400g Whole Wheat Flour in Cups
400 grams of whole wheat flour is 3⅓ cups — 120g per US cup. Full whole wheat loaves use weights like this, and the extra bran means the dough needs more water and a longer rest.
How many cups is 400g of whole wheat flour?
400 grams of whole wheat flour equals:
Measuring by hand? That is 3 cups + 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon.
Whole wheat flour contains bran, which absorbs more water than white flour. Spoon and level it, and expect a stiffer dough at the same hydration.
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400 grams of Whole Wheat Flour is about 3⅓ cups, using a 236.588 millilitre cup at 120 grams per cup.
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- 3.33
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- 53.3
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- 160.0
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US customary cup (236.588ml) · 120g per cup
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Applies to this page only — the database value (120g per US cup) is unchanged.
400g of whole wheat flour vs other ingredients
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the same 400 grams fills a different amount of cup for every ingredient:
| Ingredient | 400g in cups | g per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Wheat Flour | 3⅓ cups | 120 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 3¼ cups | 125 |
| Granulated Sugar | 2 cups | 200 |
| Butter | 1¾ cups | 227 |
See all 400g conversions on the 400 grams to cups chart.
Nearby whole wheat flour amounts
| Grams of whole wheat flour | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 125g | 1 cup | 17 tbsp |
| 200g | 1⅔ cups | 27 tbsp |
| 250g | 2⅛ cups | 33 tbsp |
| 300g | 2½ cups | 40 tbsp |
| 500g | 4⅛ cups | 67 tbsp |
Full ladder on the whole wheat flour grams to cups chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 400g of whole wheat flour?
400 grams of whole wheat flour is 3⅓ cups. In kitchen measures that is 3 cups + 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon, worked out from 120 grams per US cup.
How many grams are in 1 cup of whole wheat flour?
One US cup of whole wheat flour weighs about 120 grams, one tablespoon about 7.5 grams, and one teaspoon about 2.5 grams. This page divides 400 grams by that cup weight.
Is 400g of whole wheat flour the same as 400g of all-purpose flour?
No. 400g of whole wheat flour is 3⅓ cups, while 400g of all-purpose flour is 3¼ cups. Same weight on the scale, different volume in the cup, because the two have different densities.
How do I measure 400g of whole wheat flour without a scale?
Use 3 cups + 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon. Whole wheat flour contains bran, which absorbs more water than white flour. Spoon and level it, and expect a stiffer dough at the same hydration.
Is it better to weigh whole wheat flour or measure it in cups?
Weighing is more accurate, especially in baking, because it removes the variation in how the whole wheat flour is packed into the cup. If you have no scale, use the cup figure above and keep your measuring method consistent across the whole recipe.