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    Convert grams to cups - cookery conversion calculator

    Published: May 23, 2020 · Modified: Sep 28, 2024 by VJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Does the fabulous recipe you just found have the ingredients listed in the wrong measurements? No problem. I've developed this handy cookery conversion calculator to help you convert any recipe into your preferred measurements. You can convert grams to cups, cups to tablespoons, ounces to grams, and even convert your recipes into millilitres! And of course, if you want to convert cups to grams I've got you covered too. The calculator converts both ways!

    List of available conversions.

    UPDATE - I've just added a calculator to convert oven temperatures between Celcius, Fahrenheit, and Gas Mark.

    Jump to:
    • Convert grams to cups
    • Convert oven temperatures
    • How to use the calculators
    • Cup measurements
    • A measuring scale is more accurate
    • Useful conversions
    • Convert US cups to tablespoons
    • Convert Grams to Ounces
    • Convert US cups to Millilitres and Metric cups
    • Other measurements
    • Ingredients used in calculator
    • Save for reference

    Convert grams to cups

    It is so frustrating to find a fabulous recipe, only to find the ingredients are listed in grams when you prefer to measure your ingredients in cups. I often see comments on recipes in various Facebook recipe-sharing groups along the lines of 'Oh I'd love to make this recipe, but I don't know how to convert grams to cups'.

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

    Did you know that the query 'convert grams to cups' is searched on Google tens of thousands of times per month?

    To make life a little bit easier, I've put together this handy calculator that allows you to convert from grams to cups, from cups to grams, from cups to ounces, and even from millilitres to tablespoons.

    Why not add this page to your internet bookmarks so you can find it easily next time you need to convert your ingredients from grams to cups?

    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 for you.

    Unit
    Temperature (Enter a number)
    Result
    ° Celsius
    ° Fahrenheit
    Gas Mark

    How to use the calculators

    Grams to cups

    I think the most common conversion is from grams to cups, as we convert between US and English recipes, but I know my South African readers would want to convert their recipes into millilitres.

    • Select an ingredient -Select the ingredient you want from the drop-down list. To make it easy to find the ingredients you are looking for, I have listed them alphabetically. Alternatively, enter a letter and the list will display the first ingredient starting with that letter. There is a comprehensive list of ingredients to select from and I will be adding more ingredients periodically.
    • Select the unit to convert from - this is the measurement in the original recipe. For example, if the original recipe states 100 grams, select 'Grams' from the dropdown list. You can select from Grams, US cups, Metric cups, Ounces, Millilitres or Tablespoons.
    • Enter the amount you want to convert from into the 'Amount to convert' field - this must be a number. For example, to convert 100 grams of flour, enter 100, or if you are converting from cups and would like to convert ½ cup of flour, enter .5.
    • Press the convert button - the conversions will be displayed in the table below the calculator. You can convert anything between grams, US cups, Metric cups, ounces, millilitres and tablespoons.

    If the results of the cup conversions do not work out to whole cups, the results will show as cups + tablespoons.

    If there is a particular ingredient you want, that isn't on the list, please let me know (you can email me at [email protected]). Otherwise, just request it in the comments below and I will add it for you.

    Temperature

    Select your preferred unit of heat - either Celsius, Fahrenheit or Gas Mark. Enter the degrees in the Temperature field. Press 'Convert' and the calculator will display the corresponding temperatures for you.

    Cup measurements

    Depending on where you live in the world, a cup size can differ. In the US, the standard cup size is 240 ml. The rest of the Western world uses the metric cup size which is 250 ml. Because there is such a small difference between US and metric cups (10 ml - or 2 teaspoons), it shouldn't make too much difference to your recipe if you use either cup. Just use the same measuring cup for all ingredients in your recipe.

    With the exception of the metric cup measurements, all the calculations are based on the US cups.

    The calculations for ounces are for weight, not volume. Fluid ounces are not included.

    A measuring scale is more accurate

    To be perfectly honest, I find I get a more accurate result if I use my measuring scales rather than measuring cups.

    There is a reason for this. The weight of ingredients in a cup can vary depending on a number of factors:

    • how tightly packed the cup is.
    • whether the flour has been sifted before being packed into the cup.
    • how evenly the top of the cup has been levelled.

    As you can see from the pictures below there is a 20 gram difference between 2 cups of flour. The first has been scooped and levelled and the second has been packed slightly before being levelled. If you were to pack the flour even more firmly in the cup, the weight would go up even more.

    Two measuring cups filled with flour, showing the difference in weight depending on how tightly packed the flour is in the cup.

    You will also get different results for ingredients that have to be chopped, eg nuts, as the amount you will get in the cup will vary depending on how small the nuts have been chopped.

    My advice to you would be to invest in an electronic scale and get perfect results every time.

    Useful conversions

    Here are a few standard conversions that you may find useful.

    Convert US cups to tablespoons

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

    1 cup16 tablespoons
    15/16 cup¾ cup + 3 tablespoon
    ⅞ cup¾ cup + 2 tablespoon
    13/16 cup¾ cup + 1 tablespoon
    ¾ cup12 tablespoons
    11/16 cup½ cup + 3 tablespoons
    ⅝ cup½ cup + 2 tablespoons
    9/16 cup½ cup + 1 tablespoon
    ½ cup8 tablespoons
    7/16 cup¼ cup + 3 tablespoons
    ⅜ cup¼ cup + 3 tablespoons
    5/16 cup¼ cup + 1 tablespoons
    ¼ cup4 tablespoons
    3/16 cup3 tablespoons
    ⅛ cup2 tablespoons
    1/16 cup1 tablespoon

    Convert Grams to Ounces

    These amounts are rounded to the most sensible result.

    10 grams0.25 ounces
    20 grams0.75 ounces
    30 grams1 ounce
    50 grams1 ¾ ounces
    75 grams2 ¾ ounces
    100 grams3 ½ ounces
    150 grams5 ¼ ounces
    200 grams7 ounces
    225 grams8 ounces

    Convert US cups to Millilitres and Metric cups

    There is not much difference between a US cup and a Metric cup, and as long as you stick to the same cup for your recipe there should not be any noticeable difference in the outcome.

    • 1 US cup =16 tablespoons / 240 ml / 0.95 metric cups
    • 1 metric cup = 16.6 tablespoons / 250 ml / 1.06 US cups
    US CupMetric CupMillilitres
    .25 .2460 ml
    .26.2562.5
    .5.47120
    .53.5125
    .75.71180
    .79.75187.5
    1.95240
    1.061250

    Other measurements

    • 1 teaspoon = 5 millilitres
    • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
    • 1 tablespoon = 15 millilitres
    • 1 pound = 16 ounces
    • 1 ounce = 28.35 grams
    • 1 gram = 0.035274 ounces
    • 2 cups = 1 pint
    • 1 stick butter (US) = 113 grams (or 4 ounces)

    Ingredients used in calculator

    Different ingredients have different weights. By volume, 1 cup of sugar is heavier than 1 cup of flour. This has been taken into consideration in the calculations.

    I've included the most common ingredients in the dropdown list. If there are any you would like added, leave me a comment and I'll be more than happy to update the calculator for you.

    While I have made every effort to get these measures accurate. If you feel I have made a mistake, please let me know so I can correct it.

    Calculations have been based on the number of grams in a standard US Cup (240 ml).

    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.

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    About VJ

    Before I started my food blog I was an IT Consultant. Now that I've swapped an office for a kitchen I have a lot more time to spend on things that interest me such as trying out new recipes. Most of my cooking is based around quick and easy meals, mostly made from scratch, using everyday pantry ingredients.

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    1. Tatum Krofta

      April 01, 2024 at 10:20 pm

      Hallo. beeindruckende Arbeit. Ich habe das nicht erwartet. Das ist eine beeindruckende Geschichte. Danke!

      Reply
    2. Portion Control Plate

      February 21, 2024 at 4:10 pm

      Sie können definitiv Ihre Enthusiasmus in Gemälden sehen, die Sie schreiben. Die Arena hofft auf mehr leidenschaftliche Schriftsteller wie Sie, die keine Angst haben zu sagen, was sie glauben. Immer gehe nach deinem Herzen.

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      • VJ

        February 21, 2024 at 5:59 pm

        I translated this - You can definitely see your enthusiasm in paintings you write. The Arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to say what they believe. Always go according to your heart. ???

        Reply
    3. Evangeline Shallow

      December 05, 2023 at 3:25 am

      Wow! Thank you! I permanently needed to write on my site something like that. Can I include a fragment of your post to my site?

      Reply
      • VJ

        December 05, 2023 at 4:39 pm

        It depends what the fragment is that you would like to include. If it is just the tables listing the different weights and ingredients then that is public domain and provided you re-format it (ie don't copy and paste) you are welcome to use that information. On the other hand I own the intellectual property to the actual calculator (and the code behind it) so I'm afraid you can't take that and publish it on your site. However you are welcome to add a link from your site to my calculator page. Hope this helps - get in touch if you'd like to discuss further.

        Reply
    4. Brooks Sweitzer

      November 02, 2023 at 11:51 pm

      Hello.This post was really interesting, especially since I was browsing for thoughts on this issue last couple of days.

      Reply
    5. Suzanne Kyle

      June 21, 2023 at 6:43 pm

      I am exciting to use your recipes

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    6. Jenny

      March 13, 2023 at 8:53 pm

      Hi VJ,
      Thanks so much for your very helpful site. I was born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe of course, and lived for quite a few years in South Africa. I loved South African food with all the wonderful influences from such a variety of cultural people although I could never manage a true Durban curry without a fire extinguisher to hand! Congratulations on your wonderful site with so many great explanations. I have learned a lot!
      Thanks so much! Jenny

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 14, 2023 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you for your lovely comment. I am always so pleased to hear that people enjoy my recipes! I'm with you on the fiery Durban curry - I'm a bit of a wimp where that is concerned - I always tone down the chilli when I make it!

        Reply
    7. Jamie

      February 12, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      Hello,

      Thank you for the converter, Can you add things like table salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds to the converter? Not sure if they are readily available to you. But would really help a lot.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • VJ

        February 12, 2022 at 7:46 pm

        Good idea - thank you. Give me a day or two to see what I can do. Linseeds are already up there so mustard seeds would be similar. I'll take a look at the others for you.

        Reply
    8. Annalee

      November 10, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you very much for this calculator. Every other one I found looked like it had been created by someone who never cooked. I really appreciate you taking the time to create an accurate converter that I can trust! your recipes look wonderful as well and I will definitely be back to read more!

      Reply
      • VJ

        November 10, 2021 at 4:29 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for your lovely comment. If you think of anything I can do that would improve the calculator please let me know 🙂
        Hope you enjoy the recipes!
        VJ x

        Reply
    9. Krisry

      October 02, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      Will you please add onions to the list

      Reply
      • VJ

        October 03, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        Hi Krisry - It would be difficult to add things like onions / carrots / potatoes etc because the amount in the cup would vary depending on how large the pieces are cut. The smaller the onion is cut, the more pieces will fit into a cup, and the heavier the cup would be. However, what I will do is add a chart showing the approximate weights and measures for onions and other common vegetables. Just give me a day or so and I'll publish it.
        VJ x

        Reply

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