Cups To Grams
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Cups to Grams

Convert recipe cups into exact metric grams for flour, sugar, butter, and over 50 ingredients.

ModeCups (c) → Grams (g)
cups
Presets:
Converted Grams (g):
--grams
Weight (g) = Cups × Weight of 1 Cup (Density in g)

Cups to Grams Reference Chart

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1

Scientific Precision

Culinary conversions account for physical density differences between aerated powders (flour), crystalline solids (sugar), and emulsions (butter).

2

Global Standards

Easily navigate discrepancies between US Customary (236.6 ml), US Legal (240 ml), Metric (250 ml), and UK Imperial measurements.

3

Instant Kitchen Math

Eliminate guesswork while scaling recipes up or down. Copy results with one click for easy note-taking and baking journals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of all-purpose flour?↓
When spooned and leveled into a US standard cup, 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs exactly 120 grams (King Arthur standard). Dipped and scooped flour can weigh up to 140–150 grams.
How many grams is 1 cup of granulated white sugar?↓
1 cup of granulated white sugar weighs 200 grams in a standard US cup (or 208g in a 250ml metric cup).
What is the formula to convert cups to grams?↓
Grams = Cups × (Grams per Cup for the chosen ingredient). Because volume measures space and grams measure weight, every ingredient has a unique conversion multiplier.