How to Convert Grams to Cups

Cooking is fun, but when it involves math and the conversion of units, things can get a little confusing. Figuring out how to convert grams to cups is an essential part of cooking, whether you’re researching meals online or following a cookbook. Otherwise, your recipe might be totally off. Measuring your ingredients by weight instead of volume helps make sure that your ingredient amounts (and final flavor of the recipe) are as accurate as possible.

Using grams per cup is much more accurate than solely using cups or tablespoons — just think about how much flour can fit in a measuring cup based on how much you pack it!

How many grams are in a cup?

There are 150 grams in a standard-sized US cup, which translates to 6 ounces. In an imperial cup (aka, the rest of the world) a cup is equal to 244.2 grams or 8.6 fluid ounces.

There are 128 grams in a cup, while 100 grams to cups equals a half cup. Here is an easy guide for fast and simple conversions, beginning with what 1 cup to grams equals. This should be applied only to dry goods, which are measured a little differently than liquids.

• 1 cup = 128 grams
• 1/2 cup = 64 grams
• 2/3 cup = 85 grams
• 3/4 cup = 96 grams

Pro tips for converting grams to cups

When the numbers aren’t so simple as the ones above, there are a few different methods you can use.

1.Use a gram to cup calculator online. If math isn’t your strong suit, let the internet do the work for you!

2. If you’re old school and prefer to do things manually, use the foolproof formula. Divide the weight by 236.588236 times the density of the ingredient.

3. Use a scale. This is the best way to ensure accurate conversion, especially if you don’t have a calculator on hand.

Conversions for commonly used ingredients

If you’re asking yourself, “how many grams is one cup of butter?”, you’re not alone. Converting cups to grams or vice versa isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Different ingredients, such as butter, flour, and sugar behave differently, and so their measurements are not identical. Although we covered regular dry goods like flour, there are some measurements that can be useful to know for your kitchen adventures.

Butter

Butter is technically a liquid, and in the US, there are 12 fluid ounces and 340 grams in a cup, which is ultimately a little higher than dry goods.

• 1 cup of butter = 227 grams
• 1/2 cup of butter =13 grams
• 1/3 cup of butter = 76 grams
• 1/4 cup of butter = 57 grams

Bread flour

This measures a little differently than all-purpose flour. That’s due to its higher protein content.

• 1 cup of bread flour = 136 grams
• 1/2 cup of bread flour = 68 grams
• 1/3 cup of bread flour = 45 grams
• 1/4 cup of bread flour = 34 grams

White sugar

White sugar has a lower moisture content than other kinds of sugar, which impacts your measuring process.

• 1 cup of white sugar = 200 grams
• 1/2 cup of white sugar = 100 grams
• 1/3 cup of white sugar = 67 grams
• 1/4 cup of white sugar = 50 grams

Brown sugar

Brown sugar does mont have the same amount of sugar per pound as white sugar, and much of that has to do with its moisture content which affects weight.

• 1 cup of brown sugar = 220 grams
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar = 110 grams
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar = 73 grams
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar = 55 grams

Confectioners’ sugar

Due to the powdery nature of icing sugar, it’s very different from other dry sweeteners

• 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar = 125 grams
• 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar = 62.5 grams
• 1/3 cup of confectioners’ sugar = 41.67 grams
• 1/4 cup of confectioners’ sugar = 31.25 grams

Honey/Molasses

Although this is technically a liquid, its unique texture means that it can’t be measured the same as butter.

• 1 cup of honey = 340 grams
• 1/2 cup of honey = 170 grams
• 1/3 cup of honey = 113 grams
• 1/4 cup of honey = 85 grams

Rolled Oats

Rolled oats are a totally different size, weight and texture than sugar, making it different than your standard dry goods.

• 1 cup of rolled oats = 85 grams
• 1/2 cup of rolled oats = 43 grams
• 1/3 cup of rolled oats = 28 grams
• 1/4 cup of rolled oats = 21 grams

Why is converting grams to cups important?

Because it’s key to baking and cooking with confidence. If you’re even a little bit off with your wet or dry ingredients, it can impact the entire outcome of a recipe and end up wasting your precious baking ingredients.

Grams are more accurate than cups, tablespoons, or teaspoons, and can really help you up your kitchen game. This rings especially true for baking.