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Grams per Cup — Flour, Sugar, Butter & 80 More
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0.80 cups
4/5 cup
16.0 tbsp • 189ml • 3.53oz
100g ÷ 125g/cup = 0.800 cups
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Measuring Flour
Spoon flour loosely into the measuring cup and level with a straight edge. Never scoop directly from the bag — packing can add up to 30% extra flour and make baked goods dense.
Measuring Sugar
Granulated sugar: scoop and level — it flows freely and measures consistently. Brown sugar: pack firmly into the cup so it holds its shape when turned out. Powdered sugar: spoon and level like flour.
Measuring Liquids
Use a clear liquid measuring cup placed on a flat surface. Bend to read the measurement at eye level at the bottom of the meniscus (the curved surface of the liquid) for an accurate reading.
Use Weight When Possible
A digital kitchen scale eliminates all variation from packing, scooping, and measuring technique. For precision baking — bread, pastry, choux — always weigh. Cup measures are fine for forgiving recipes.
Sources
USDA FoodData Central ↗
King Arthur Baking Weight Chart ↗
Reviewed August 2026 · Spoon-and-level method throughout unless noted
Grams per Cup — Full Reference by Category
105+ ingredients across 10 categories. All values use the US customary cup (236.6 ml) with the spoon-and-level method for dry goods. Linked ingredient names open a full converter page.
Flours
12 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose FlourPopular | 125g | 7.8g | 2.6g |
| Bread FlourPopular | 127g | 7.9g | 2.6g |
| Cake FlourPopular | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Whole Wheat FlourPopular | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Almond FlourPopular | 96g | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Oat Flour | 92g | 5.8g | 1.9g |
| Rye Flour | 102g | 6.4g | 2.1g |
| Coconut Flour | 128g | 8.0g | 2.7g |
| Spelt Flour | 100g | 6.2g | 2.1g |
| Self-Rising Flour | 125g | 7.8g | 2.6g |
| Rice Flour | 158g | 9.9g | 3.3g |
| Buckwheat Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
Sugars & Sweeteners
10 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated SugarPopular | 200g | 12.5g | 4.2g |
| Brown Sugar (packed)Popular | 220g | 13.8g | 4.6g |
| Powdered SugarPopular | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| HoneyPopular | 340g | 21.2g | 7.1g |
| Maple SyrupPopular | 322g | 20.1g | 6.7g |
| Molasses | 328g | 20.5g | 6.8g |
| Caster Sugar | 200g | 12.5g | 4.2g |
| Raw Sugar | 210g | 13.1g | 4.4g |
| Coconut Sugar | 180g | 11.2g | 3.8g |
| Corn Syrup | 340g | 21.2g | 7.1g |
Fats & Oils
8 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| ButterPopular | 227g | 14.2g | 4.7g |
| Vegetable OilPopular | 218g | 13.6g | 4.5g |
| Olive OilPopular | 216g | 13.5g | 4.5g |
| Coconut OilPopular | 218g | 13.6g | 4.5g |
| Shortening | 190g | 11.9g | 4.0g |
| Ghee | 218g | 13.6g | 4.5g |
| Lard | 205g | 12.8g | 4.3g |
| Margarine | 227g | 14.2g | 4.7g |
Dairy
10 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (Whole)Popular | 245g | 15.3g | 5.1g |
| Heavy CreamPopular | 238g | 14.9g | 5.0g |
| ButtermilkPopular | 245g | 15.3g | 5.1g |
| Sour CreamPopular | 240g | 15.0g | 5.0g |
| Cream CheesePopular | 232g | 14.5g | 4.8g |
| Greek YogurtPopular | 245g | 15.3g | 5.1g |
| Yogurt (Plain) | 245g | 15.3g | 5.1g |
| Condensed Milk | 306g | 19.1g | 6.4g |
| Evaporated Milk | 252g | 15.8g | 5.2g |
| Ricotta Cheese | 246g | 15.4g | 5.1g |
Liquids
8 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaterPopular | 237g | 14.8g | 4.9g |
| Chicken BrothPopular | 240g | 15.0g | 5.0g |
| Vegetable Broth | 240g | 15.0g | 5.0g |
| Coconut MilkPopular | 226g | 14.1g | 4.7g |
| Almond Milk | 244g | 15.2g | 5.1g |
| Oat Milk | 244g | 15.2g | 5.1g |
| Lemon JuicePopular | 244g | 15.2g | 5.1g |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | 239g | 14.9g | 5.0g |
Grains & Cereals
12 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolled OatsPopular | 90g | 5.6g | 1.9g |
| Rice (Uncooked)Popular | 185g | 11.6g | 3.9g |
| Quinoa (Dry)Popular | 170g | 10.6g | 3.5g |
| Cornmeal | 122g | 7.6g | 2.5g |
| Steel-Cut Oats | 160g | 10.0g | 3.3g |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | 108g | 6.8g | 2.2g |
| Millet | 200g | 12.5g | 4.2g |
| Bulgur | 140g | 8.8g | 2.9g |
| Farro | 180g | 11.2g | 3.8g |
| Barley | 200g | 12.5g | 4.2g |
| Couscous | 173g | 10.8g | 3.6g |
| Pasta (Dry, Penne) | 100g | 6.2g | 2.1g |
Baking Essentials
12 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa PowderPopular | 100g | 6.2g | 2.1g |
| CornstarchPopular | 128g | 8.0g | 2.7g |
| Baking PowderPopular | 230g | 14.4g | 4.8g |
| Baking SodaPopular | 288g | 18.0g | 6.0g |
| Table SaltPopular | 292g | 18.2g | 6.1g |
| Chocolate ChipsPopular | 170g | 10.6g | 3.5g |
| Active Dry Yeast | 150g | 9.4g | 3.1g |
| Cream of Tartar | 150g | 9.4g | 3.1g |
| Arrowroot | 128g | 8.0g | 2.7g |
| Tapioca Starch | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Vanilla ExtractPopular | 208g | 13.0g | 4.3g |
| Psyllium Husk | 84g | 5.2g | 1.8g |
Nuts & Seeds
13 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut ButterPopular | 258g | 16.1g | 5.4g |
| Almonds (Whole) | 143g | 8.9g | 3.0g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 109g | 6.8g | 2.3g |
| Cashews | 137g | 8.6g | 2.9g |
| Chia SeedsPopular | 160g | 10.0g | 3.3g |
| Flax Seeds | 168g | 10.5g | 3.5g |
| Sesame Seeds | 144g | 9.0g | 3.0g |
| Sunflower Seeds | 140g | 8.8g | 2.9g |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 129g | 8.1g | 2.7g |
| Almond Butter | 256g | 16.0g | 5.3g |
| Tahini | 256g | 16.0g | 5.3g |
| Hemp Seeds | 160g | 10.0g | 3.3g |
Spices & Herbs
12 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon (Ground)Popular | 125g | 7.8g | 2.6g |
| Garlic PowderPopular | 152g | 9.5g | 3.2g |
| Cumin (Ground)Popular | 104g | 6.5g | 2.2g |
| PaprikaPopular | 109g | 6.8g | 2.3g |
| Black PepperPopular | 116g | 7.2g | 2.4g |
| Chili PowderPopular | 128g | 8.0g | 2.7g |
| Turmeric (Ground) | 136g | 8.5g | 2.8g |
| Ginger (Ground) | 96g | 6.0g | 2.0g |
| Nutmeg (Ground) | 112g | 7.0g | 2.3g |
| Oregano (Dried)Popular | 28g | 1.8g | 0.6g |
| Onion Powder | 112g | 7.0g | 2.3g |
| Curry PowderPopular | 112g | 7.0g | 2.3g |
Condiments & Sauces
8 items| Ingredient | g / cup | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayonnaisePopular | 232g | 14.5g | 4.8g |
| KetchupPopular | 272g | 17.0g | 5.7g |
| Soy SaucePopular | 255g | 15.9g | 5.3g |
| Tomato PastePopular | 262g | 16.4g | 5.5g |
| Sriracha | 266g | 16.6g | 5.5g |
| Miso Paste | 275g | 17.2g | 5.7g |
| Balsamic Vinegar | 255g | 15.9g | 5.3g |
| BBQ Sauce | 280g | 17.5g | 5.8g |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ingredient densities and grams-to-cups conversions.
1 US cup of all-purpose flour = 125g (spoon-and-level method). Bread flour = 127g. Cake flour = 120g. Almond flour = 96g. Whole wheat flour = 120g. These values assume you spoon the flour loosely into the cup and level with a straight edge. Scooping directly from the bag can add 15–25% extra flour and should be avoided for precision baking.
1 US cup of granulated sugar = 200g. Brown sugar (firmly packed) = 220g. Powdered (icing) sugar = 120g. Caster sugar = 200g. Raw sugar = 210g. Coconut sugar = 180g. Honey = 340g. Maple syrup = 322g. The density variation between sugar types is significant — always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Because cups measure volume, not weight. A cup is a fixed 236.6ml container (US). How many grams fit into that volume depends entirely on the ingredient's density — how tightly its particles pack together. Honey (340g/cup) is nearly 4× heavier per cup than rolled oats (90g/cup) because honey is a dense liquid while oats are hollow flakes. There is no single grams-per-cup conversion — it must be ingredient-specific.
Yes, significantly. The US customary cup = 236.6ml. The metric cup (used in Australia, Canada, South Africa) = 250ml — about 5.7% larger. The UK imperial cup = 284.1ml — 20% larger than the US cup. For 1 cup of all-purpose flour: US cup = 125g, Metric cup = 132g, UK cup = 151g. Always identify which cup standard your recipe uses before converting. Our calculator includes a cup standard switcher.
Use the spoon-and-level method: (1) Fluff the flour in its container with a spoon or fork. (2) Spoon flour loosely into the measuring cup — do not scoop or tap. (3) Level off the top with a straight-edged spatula or knife. This gives approximately 125g per US cup. Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour and can give 140–155g per cup, making your baked goods dense. For best results, always use a digital kitchen scale.
Yes, slightly. Flour density varies by brand, protein content, and how it was milled. Standard all-purpose flour ranges from 120–130g per US cup across brands. King Arthur Flour uses 120g/cup on their website; Bob's Red Mill uses 130g/cup. Our values use 125g/cup as the widely accepted midpoint. For professional baking, weigh all ingredients by grams for brand-independent consistency.