5 Grams to Cups
5 grams is about 2 tsp of all-purpose flour, about 1¼ tsp of granulated sugar, or about 1 tsp of butter.
US cups, spooned and levelled
To measure 5 g of all-purpose flour
2 tsp
5 g of another ingredient
5 grams is a teaspoon-sized amount: about 1 teaspoon of water or baking powder, 1¼ teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of flour, so a cup measure is far too big and spoons do the job.
5 g of every ingredient
| Ingredient | Cups | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Flours | ||
| All-Purpose Flour | about 2 tsp | 125 g |
| Bread Flour | about 2 tsp | 127 g |
| Cake Flour | about 2 tsp | 114 g |
| Self-Rising Flour | about 2 tsp | 125 g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 2 tsp | 120 g |
| Almond Flour | 2½ tsp | 96 g |
| Coconut Flour | about 2 tsp | 128 g |
| Oat Flour | about 2¼ tsp | 104 g |
| Rye Flour | about 2¼ tsp | 102 g |
| Spelt Flour | about 2½ tsp | 99 g |
| Semolina Flour | about 1½ tsp | 167 g |
| Buckwheat Flour | 2 tsp | 120 g |
| Sugars and sweeteners | ||
| Granulated Sugar | about 1¼ tsp | 200 g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | about 1 tsp | 220 g |
| Powdered Sugar | 2 tsp | 120 g |
| Coconut Sugar | about 1½ tsp | 154 g |
| Turbinado Sugar | about 1¼ tsp | 200 g |
| Honey | about ¾ tsp | 340 g |
| Maple Syrup | ¾ tsp | 322 g |
| Corn Syrup | about ¾ tsp | 340 g |
| Molasses | about ¾ tsp | 328 g |
| Agave Nectar | about ¾ tsp | 336 g |
| Butter, oils and fats | ||
| Butter | about 1 tsp | 227 g |
| Margarine | about 1 tsp | 227 g |
| Shortening | about 1¼ tsp | 205 g |
| Vegetable Oil | about 1 tsp | 218 g |
| Olive Oil | about 1 tsp | 216 g |
| Coconut Oil | about 1 tsp | 218 g |
| Lard | about 1¼ tsp | 205 g |
| Dairy | ||
| Milk | about 1 tsp | 245 g |
| Buttermilk | about 1 tsp | 245 g |
| Heavy Cream | 1 tsp | 238 g |
| Half and Half | 1 tsp | 242 g |
| Sour Cream | about 1 tsp | 230 g |
| Yogurt | about 1 tsp | 245 g |
| Greek Yogurt | about 1 tsp | 245 g |
| Cream Cheese | about 1 tsp | 232 g |
| Condensed Milk | about ¾ tsp | 306 g |
| Evaporated Milk | about 1 tsp | 252 g |
| Ricotta Cheese | about 1 tsp | 246 g |
| Cottage Cheese | about 1 tsp | 226 g |
| Liquids | ||
| Water | 1 tsp | 236 g |
| Almond Milk | 1 tsp | 244 g |
| Oat Milk | 1 tsp | 244 g |
| Soy Milk | 1 tsp | 243 g |
| Coconut Milk | about 1 tsp | 226 g |
| Lemon Juice | 1 tsp | 244 g |
| Orange Juice | about 1 tsp | 248 g |
| Vanilla Extract | about 1¼ tsp | 208 g |
| Chicken Broth | 1 tsp | 240 g |
| Coffee (Brewed) | 1 tsp | 237 g |
| Rice, grains and pasta | ||
| Rice (Uncooked) | about 1¼ tsp | 185 g |
| Brown Rice (Uncooked) | 1¼ tsp | 190 g |
| Arborio Rice | about 1¼ tsp | 200 g |
| Oats | about 2¾ tsp | 90 g |
| Quinoa | about 1½ tsp | 170 g |
| Couscous | about 1½ tsp | 173 g |
| Bulgur | about 1¾ tsp | 140 g |
| Barley | about 1¼ tsp | 200 g |
| Cornmeal | 1½ tsp | 163 g |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | about 2½ tsp | 100 g |
| Macaroni (Dry) | 2¼ tsp | 105 g |
| Penne (Dry) | about 2½ tsp | 100 g |
| Nuts and seeds | ||
| Almonds (Whole) | about 1¾ tsp | 143 g |
| Almonds (Sliced) | about 2½ tsp | 92 g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 2 tsp | 120 g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | about 2¼ tsp | 109 g |
| Cashews | 1¾ tsp | 137 g |
| Peanuts | about 1¾ tsp | 146 g |
| Pistachios | about 2 tsp | 123 g |
| Peanut Butter | about 1 tsp | 258 g |
| Sesame Seeds | about 1¾ tsp | 144 g |
| Sunflower Seeds | about 1¾ tsp | 140 g |
| Pumpkin Seeds | about 1¾ tsp | 129 g |
| Chia Seeds | about 1½ tsp | 168 g |
| Flax Seeds | about 1½ tsp | 168 g |
| Baking staples | ||
| Cocoa Powder | 2¾ tsp | 86 g |
| Chocolate Chips | about 1½ tsp | 170 g |
| White Chocolate Chips | about 1½ tsp | 170 g |
| Cornstarch | about 2 tsp | 128 g |
| Breadcrumbs | 2¼ tsp | 108 g |
| Shredded Coconut | about 2½ tsp | 93 g |
| Raisins | about 1½ tsp | 149 g |
| Dried Cranberries | 2 tsp | 120 g |
| Milk Powder | 2 tsp | 120 g |
| Baking Powder | about 1 tsp | 220 g |
| Baking Soda | about 1 tsp | 221 g |
| Instant Yeast | about 1½ tsp | 150 g |
| Salt | about ¾ tsp | 288 g |
| Gelatin Powder | about 1½ tsp | 150 g |
| Cheese | ||
| Parmesan (Grated) | about 2½ tsp | 100 g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | about 2 tsp | 113 g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | about 2¼ tsp | 112 g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | about 1½ tsp | 150 g |
| Blue Cheese (Crumbled) | 1¾ tsp | 135 g |
| Goat Cheese | about 1 tsp | 230 g |
One US cup, spooned and levelled; weights from USDA FoodData Central where it has one, reviewed August 15, 2026. How we calculate
5 g by ingredient
Why 5 g isn’t one cup amount
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the answer depends on the ingredient. Flour is light and holds air, so 5 g of it fills more cups than 5 g of sugar, whose crystals pack tightly. Only water and water-like liquids are 5 ml for 5 g.
No scale? Spoon the ingredient into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 30% more flour.