Convert grams to cups (for flour, sugar, butter and more)

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How to convert grams to cups (or back again) without losing your mind.

Grams measure weight, while cups measure volume - which is why converting between them depends on the ingredients you are using.

Whether you're baking cookies, whipping up pancakes, or doubling grandma's cake, we've all been there - a recipe gives you grams, and you only have cups (or vice-versa). That's where this handy grams to cups conversion tool comes in. Just select your ingredient, punch in the amount and get accurate measurements fast - no more guesswork, no complicated calculations, just a quick, accurate result!

Jump to:

• How this calculator works
• Convert oven temperatures
• Why weighing ingredients is more accurate than using cups
• My recommended way to fill a measuring cup
• Different types of measuring cups
• Let's talk about measuring spoons
• Useful conversions
• Convert US cups to tablespoons
• Convert grams to ounces
• Convert US cups to millilitres and metric cups
• Other common kitchen measurements
• FAQ
• Save for reference
• Baking recipes

How this calculator works

In a nutshell, this is how the grams to cups calculator works (and why you should use it):

• Uses ingredient-specific weights.
• Converts a measure to 6 different units instantaneously.
• Accounts for different-sized cups - both US (240 ml) and metric (250 ml).
• Converts between weight and volume accurately and consistently.
• Eliminates rounding errors.

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Convert from	Grams US Cups Metric Cups Ounces Millilitres Tablespoons
Amount to convert		(eg 100 or .5)

Result

Grams		US Cups
Ounces		Metric Cups
Millilitres		Tablespoons

Are you trying to convert grams to cups and getting different answers every time? I'm not surprised! Conversions can be fiddly, especially when different ingredients all weigh differently.

That's why I put together this simple grams to cups conversion calculator, which enables you to convert ingredients between grams, cups, ounces, millilitres and tablespoons at the push of a button.

Just select your ingredient from the drop-down list, then pop in the amount and unit you want to convert and click on the 'CONVERT' button. You'll get an accurate result in seconds - no maths, no guessing and no ruined bakes.

It's one of those pages that's worth bookmarking, because you'll probably come across plenty of recipes that you'd like to make but aren't quite sure how to convert from one unit to another!

Convert oven temperatures

If you need to convert oven temperatures, I've got you covered too. Just select the unit (Celsius, Fahrenheit or Gas), enter the temperature, and this calculator will convert it to the other units for you.

Unit	Celsius Fahrenheit Gas Mark
Temperature		(Enter a number)

Result

° Celsius
° Fahrenheit
Gas Mark

Why weighing ingredients is more accurate than using cups

The most accurate way to measure ingredients, especially when baking, is to use a kitchen scale. Weighing ingredients in grams (or ounces) removes the guesswork that comes with measuring by volume, as cups can vary depending on how ingredients are packed, scooped or sifted.

Here's a simple example using flour. Both of these cups below are filled with flour, yet the difference in weight is clear.

That's a 20-gram difference using the same cup and the same ingredient. The variation can become even greater if the flour is sifted before measuring.

After plenty of testing (and a fair bit of trial and error), I standardised on 1 cup of flour weighing 140 grams, or 16 tablespoons. This standardisation balances accuracy with pratticality and reflects how most home bakers actually measure flour. It is the value used as the basis for the conversion calculator on this page.

I tend to develop a recipe using weight as the measurement (grams and/or ounces), and once I'm happy that it works, I convert the measurements to cups (using my calculator, of course 😁) and make it again to check. Only once I'm happy everything is working as it should, does the recipe get published.

My recommended way to fill a measuring cup

Based on the points above, this is the most consistent and accurate way to measure dry ingredients using cups.

• Use a tablespoon to transfer flour from the container into your measuring cup.
• Continue spooning in the flour until it is slightly heaped above the rim.
• Avoid pressing or compacting the flour as you fill the cup.
• Use the back of a knife (or another flat edge) to level the flour flush with the rim.

This method is more reliable than scooping directly from the container, which could possibly compact the flour, resulting in using more than the recipe intends.

Different types of measuring cups

You may or may not be aware, but there are two slightly different types of measuring cups commonly used in recipes:

• US (or US customary) cups - hold 240ml of liquid and are the standard in the United States.
• Metric cups- hold 250 ml of liquid and are used in most other parts of the world.

Because a large proportion of my readers are based in the US, all my recipes are based on the US customary (240 ml) cup. However, the conversion calculator on this page can be used to convert ingredients using both US and metric cup measurements.

That said, the difference between the two cup sizes is relatively small. As long as you use the same size cup throughout the entire recipe, the proportions will remain the same, and your recipe will still work.

For the most reliable results, particularly in baking, using a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients is always the best option. It takes the guesswork out of measuring and helps ensure your bakes turn out as intended.

Let's talk about measuring spoons

• Measuring spoons are one of the most useful tools in the kitchen, especially for smaller quantities where accuracy still matters, but tiny variations won't ruin a recipe.
• The important thing to bear in mind is that unless a recipe states otherwise, all teaspoon and tablespoon measurements should be level and not heaped.
• I use a double-sided set of measuring spoons - one end is a standard round shape, while the other is long and narrow. The narrow end is particularly handy for scooping spices straight out of small jars without tipping half the contents over the counter.
• Being double-sided, these spoons work well for both dry and wet ingredients, so there's no need to swap tools halfway through the recipe.
• Because a spoon holds a much smaller amount than a cup, being slightly over or under isn't usually critical. A small difference in a teaspoon or tablespoon won't affect the final result anywhere near as much as a heavy-handed cup of flour would.
• For everyday cooking and baking, measuring spoons are a reliable and convenient option, especially when paired with a kitchen scale for larger amounts.

You can follow this link to Amazon to see the magnetic measuring spoons I use.

Useful conversions

Here are a few standard conversions that you may find useful. These are general reference values and work best when you stick to the same measuring system throughout a recipe.

Convert US cups to tablespoons

1 tablespoon = 1/16th cup - there are 16 tablespoons in one cup

US Cups	Tablespoons
1 cup	16 tablespoons
⅞ cup	14 tablespoon
¾ cup	12 tablespoons
⅝ cup	10 tablespoons
½ cup	8 tablespoons
⅜ cup	6 tablespoons
¼ cup	4 tablespoons
⅛ cup	2 tablespoons
1/16 cup	1 tablespoon

Convert grams to ounces

There are 28.35 grams in one ounce, so to convert between grams and ounces, you can either multiply the ounces by 28.35 or divide the grams by 28.35

These amounts are rounded to the most sensible result for everyday cooking and baking:

Grams	Ounces
10 grams	¼ oz
15 grams	½ oz
20 grams	¾ oz
30 grams	1 oz
40 grams	1½ oz
50 grams	1¾ oz
75 grams	2¾ oz
100 grams	3½ oz
150 grams	5¼ oz
200 grams	7 oz
225 grams	8 oz

Convert US cups to millilitres and metric cups

There is not much difference between a US cup and a metric cup, just slightly more than half a tablespoon. As long as you use the same type of cup throughout a recipe, the proportions will remain the same

US Cup	Metric Cup	Millilitres
¼ cup	0.24	60 ml
⅓ cup	0.32	80 ml
½ cup	0.47	120 ml
⅔ cup	0.63	160 ml
¾ cup	0.71	180 ml
1 cup	0.95	240 ml
1.06 cups	1	250 ml

Quick reference

• 1 US cup =16 tablespoons = 240 ml = 0.95 metric cups
• 1 metric cup = 16.6 tablespoons = 250 ml = 1.06 US cups

Other common kitchen measurements

Measurement	Equivalent
1 teaspoon	5 ml
1 tablespoon	3 teaspoons
1 tablespoon	15 ml
1 ounce	28.35 grams
1 gram	0.035 oz
1 pound	16 ounces
2 cups	1 pint
1 stick butter (US)	113 grams (or 4 ounces)

FAQ

Save for reference

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Alternatively, you can save it by clicking on the floating heart icon on the right-hand side of the screen.

If you cook or bake regularly, don't forget to bookmark this page. It's one of those tools you'll come back to again and again!

Baking recipes

While you're here, you might like to take a look at some of my baking recipes. (They all have the ingredients listed in both cups and grams 😁)

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