Grams to Cups Converter
Convert grams to cups for any baking ingredient. Select your ingredient for accurate conversions based on actual density.
Grams to Cups Converter
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How to Convert Grams to Cups
Converting grams to cups requires knowing the density of the specific ingredient you're measuring. Unlike weight-to-weight conversions (like grams to ounces), grams to cups involves converting between weight and volume - and different ingredients have very different densities.
The formula is simple: Cups = Grams ÷ Grams per Cup. But the tricky part is knowing the correct grams per cup for your ingredient. Our converter includes accurate density data for over 50 common baking ingredients.
Why Density Matters
Consider this: 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125 grams, while 1 cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams. If you use a generic conversion, your recipes will be off by significant amounts. This is why professional bakers always measure by weight (grams) for consistent results.
Common Grams to Cups Conversions
Here are conversions for 100 grams of common baking ingredients:
| Ingredient | 100g equals | g/cup |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | ¾ cups(13 tablespoons) | 125 |
| Almond Flour | 1 cups(1 cup + 1 tablespoon) | 96 |
| Granulated Sugar | ½ cups(8 tablespoons) | 200 |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | ½ cups(7 tablespoons) | 220 |
| Powdered Sugar | ⅞ cups(13 tablespoons) | 120 |
| Honey | ⅓ cups(5 tablespoons) | 340 |
| Butter | ½ cups(7 tablespoons) | 227 |
| Vegetable Oil | ½ cups(7 tablespoons) | 218 |
| Olive Oil | ½ cups(7 tablespoons) | 216 |
| Milk | ⅜ cups(7 tablespoons) | 245 |
Looking for a specific amount? Try our quick conversion pages: 100g, 200g, 250g, or 500g.
Tips for Accurate Measuring
Use a Kitchen Scale
For best results in baking, use a digital kitchen scale. It's more accurate than cup measurements and makes scaling recipes easy.
Spoon and Level Flour
If measuring flour by cups, spoon it into the cup and level with a knife. Scooping directly packs the flour and gives you too much.
Pack Brown Sugar
Brown sugar should be firmly packed into the measuring cup. The sugar should hold its shape when turned out.
Room Temperature Butter
For cup measurements of butter, use softened (room temperature) butter for accurate results. Cold butter creates air pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
To convert grams to cups, divide the weight in grams by the ingredient's density (grams per cup). For example, 125g of all-purpose flour equals 1 cup because flour weighs 125g per cup. Different ingredients have different densities, so the conversion varies by ingredient.