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255 Grams to Cups

255 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.

255 grams is 9 ounces to the nearest gram, a size used for chocolate bars, cream cheese blocks, and flour amounts in recipes converted from imperial.

How Many Cups Is 255 Grams?

255 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	255g in cups	g/cup
Water	1⅛ cups(1 cup + 1 tablespoon + ¾ teaspoon)	236
All-Purpose Flour	2 cups(2 cups + 2 teaspoons)	125
Granulated Sugar	1¼ cups(1 cup + 4 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)	200
Brown Sugar (Packed)	1⅛ cups(1 cup + 2 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)	220
Butter	1⅛ cups(1 cup + 2 tablespoons)	227
Milk	1 cup(1 cup + 2 teaspoons)	245
Rice (Uncooked)	1⅜ cups(1 cup + 6 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon)	185
Oats	2⅞ cups(2 cups + 13 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)	90
Cocoa Powder	3 cups(2 cups + 15 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)	86
Powdered Sugar	2⅛ cups(2 cups + 2 tablespoons)	120

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255g of All-Purpose Flour

cups: 2.04
tbsp: 32.6
tsp: 97.9

About 32.6 tablespoons or 97.9 teaspoons (approximate)

Measured out: 2 cups + 2 teaspoons

1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g

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

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255g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients

The same 255 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 255g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.

Ingredient	255g in cups	Tbsp	Tsp	g per cup
Flours
All-Purpose Flour	2 cups	32.6	97.9	125
Bread Flour	2 cups	32.1	96.4	127
Cake Flour	2¼ cups	35.8	107	114
Self-Rising Flour	2 cups	32.6	97.9	125
Whole Wheat Flour	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Almond Flour	2⅔ cups	42.5	128	96
Coconut Flour	2 cups	31.9	95.6	128
Oat Flour	2½ cups	39.2	118	104
Rye Flour	2½ cups	40	120	102
Spelt Flour	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Semolina Flour	1½ cups	24.4	73.3	167
Buckwheat Flour	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Sugars and sweeteners
Granulated Sugar	1¼ cups	20.4	61.2	200
Brown Sugar (Packed)	1⅛ cups	18.5	55.6	220
Powdered Sugar	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Coconut Sugar	1⅜ cups	22.7	68	180
Turbinado Sugar	1¼ cups	20.4	61.2	200
Honey	¾ cup	12	36	340
Maple Syrup	¾ cup	12.7	38	322
Corn Syrup	¾ cup	12	36	340
Molasses	¾ cup	12.4	37.3	328
Agave Nectar	¾ cup	12.1	36.4	336
Butter, oils and fats
Butter	1⅛ cups	18	53.9	227
Margarine	1⅛ cups	18	53.9	227
Shortening	1¼ cups	19.9	59.7	205
Vegetable Oil	1⅛ cups	18.7	56.1	218
Olive Oil	1⅛ cups	18.9	56.7	216
Coconut Oil	1⅛ cups	18.7	56.1	218
Lard	1¼ cups	19.9	59.7	205
Dairy
Milk	1 cup	16.7	50	245
Buttermilk	1 cup	16.7	50	245
Heavy Cream	1⅛ cups	17.1	51.4	238
Half and Half	1 cup	16.9	50.6	242
Sour Cream	1 cup	16.9	50.6	242
Yogurt	1 cup	16.7	50	245
Greek Yogurt	1 cup	16.7	50	245
Cream Cheese	1⅛ cups	17.6	52.8	232
Condensed Milk	⅞ cup	13.3	40	306
Evaporated Milk	1 cup	16.2	48.6	252
Ricotta Cheese	1 cup	16.6	49.8	246
Cottage Cheese	1⅛ cups	18.1	54.2	226
Liquids
Water	1⅛ cups	17.3	51.9	236
Almond Milk	1 cup	16.7	50.2	244
Oat Milk	1 cup	16.7	50.2	244
Soy Milk	1 cup	16.8	50.4	243
Coconut Milk	1⅛ cups	18.1	54.2	226
Lemon Juice	1 cup	16.7	50.2	244
Orange Juice	1 cup	16.5	49.4	248
Vanilla Extract	1¼ cups	19.6	58.8	208
Chicken Broth	1⅛ cups	17	51	240
Coffee (Brewed)	1⅛ cups	17.2	51.6	237
Rice, grains and pasta
Rice (Uncooked)	1⅜ cups	22.1	66.2	185
Brown Rice (Uncooked)	1⅓ cups	21.5	64.4	190
Arborio Rice	1¼ cups	20.4	61.2	200
Oats	2⅞ cups	45.3	136	90
Quinoa	1½ cups	24	72	170
Couscous	1½ cups	23.6	70.8	173
Bulgur	1⅞ cups	29.1	87.4	140
Barley	1¼ cups	20.4	61.2	200
Cornmeal	1⅝ cups	25	75.1	163
Spaghetti (Dry)	2½ cups	40.8	122	100
Macaroni (Dry)	2⅜ cups	38.9	117	105
Penne (Dry)	2½ cups	40.8	122	100
Nuts and seeds
Almonds (Whole)	1¾ cups	28.5	85.6	143
Almonds (Sliced)	2¾ cups	44.3	133	92
Walnuts (Chopped)	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Pecans (Chopped)	2⅓ cups	37.4	112	109
Cashews	1⅞ cups	29.8	89.3	137
Peanuts	1¾ cups	27.9	83.8	146
Pistachios	2⅛ cups	33.2	99.5	123
Peanut Butter	1 cup	15.8	47.4	258
Sesame Seeds	1¾ cups	28.3	85	144
Sunflower Seeds	1⅞ cups	29.1	87.4	140
Pumpkin Seeds	2 cups	31.6	94.9	129
Chia Seeds	1½ cups	24.3	72.9	168
Flax Seeds	1½ cups	24.3	72.9	168
Baking staples
Cocoa Powder	3 cups	47.4	142	86
Chocolate Chips	1½ cups	24	72	170
White Chocolate Chips	1½ cups	24	72	170
Cornstarch	2 cups	31.9	95.6	128
Breadcrumbs	2⅜ cups	37.8	113	108
Shredded Coconut	2¾ cups	43.9	132	93
Raisins	1½ cups	24.7	74.2	165
Dried Cranberries	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Milk Powder	2⅛ cups	34	102	120
Baking Powder	1⅛ cups	18.5	55.6	220
Baking Soda	⅞ cup	14.2	42.5	288
Instant Yeast	1⅔ cups	27.2	81.6	150
Salt	⅞ cup	14.2	42.5	288
Gelatin Powder	1⅔ cups	27.2	81.6	150
Cheese
Parmesan (Grated)	2½ cups	40.8	122	100
Cheddar (Shredded)	2¼ cups	36.1	108	113
Mozzarella (Shredded)	2¼ cups	36.4	109	112
Feta (Crumbled)	1⅔ cups	27.2	81.6	150
Blue Cheese (Crumbled)	1⅞ cups	30.2	90.7	135
Goat Cheese	1⅛ cups	17.7	53.2	230

Converting 255 Grams to Cups

When converting 255 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 + 2 teaspoons

Almond Flour

2⅔ cups

2 cups + 10 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons

Granulated Sugar

1¼ cups

1 cup + 4 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons

Brown Sugar (Packed)

1⅛ cups

1 cup + 2 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons

Powdered Sugar

2⅛ cups

2 cups + 2 tablespoons

Honey

¾ cup

12 tablespoons

Why the Difference?

The reason 255g of flour isn't the same volume as 255g 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.

255g 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:

255g flour in cups 255g sugar in cups 255g butter in cups 255g brown sugar in cups 255g powdered sugar in cups 255g water in cups 255g milk in cups 255g oats in cups 255g rice in cups 255g honey in cups 255g cocoa powder in cups 255g yogurt in cups 255g almond flour in cups 255g bread flour in cups 255g cream cheese in cups

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 255 grams?

255 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 255g is about 2 cups. For sugar, 255g is about 1¼ cups. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.

How many cups is 255g of flour?

255 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 2 cups. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.

How many cups is 255g of sugar?

255 grams of granulated sugar is approximately 1¼ cups. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 255g is about 1⅛ cups.

Is 255 grams the same as 255ml?

Only for water and water-like liquids. 255g of water equals 255ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.

How do I measure 255 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.