Conversion table
1/2 cup to Grams
Half a cup equals 8 tablespoons, but the gram weight depends entirely on the ingredient. Flour, sugar, butter, and honey all weigh differently.
1/2 cup Equals How Many Grams?
| Ingredient | 1/2 cup equals | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 63g | 125g |
| Bread Flour | 64g | 127g |
| Cake Flour | 57g | 114g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 60g | 120g |
| Almond Flour | 48g | 96g |
| Oat Flour | 52g | 104g |
| Rye Flour | 51g | 102g |
| Granulated Sugar | 100g | 200g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 110g | 220g |
| Powdered Sugar | 60g | 120g |
| Caster Sugar | 100g | 200g |
| Honey | 170g | 340g |
| Maple Syrup | 161g | 322g |
| Molasses | 164g | 328g |
| Butter | 114g | 227g |
| Margarine | 114g | 227g |
| Vegetable Oil | 109g | 218g |
| Olive Oil | 108g | 216g |
| Coconut Oil | 109g | 218g |
| Peanut Butter | 129g | 258g |
| Milk (Whole) | 123g | 245g |
| Heavy Cream | 119g | 238g |
| Sour Cream | 121g | 242g |
| Greek Yogurt | 123g | 245g |
| Cream Cheese | 116g | 232g |
| Buttermilk | 123g | 245g |
| Condensed Milk | 153g | 306g |
| Rolled Oats | 45g | 90g |
| Rice (Uncooked) | 93g | 185g |
| Quinoa (Dry) | 85g | 170g |
| Cornmeal | 82g | 163g |
| Couscous | 87g | 173g |
| Almonds (Whole) | 72g | 143g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 60g | 120g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 55g | 109g |
| Cashews | 69g | 137g |
| Chia Seeds | 84g | 168g |
| Sesame Seeds | 72g | 144g |
| Cocoa Powder | 43g | 86g |
| Chocolate Chips | 85g | 170g |
| Cornstarch | 64g | 128g |
| Breadcrumbs | 54g | 108g |
| Shredded Coconut | 47g | 93g |
| Raisins | 83g | 165g |
| Baking Powder | 110g | 220g |
| Baking Soda | 144g | 288g |
| Salt (Fine) | 144g | 288g |
| Water | 118g | 236g |
| Lemon Juice | 122g | 244g |
| Chicken Broth | 120g | 240g |
| Coconut Milk | 113g | 226g |
| Soy Sauce | 128g | 255g |
| Cinnamon (Ground) | 63g | 125g |
| Paprika | 55g | 109g |
| Garlic Powder | 76g | 152g |
| Parmesan (Grated) | 50g | 100g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 57g | 113g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 56g | 112g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 75g | 150g |
| Tomato Paste | 131g | 262g |
| Pumpkin Puree | 123g | 245g |
| Mashed Banana | 113g | 225g |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour is 63 grams using the US customary cup and spoon-and-level measuring method. Scooping directly from the bag can give 75–80g due to compaction. Other flour types: bread flour = 64g, cake flour = 57g, whole wheat flour = 60g, almond flour = 48g per 1/2 cup.
1/2 cup of granulated sugar is 100 grams. Brown sugar (packed) = 110g, powdered sugar = 60g, caster sugar = 100g per 1/2 cup.
1/2 cup of butter is 114 grams, which equals exactly 8 tablespoons or one full US butter stick. This is one of the most common baking amounts for cakes and cookies.
1/2 cup equals exactly 8 tablespoons or 24 teaspoons. If you need to measure without a 1/2 cup measure, use 8 level tablespoons for the same volume.
1/2 cup of water is 118g using the US customary cup (236.588ml ÷ 2 = 118.3ml ≈ 118g). If your recipe uses the US legal cup (240ml), 1/2 cup of water is exactly 120g. Use the cup standard switcher in the converter above to match your recipe.