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120 Grams to Cups

120 grams is 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ⅝ cup of granulated sugar, or ½ cup of butter — the answer changes with the ingredient, so pick yours from the chart below.

120 grams is very close to one US cup of all-purpose flour, which is why many American recipe conversions use it as a benchmark.

How Many Cups Is 120 Grams?

120 grams is about 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ⅝ cup of granulated sugar, but ½ cup of butter and ½ cup of packed brown sugar — the same weight, four different volumes. Every row below shows the grams-per-cup weight it is worked out from.

Ingredient	120g in cups	g/cup
Water	½ cup(8 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)	236
All-Purpose Flour	1 cup(15 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)	125
Granulated Sugar	⅝ cup(9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)	200
Brown Sugar (Packed)	½ cup(8 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)	220
Butter	½ cup(8 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)	227
Milk	½ cup(7 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons)	245
Rice (Uncooked)	⅔ cup(10 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)	185
Oats	1⅓ cups(1 cup + 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)	90
Cocoa Powder	1⅜ cups(1 cup + 6 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)	86
Powdered Sugar	1 cup	120

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120g of All-Purpose Flour

cups: 0.96
tbsp: 15.4
tsp: 46.1

About 15.4 tablespoons or 46.1 teaspoons (approximate)

Measured out: 15 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon

1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g

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US customary cup (236.588ml) · 125g per cup

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120g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients

The same 120 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 120g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.

Ingredient	120g in cups	Tbsp	Tsp	g per cup
Flours
All-Purpose Flour	1 cup	15.4	46.1	125
Bread Flour	1 cup	15.1	45.4	127
Cake Flour	1 cup	16.8	50.5	114
Self-Rising Flour	1 cup	15.4	46.1	125
Whole Wheat Flour	1 cup	16	48	120
Almond Flour	1¼ cups	20	60	96
Coconut Flour	⅞ cup	15	45	128
Oat Flour	1⅛ cups	18.5	55.4	104
Rye Flour	1⅛ cups	18.8	56.5	102
Spelt Flour	1 cup	16	48	120
Semolina Flour	¾ cup	11.5	34.5	167
Buckwheat Flour	1 cup	16	48	120
Sugars and sweeteners
Granulated Sugar	⅝ cup	9.6	28.8	200
Brown Sugar (Packed)	½ cup	8.73	26.2	220
Powdered Sugar	1 cup	16	48	120
Coconut Sugar	⅔ cup	10.7	32	180
Turbinado Sugar	⅝ cup	9.6	28.8	200
Honey	⅓ cup	5.65	16.9	340
Maple Syrup	⅜ cup	5.96	17.9	322
Corn Syrup	⅓ cup	5.65	16.9	340
Molasses	⅜ cup	5.85	17.6	328
Agave Nectar	⅜ cup	5.71	17.1	336
Butter, oils and fats
Butter	½ cup	8.46	25.4	227
Margarine	½ cup	8.46	25.4	227
Shortening	⅝ cup	9.37	28.1	205
Vegetable Oil	½ cup	8.81	26.4	218
Olive Oil	½ cup	8.89	26.7	216
Coconut Oil	½ cup	8.81	26.4	218
Lard	⅝ cup	9.37	28.1	205
Dairy
Milk	½ cup	7.84	23.5	245
Buttermilk	½ cup	7.84	23.5	245
Heavy Cream	½ cup	8.07	24.2	238
Half and Half	½ cup	7.93	23.8	242
Sour Cream	½ cup	7.93	23.8	242
Yogurt	½ cup	7.84	23.5	245
Greek Yogurt	½ cup	7.84	23.5	245
Cream Cheese	½ cup	8.28	24.8	232
Condensed Milk	⅜ cup	6.27	18.8	306
Evaporated Milk	½ cup	7.62	22.9	252
Ricotta Cheese	½ cup	7.8	23.4	246
Cottage Cheese	½ cup	8.5	25.5	226
Liquids
Water	½ cup	8.14	24.4	236
Almond Milk	½ cup	7.87	23.6	244
Oat Milk	½ cup	7.87	23.6	244
Soy Milk	½ cup	7.9	23.7	243
Coconut Milk	½ cup	8.5	25.5	226
Lemon Juice	½ cup	7.87	23.6	244
Orange Juice	½ cup	7.74	23.2	248
Vanilla Extract	⅝ cup	9.23	27.7	208
Chicken Broth	½ cup	8	24	240
Coffee (Brewed)	½ cup	8.1	24.3	237
Rice, grains and pasta
Rice (Uncooked)	⅔ cup	10.4	31.1	185
Brown Rice (Uncooked)	⅝ cup	10.1	30.3	190
Arborio Rice	⅝ cup	9.6	28.8	200
Oats	1⅓ cups	21.3	64	90
Quinoa	⅔ cup	11.3	33.9	170
Couscous	⅔ cup	11.1	33.3	173
Bulgur	⅞ cup	13.7	41.1	140
Barley	⅝ cup	9.6	28.8	200
Cornmeal	¾ cup	11.8	35.3	163
Spaghetti (Dry)	1¼ cups	19.2	57.6	100
Macaroni (Dry)	1⅛ cups	18.3	54.9	105
Penne (Dry)	1¼ cups	19.2	57.6	100
Nuts and seeds
Almonds (Whole)	⅞ cup	13.4	40.3	143
Almonds (Sliced)	1⅓ cups	20.9	62.6	92
Walnuts (Chopped)	1 cup	16	48	120
Pecans (Chopped)	1⅛ cups	17.6	52.8	109
Cashews	⅞ cup	14	42	137
Peanuts	⅞ cup	13.2	39.5	146
Pistachios	1 cup	15.6	46.8	123
Peanut Butter	½ cup	7.44	22.3	258
Sesame Seeds	⅞ cup	13.3	40	144
Sunflower Seeds	⅞ cup	13.7	41.1	140
Pumpkin Seeds	⅞ cup	14.9	44.7	129
Chia Seeds	¾ cup	11.4	34.3	168
Flax Seeds	¾ cup	11.4	34.3	168
Baking staples
Cocoa Powder	1⅜ cups	22.3	67	86
Chocolate Chips	⅔ cup	11.3	33.9	170
White Chocolate Chips	⅔ cup	11.3	33.9	170
Cornstarch	⅞ cup	15	45	128
Breadcrumbs	1⅛ cups	17.8	53.3	108
Shredded Coconut	1¼ cups	20.6	61.9	93
Raisins	¾ cup	11.6	34.9	165
Dried Cranberries	1 cup	16	48	120
Milk Powder	1 cup	16	48	120
Baking Powder	½ cup	8.73	26.2	220
Baking Soda	⅜ cup	6.67	20	288
Instant Yeast	¾ cup	12.8	38.4	150
Salt	⅜ cup	6.67	20	288
Gelatin Powder	¾ cup	12.8	38.4	150
Cheese
Parmesan (Grated)	1¼ cups	19.2	57.6	100
Cheddar (Shredded)	1 cup	17	51	113
Mozzarella (Shredded)	1⅛ cups	17.1	51.4	112
Feta (Crumbled)	¾ cup	12.8	38.4	150
Blue Cheese (Crumbled)	⅞ cup	14.2	42.7	135
Goat Cheese	½ cup	8.35	25	230

Converting 120 Grams to Cups

When converting 120 grams to cups, the result varies significantly based on the ingredient's density. Here's how the most common ingredients compare:

All-Purpose Flour

1 cup

15 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon

Almond Flour

1¼ cups

1 cup + 4 tablespoons

Granulated Sugar

⅝ cup

9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons

Brown Sugar (Packed)

½ cup

8 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons

Powdered Sugar

1 cup

Honey

⅓ cup

5 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons

Why the Difference?

The reason 120g of flour isn't the same volume as 120g of sugar comes down to density. Flour is light and fluffy, with air trapped between particles, so a cup of flour weighs less. Sugar crystals pack together more densely, making a cup of sugar heavier.

120g by Ingredient

Each of these pages answers the ingredient-specific question on its own, with the cup, tablespoon and teaspoon readings for that ingredient alone:

120g flour in cups 120g sugar in cups 120g butter in cups 120g brown sugar in cups 120g powdered sugar in cups 120g water in cups 120g milk in cups 120g oats in cups 120g rice in cups 120g honey in cups 120g cocoa powder in cups 120g yogurt in cups 120g almond flour in cups 120g bread flour in cups 120g cream cheese in cups 120g heavy cream in cups

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 120 grams?

120 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 120g is about 1 cup. For sugar, 120g is about ⅝ cup. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.

How many cups is 120g of flour?

120 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 1 cup. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.

How many cups is 120g of sugar?

120 grams of granulated sugar is approximately ⅝ cup. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 120g is about ½ cup.

Is 120 grams the same as 120ml?

Only for water and water-like liquids. 120g of water equals 120ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.

How do I measure 120 grams without a scale?

Without a scale, you can estimate using cup/spoon measurements. Use our converter to find the cup equivalent for your specific ingredient, then measure carefully using the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.