Cups2Grams

Baking Conversion Chart — 10 Essential Ingredients

Quick-reference grams-to-cups values for the most common baking staples in one table

10 ingredients
Grams to cups
US cup standard

Master Reference Table

Ingredient ¼ cup ⅓ cup ½ cup ¾ cup 1 cup
All-Purpose Flour 31g 42g 63g 94g 125g
Bread Flour 32g 43g 64g 96g 127g
Cake Flour 29g 38g 57g 86g 114g
Granulated Sugar 50g 67g 100g 150g 200g
Brown Sugar (packed) 55g 73g 110g 165g 220g
Powdered Sugar 30g 40g 60g 90g 120g
Butter 57g 76g 113g 170g 227g
Rolled Oats 23g 30g 45g 68g 90g
Honey 85g 113g 170g 255g 340g
Whole Milk 61g 81g 122g 183g 244g

Quick Lookups (Grams per Cup)

All-Purpose Flour

125g

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Bread Flour

127g

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Cake Flour

114g

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Granulated Sugar

200g

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Brown Sugar

220g (packed)

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Powdered Sugar

120g

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Butter

227g

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Rolled Oats

90g

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Honey

340g

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Whole Milk

244g

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Cocoa Powder

85g

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Cornstarch

128g

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Measuring Accuracy Matters

Why Ingredient Density Matters

You cannot use a universal ratio like "1 cup = 240 grams" because volume doesn't equal weight. A cup of fluffy flour weighs much less (125g) than a cup of dense honey (340g).

The Spoon-and-Level Method

When measuring flour or dry ingredients by volume (cups), always fluff the ingredient, spoon it into your cup, and level it off with a flat edge. Never scoop directly.

When to Use a Scale

For consistent, reliable baking results, ditch the cups and use a digital kitchen scale. Measuring by grams guarantees accuracy down to the gram, ensuring your recipes succeed every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common gram-to-cup conversion error in baking?

Using a single universal conversion ratio instead of ingredient-specific density values.

How many grams is 1 cup of flour?

125 grams (all-purpose, spoon-and-level).

How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?

200 grams granulated; 220g brown (packed); 120g powdered.

Which ingredient has the highest grams per cup?

Honey at 340g/cup.

Which ingredient has the lowest grams per cup?

Cocoa powder and rolled oats at approximately 85-90g/cup.

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