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45 Grams to Cups

45 grams is ⅜ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, or ¼ cup of butter — the answer changes with the ingredient, so pick yours from the chart below.

45 grams is a common amount for cereal, oats, flour, or shredded cheese; because those ingredients pack differently, the cup conversion needs the ingredient first.

How Many Cups Is 45 Grams?

45 grams is about ⅜ cup of all-purpose flour and ¼ cup of granulated sugar, but ¼ cup of butter and ¼ 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.

Ingredient45g in cupsg/cup
Water¼ cup(3 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon)236
All-Purpose Flour⅜ cup(5 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)125
Granulated Sugar¼ cup(3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)200
Brown Sugar (Packed)¼ cup(3 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon)220
Butter¼ cup(3 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)227
Milk⅛ cup(2 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons)245
Rice (Uncooked)¼ cup(3 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons)185
Oats½ cup(8 tablespoons)90
Cocoa Powder½ cup(8 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)86
Powdered Sugar⅜ cup(6 tablespoons)120

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All-Purpose FlourFlours
125g per cup
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45 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about ⅜ cup, using a 236.588 millilitre cup at 125 grams per cup.

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cup
¼½¾1
cups
0.36
tbsp
5.8
tsp
17.3
About 5.8 tablespoons or 17.3 teaspoons (approximate)
Measured out: 5 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons
1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g

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

Dedicated conversion guides use the default US customary cup.

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

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45g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients

The same 45 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 45g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.

Ingredient45g in cupsTbspTspg per cup
Flours
All-Purpose Flour⅜ cup5.7617.3125
Bread Flour⅜ cup5.6717127
Cake Flour⅜ cup6.3218.9114
Self-Rising Flour⅜ cup5.7617.3125
Whole Wheat Flour⅜ cup618120
Almond Flour½ cup7.522.596
Coconut Flour⅓ cup5.6316.9128
Oat Flour⅜ cup6.9220.8104
Rye Flour½ cup7.0621.2102
Spelt Flour⅜ cup618120
Semolina Flour¼ cup4.3112.9167
Buckwheat Flour⅜ cup618120
Sugars and sweeteners
Granulated Sugar¼ cup3.610.8200
Brown Sugar (Packed)¼ cup3.279.82220
Powdered Sugar⅜ cup618120
Coconut Sugar¼ cup412180
Turbinado Sugar¼ cup3.610.8200
Honey⅛ cup2.126.35340
Maple Syrup⅛ cup2.246.71322
Corn Syrup⅛ cup2.126.35340
Molasses⅛ cup2.26.59328
Agave Nectar⅛ cup2.146.43336
Butter, oils and fats
Butter¼ cup3.179.52227
Margarine¼ cup3.179.52227
Shortening¼ cup3.5110.5205
Vegetable Oil¼ cup3.39.91218
Olive Oil¼ cup3.3310216
Coconut Oil¼ cup3.39.91218
Lard¼ cup3.5110.5205
Dairy
Milk⅛ cup2.948.82245
Buttermilk⅛ cup2.948.82245
Heavy Cream¼ cup3.039.08238
Half and Half⅛ cup2.988.93242
Sour Cream⅛ cup2.988.93242
Yogurt⅛ cup2.948.82245
Greek Yogurt⅛ cup2.948.82245
Cream Cheese¼ cup3.19.31232
Condensed Milk⅛ cup2.357.06306
Evaporated Milk⅛ cup2.868.57252
Ricotta Cheese⅛ cup2.938.78246
Cottage Cheese¼ cup3.199.56226
Liquids
Water¼ cup3.059.15236
Almond Milk⅛ cup2.958.85244
Oat Milk⅛ cup2.958.85244
Soy Milk⅛ cup2.968.89243
Coconut Milk¼ cup3.199.56226
Lemon Juice⅛ cup2.958.85244
Orange Juice⅛ cup2.98.71248
Vanilla Extract¼ cup3.4610.4208
Chicken Broth⅛ cup39240
Coffee (Brewed)¼ cup3.049.11237
Rice, grains and pasta
Rice (Uncooked)¼ cup3.8911.7185
Brown Rice (Uncooked)¼ cup3.7911.4190
Arborio Rice¼ cup3.610.8200
Oats½ cup82490
Quinoa¼ cup4.2412.7170
Couscous¼ cup4.1612.5173
Bulgur⅓ cup5.1415.4140
Barley¼ cup3.610.8200
Cornmeal¼ cup4.4213.3163
Spaghetti (Dry)½ cup7.221.6100
Macaroni (Dry)⅜ cup6.8620.6105
Penne (Dry)½ cup7.221.6100
Nuts and seeds
Almonds (Whole)⅓ cup5.0315.1143
Almonds (Sliced)½ cup7.8323.592
Walnuts (Chopped)⅜ cup618120
Pecans (Chopped)⅜ cup6.6119.8109
Cashews⅓ cup5.2615.8137
Peanuts⅓ cup4.9314.8146
Pistachios⅜ cup5.8517.6123
Peanut Butter⅛ cup2.798.37258
Sesame Seeds⅓ cup515144
Sunflower Seeds⅓ cup5.1415.4140
Pumpkin Seeds⅓ cup5.5816.7129
Chia Seeds¼ cup4.2912.9168
Flax Seeds¼ cup4.2912.9168
Baking staples
Cocoa Powder½ cup8.3725.186
Chocolate Chips¼ cup4.2412.7170
White Chocolate Chips¼ cup4.2412.7170
Cornstarch⅓ cup5.6316.9128
Breadcrumbs⅜ cup6.6720108
Shredded Coconut½ cup7.7423.293
Raisins¼ cup4.3613.1165
Dried Cranberries⅜ cup618120
Milk Powder⅜ cup618120
Baking Powder¼ cup3.279.82220
Baking Soda⅛ cup2.57.5288
Instant Yeast⅓ cup4.814.4150
Salt⅛ cup2.57.5288
Gelatin Powder⅓ cup4.814.4150
Cheese
Parmesan (Grated)½ cup7.221.6100
Cheddar (Shredded)⅜ cup6.3719.1113
Mozzarella (Shredded)⅜ cup6.4319.3112
Feta (Crumbled)⅓ cup4.814.4150
Blue Cheese (Crumbled)⅓ cup5.3316135
Goat Cheese¼ cup3.139.39230

Converting 45 Grams to Cups

When converting 45 grams to cups, the result varies significantly based on the ingredient's density. Here's how the most common ingredients compare:

All-Purpose Flour

⅜ cup

5 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons

Almond Flour

½ cup

7 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons

Granulated Sugar

¼ cup

3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons

Brown Sugar (Packed)

¼ cup

3 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon

Powdered Sugar

⅜ cup

6 tablespoons

Honey

⅛ cup

2 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon

Why the Difference?

The reason 45g of flour isn't the same volume as 45g 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 45 grams?

45 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 45g is about ⅜ cup. For sugar, 45g is about ¼ cup. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.

How many cups is 45g of flour?

45 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately ⅜ cup. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.

How many cups is 45g of sugar?

45 grams of granulated sugar is approximately ¼ cup. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 45g is about ¼ cup.

Is 45 grams the same as 45ml?

Only for water and water-like liquids. 45g of water equals 45ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.

How do I measure 45 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.