500g Whole Wheat Flour in Cups

500 grams of whole wheat flour is 4¼ 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.

500 g of whole wheat flour is

4¼ cups

4.17 US cups · 66.7 tbsp · 986 ml · 120 g per cup

Amount in grams

To measure it · spoon and level

4¼ cups

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Measuring by hand? That is 4¼ cups.

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.

500g of whole wheat flour vs other ingredients

Ingredient	500g in cups	Per cup
Whole Wheat Flour	4¼ cups	120 g
All-Purpose Flour	4 cups	125 g
Granulated Sugar	2½ cups	200 g
Butter	about 2¼ cups	227 g

See all 500g conversions on the 500 grams to cups chart.

Another ingredient or amount

Nearby whole wheat flour amounts

Grams	Cups	Tablespoons
200 g	1⅔ cups	26.7 tbsp
250 g	2 cups + 1½ tbsp	33.3 tbsp
300 g	2½ cups	40 tbsp
400 g	3⅓ cups	53.3 tbsp

Full ladder on the whole wheat flour grams to cups chart.

Questions

How many cups is 500g of whole wheat flour?

500 grams of whole wheat flour is 4¼ cups, because one US cup weighs 120 grams.

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.

How do I measure 500g of whole wheat flour without a scale?

Use 4¼ cups. 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. Without a scale, use the cup figure above and measure the same way throughout the recipe.

Weights are per US cup, spooned and levelled. How we calculate