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185 Grams to Cups

185 grams is 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, ⅞ cup of granulated sugar, or ⅞ cup of butter — the answer changes with the ingredient, so pick yours from the chart below.

185 grams is exactly one US cup of uncooked white rice, and it also shows up in continental European recipes for flour and sugar.

How Many Cups Is 185 Grams?

185 grams is about 1½ cups of all-purpose flour and ⅞ cup of granulated sugar, but ⅞ cup of butter and ⅞ 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.

Ingredient185g in cupsg/cup
Water¾ cup(12 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)236
All-Purpose Flour1½ cups(1 cup + 7 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)125
Granulated Sugar⅞ cup(14 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons)200
Brown Sugar (Packed)⅞ cup(13 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)220
Butter⅞ cup(13 tablespoons)227
Milk¾ cup(12 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon)245
Rice (Uncooked)1 cup185
Oats2 cups(2 cups + 2¾ teaspoons)90
Cocoa Powder2⅛ cups(2 cups + 2 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)86
Powdered Sugar1½ cups(1 cup + 8 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)120

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125g per cup
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185 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about 1½ cups, using a 236.588 millilitre cup at 125 grams per cup.

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cups
¼½¾1+ 1 full cup (showing the last one)
cups
1.48
tbsp
23.7
tsp
71.0
About 23.7 tablespoons or 71.0 teaspoons (approximate)
Measured out: 1 cup + 7 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g

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

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Applies to this page only — the database value (125g per US cup) is unchanged.

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185g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients

The same 185 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 185g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.

Ingredient185g in cupsTbspTspg per cup
Flours
All-Purpose Flour1½ cups23.771125
Bread Flour1½ cups23.369.9127
Cake Flour1⅝ cups2677.9114
Self-Rising Flour1½ cups23.771125
Whole Wheat Flour1½ cups24.774120
Almond Flour1⅞ cups30.892.596
Coconut Flour1½ cups23.169.4128
Oat Flour1¾ cups28.585.4104
Rye Flour1⅞ cups2987.1102
Spelt Flour1½ cups24.774120
Semolina Flour1⅛ cups17.753.2167
Buckwheat Flour1½ cups24.774120
Sugars and sweeteners
Granulated Sugar⅞ cup14.844.4200
Brown Sugar (Packed)⅞ cup13.540.4220
Powdered Sugar1½ cups24.774120
Coconut Sugar1 cup16.449.3180
Turbinado Sugar⅞ cup14.844.4200
Honey½ cup8.7126.1340
Maple Syrup⅝ cup9.1927.6322
Corn Syrup½ cup8.7126.1340
Molasses⅝ cup9.0227.1328
Agave Nectar½ cup8.8126.4336
Butter, oils and fats
Butter⅞ cup1339.1227
Margarine⅞ cup1339.1227
Shortening⅞ cup14.443.3205
Vegetable Oil⅞ cup13.640.7218
Olive Oil⅞ cup13.741.1216
Coconut Oil⅞ cup13.640.7218
Lard⅞ cup14.443.3205
Dairy
Milk¾ cup12.136.2245
Buttermilk¾ cup12.136.2245
Heavy Cream¾ cup12.437.3238
Half and Half¾ cup12.236.7242
Sour Cream¾ cup12.236.7242
Yogurt¾ cup12.136.2245
Greek Yogurt¾ cup12.136.2245
Cream Cheese¾ cup12.838.3232
Condensed Milk⅝ cup9.6729306
Evaporated Milk¾ cup11.735.2252
Ricotta Cheese¾ cup1236.1246
Cottage Cheese⅞ cup13.139.3226
Liquids
Water¾ cup12.537.6236
Almond Milk¾ cup12.136.4244
Oat Milk¾ cup12.136.4244
Soy Milk¾ cup12.236.5243
Coconut Milk⅞ cup13.139.3226
Lemon Juice¾ cup12.136.4244
Orange Juice¾ cup11.935.8248
Vanilla Extract⅞ cup14.242.7208
Chicken Broth¾ cup12.337240
Coffee (Brewed)¾ cup12.537.5237
Rice, grains and pasta
Rice (Uncooked)1 cup1648185
Brown Rice (Uncooked)1 cup15.646.7190
Arborio Rice⅞ cup14.844.4200
Oats2 cups32.998.790
Quinoa1⅛ cups17.452.2170
Couscous1⅛ cups17.151.3173
Bulgur1⅓ cups21.163.4140
Barley⅞ cup14.844.4200
Cornmeal1⅛ cups18.254.5163
Spaghetti (Dry)1⅞ cups29.688.8100
Macaroni (Dry)1¾ cups28.284.6105
Penne (Dry)1⅞ cups29.688.8100
Nuts and seeds
Almonds (Whole)1⅓ cups20.762.1143
Almonds (Sliced)2 cups32.296.592
Walnuts (Chopped)1½ cups24.774120
Pecans (Chopped)1⅔ cups27.281.5109
Cashews1⅓ cups21.664.8137
Peanuts1¼ cups20.360.8146
Pistachios1½ cups24.172.2123
Peanut Butter¾ cup11.534.4258
Sesame Seeds1¼ cups20.661.7144
Sunflower Seeds1⅓ cups21.163.4140
Pumpkin Seeds1⅜ cups22.968.8129
Chia Seeds1⅛ cups17.652.9168
Flax Seeds1⅛ cups17.652.9168
Baking staples
Cocoa Powder2⅛ cups34.410386
Chocolate Chips1⅛ cups17.452.2170
White Chocolate Chips1⅛ cups17.452.2170
Cornstarch1½ cups23.169.4128
Breadcrumbs1¾ cups27.482.2108
Shredded Coconut2 cups31.895.593
Raisins1⅛ cups17.953.8165
Dried Cranberries1½ cups24.774120
Milk Powder1½ cups24.774120
Baking Powder⅞ cup13.540.4220
Baking Soda⅝ cup10.330.8288
Instant Yeast1¼ cups19.759.2150
Salt⅝ cup10.330.8288
Gelatin Powder1¼ cups19.759.2150
Cheese
Parmesan (Grated)1⅞ cups29.688.8100
Cheddar (Shredded)1⅝ cups26.278.6113
Mozzarella (Shredded)1⅔ cups26.479.3112
Feta (Crumbled)1¼ cups19.759.2150
Blue Cheese (Crumbled)1⅜ cups21.965.8135
Goat Cheese¾ cup12.938.6230

Converting 185 Grams to Cups

When converting 185 grams to cups, the result varies significantly based on the ingredient's density. Here's how the most common ingredients compare:

All-Purpose Flour

1½ cups

1 cup + 7 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons

Almond Flour

1⅞ cups

1 cup + 14 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons

Granulated Sugar

⅞ cup

14 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons

Brown Sugar (Packed)

⅞ cup

13 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons

Powdered Sugar

1½ cups

1 cup + 8 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons

Honey

½ cup

8 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons

Why the Difference?

The reason 185g of flour isn't the same volume as 185g 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.

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How many cups is 185 grams?

185 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 185g is about 1½ cups. For sugar, 185g is about ⅞ cup. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.

How many cups is 185g of flour?

185 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 1½ cups. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.

How many cups is 185g of sugar?

185 grams of granulated sugar is approximately ⅞ cup. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 185g is about ⅞ cup.

Is 185 grams the same as 185ml?

Only for water and water-like liquids. 185g of water equals 185ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.

How do I measure 185 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.