons). US butter sticks weigh 113g (½ cup) or 227g (1 cup). 30g 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 30g, flour measures 0.24 cups while honey measures only 0.09 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 30g of flour: US cup = 0.24 cups, metric cup = 0.23 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. 30g of flour = 3.8 tablespoons. 30g of granulated sugar = 2.4 tablespoons. 30g of water = 2.0 tablespoons. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup and 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.
30g is about 2 tablespoons of most ingredients — a common single-serve portion and the standard serving size for many cereals. In baking terms, 30g of all-purpose flour gives you 0.24 cups and 30g of granulated sugar gives you 0.15 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 30g 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 30g of flour: 30 ÷ 125 = 0.24 cups. Use measuring spoons for small amounts: 30g of flour ≈ 3.8 tablespoons. Our calculator above lets you select any ingredient and get the result instantly.
30g of flour (0.24 cups) appears in many recipes. It's a small dusting or thickening amount. Use our ingredient pages for full recipe-specific conversion tables for every ingredient.

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