250 Grams to Cups
250 grams is 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1¼ cups of granulated sugar, or 1⅛ cups of butter — the answer changes with the ingredient, so pick yours from the chart below.
250 grams is a standard metric package size for butter in Europe and Australia, and exactly a quarter of a kilogram.
How Many Cups Is 250 Grams?
250 grams is about 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1¼ cups of granulated sugar, but 1⅛ cups of butter and 1⅛ cups 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 | 250g in cups | g/cup |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 1 cup(1 cup + 2¾ teaspoons) | 236 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 cups | 125 |
| Granulated Sugar | 1¼ cups(1 cup + 4 tablespoons) | 200 |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 1⅛ cups(1 cup + 2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon) | 220 |
| Butter | 1⅛ cups(1 cup + 1 tablespoon + 1¾ teaspoons) | 227 |
| Milk | 1 cup(1 cup + 1 teaspoon) | 245 |
| Rice (Uncooked) | 1⅓ cups(1 cup + 5 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons) | 185 |
| Oats | 2¾ cups(2 cups + 12 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons) | 90 |
| Cocoa Powder | 2⅞ cups(2 cups + 14 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons) | 86 |
| Powdered Sugar | 2⅛ cups(2 cups + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) | 120 |
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250 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about 2 cups, using a 236.588 millilitre cup at 125 grams per cup.
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- 2.00
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- 32.0
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- 96.0
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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.
250g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients
The same 250 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 250g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.
| Ingredient | 250g in cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flours | ||||
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 cups | 32 | 96 | 125 |
| Bread Flour | 2 cups | 31.5 | 94.5 | 127 |
| Cake Flour | 2¼ cups | 35.1 | 105 | 114 |
| Self-Rising Flour | 2 cups | 32 | 96 | 125 |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Almond Flour | 2⅝ cups | 41.7 | 125 | 96 |
| Coconut Flour | 2 cups | 31.3 | 93.8 | 128 |
| Oat Flour | 2⅜ cups | 38.5 | 115 | 104 |
| Rye Flour | 2½ cups | 39.2 | 118 | 102 |
| Spelt Flour | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Semolina Flour | 1½ cups | 24 | 71.9 | 167 |
| Buckwheat Flour | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Sugars and sweeteners | ||||
| Granulated Sugar | 1¼ cups | 20 | 60 | 200 |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 1⅛ cups | 18.2 | 54.5 | 220 |
| Powdered Sugar | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Coconut Sugar | 1⅜ cups | 22.2 | 66.7 | 180 |
| Turbinado Sugar | 1¼ cups | 20 | 60 | 200 |
| Honey | ¾ cup | 11.8 | 35.3 | 340 |
| Maple Syrup | ¾ cup | 12.4 | 37.3 | 322 |
| Corn Syrup | ¾ cup | 11.8 | 35.3 | 340 |
| Molasses | ¾ cup | 12.2 | 36.6 | 328 |
| Agave Nectar | ¾ cup | 11.9 | 35.7 | 336 |
| Butter, oils and fats | ||||
| Butter | 1⅛ cups | 17.6 | 52.9 | 227 |
| Margarine | 1⅛ cups | 17.6 | 52.9 | 227 |
| Shortening | 1¼ cups | 19.5 | 58.5 | 205 |
| Vegetable Oil | 1⅛ cups | 18.3 | 55 | 218 |
| Olive Oil | 1⅛ cups | 18.5 | 55.6 | 216 |
| Coconut Oil | 1⅛ cups | 18.3 | 55 | 218 |
| Lard | 1¼ cups | 19.5 | 58.5 | 205 |
| Dairy | ||||
| Milk | 1 cup | 16.3 | 49 | 245 |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup | 16.3 | 49 | 245 |
| Heavy Cream | 1 cup | 16.8 | 50.4 | 238 |
| Half and Half | 1 cup | 16.5 | 49.6 | 242 |
| Sour Cream | 1 cup | 16.5 | 49.6 | 242 |
| Yogurt | 1 cup | 16.3 | 49 | 245 |
| Greek Yogurt | 1 cup | 16.3 | 49 | 245 |
| Cream Cheese | 1⅛ cups | 17.2 | 51.7 | 232 |
| Condensed Milk | ⅞ cup | 13.1 | 39.2 | 306 |
| Evaporated Milk | 1 cup | 15.9 | 47.6 | 252 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1 cup | 16.3 | 48.8 | 246 |
| Cottage Cheese | 1⅛ cups | 17.7 | 53.1 | 226 |
| Liquids | ||||
| Water | 1 cup | 16.9 | 50.8 | 236 |
| Almond Milk | 1 cup | 16.4 | 49.2 | 244 |
| Oat Milk | 1 cup | 16.4 | 49.2 | 244 |
| Soy Milk | 1 cup | 16.5 | 49.4 | 243 |
| Coconut Milk | 1⅛ cups | 17.7 | 53.1 | 226 |
| Lemon Juice | 1 cup | 16.4 | 49.2 | 244 |
| Orange Juice | 1 cup | 16.1 | 48.4 | 248 |
| Vanilla Extract | 1¼ cups | 19.2 | 57.7 | 208 |
| Chicken Broth | 1 cup | 16.7 | 50 | 240 |
| Coffee (Brewed) | 1 cup | 16.9 | 50.6 | 237 |
| Rice, grains and pasta | ||||
| Rice (Uncooked) | 1⅓ cups | 21.6 | 64.9 | 185 |
| Brown Rice (Uncooked) | 1⅓ cups | 21.1 | 63.2 | 190 |
| Arborio Rice | 1¼ cups | 20 | 60 | 200 |
| Oats | 2¾ cups | 44.4 | 133 | 90 |
| Quinoa | 1½ cups | 23.5 | 70.6 | 170 |
| Couscous | 1½ cups | 23.1 | 69.4 | 173 |
| Bulgur | 1¾ cups | 28.6 | 85.7 | 140 |
| Barley | 1¼ cups | 20 | 60 | 200 |
| Cornmeal | 1½ cups | 24.5 | 73.6 | 163 |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | 2½ cups | 40 | 120 | 100 |
| Macaroni (Dry) | 2⅜ cups | 38.1 | 114 | 105 |
| Penne (Dry) | 2½ cups | 40 | 120 | 100 |
| Nuts and seeds | ||||
| Almonds (Whole) | 1¾ cups | 28 | 83.9 | 143 |
| Almonds (Sliced) | 2¾ cups | 43.5 | 130 | 92 |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 2⅓ cups | 36.7 | 110 | 109 |
| Cashews | 1⅞ cups | 29.2 | 87.6 | 137 |
| Peanuts | 1¾ cups | 27.4 | 82.2 | 146 |
| Pistachios | 2 cups | 32.5 | 97.6 | 123 |
| Peanut Butter | 1 cup | 15.5 | 46.5 | 258 |
| Sesame Seeds | 1¾ cups | 27.8 | 83.3 | 144 |
| Sunflower Seeds | 1¾ cups | 28.6 | 85.7 | 140 |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 2 cups | 31 | 93 | 129 |
| Chia Seeds | 1½ cups | 23.8 | 71.4 | 168 |
| Flax Seeds | 1½ cups | 23.8 | 71.4 | 168 |
| Baking staples | ||||
| Cocoa Powder | 2⅞ cups | 46.5 | 140 | 86 |
| Chocolate Chips | 1½ cups | 23.5 | 70.6 | 170 |
| White Chocolate Chips | 1½ cups | 23.5 | 70.6 | 170 |
| Cornstarch | 2 cups | 31.3 | 93.8 | 128 |
| Breadcrumbs | 2⅓ cups | 37 | 111 | 108 |
| Shredded Coconut | 2⅔ cups | 43 | 129 | 93 |
| Raisins | 1½ cups | 24.2 | 72.7 | 165 |
| Dried Cranberries | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Milk Powder | 2⅛ cups | 33.3 | 100 | 120 |
| Baking Powder | 1⅛ cups | 18.2 | 54.5 | 220 |
| Baking Soda | ⅞ cup | 13.9 | 41.7 | 288 |
| Instant Yeast | 1⅔ cups | 26.7 | 80 | 150 |
| Salt | ⅞ cup | 13.9 | 41.7 | 288 |
| Gelatin Powder | 1⅔ cups | 26.7 | 80 | 150 |
| Cheese | ||||
| Parmesan (Grated) | 2½ cups | 40 | 120 | 100 |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 2¼ cups | 35.4 | 106 | 113 |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 2¼ cups | 35.7 | 107 | 112 |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 1⅔ cups | 26.7 | 80 | 150 |
| Blue Cheese (Crumbled) | 1⅞ cups | 29.6 | 88.9 | 135 |
| Goat Cheese | 1⅛ cups | 17.4 | 52.2 | 230 |
Converting 250 Grams to Cups
When converting 250 grams to cups, the result varies significantly based on the ingredient's density. Here's how the most common ingredients compare:
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups
2 cups
Almond Flour
2⅝ cups
2 cups + 9 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
Granulated Sugar
1¼ cups
1 cup + 4 tablespoons
Brown Sugar (Packed)
1⅛ cups
1 cup + 2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon
Powdered Sugar
2⅛ cups
2 cups + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
Honey
¾ cup
11 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons
Why the Difference?
The reason 250g of flour isn't the same volume as 250g 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 250 grams?
250 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 250g is about 2 cups. For sugar, 250g is about 1¼ cups. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.
How many cups is 250g of flour?
250 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 2 cups. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.
How many cups is 250g of sugar?
250 grams of granulated sugar is approximately 1¼ cups. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 250g is about 1⅛ cups.
Is 250 grams the same as 250ml?
Only for water and water-like liquids. 250g of water equals 250ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.
How do I measure 250 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.