Grams to Cups Conversion Chart & Calculator
Convert grams to cups for any of 400 foods. Select your ingredient for accurate conversions based on actual density.
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Enter an amount in grams to see the conversion for all-purpose flour.
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.
Grams to Cups Master Chart
Every common recipe amount from 10g to 1kg, converted to US cups for the six staple ingredients. Select an amount to open its full chart covering every ingredient.
| Grams | All-Purpose Flour | Granulated Sugar | Brown Sugar (Packed) | Butter | Water | Oats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | ⅛ cup | 0.05 cups | 0.05 cups | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups | ⅛ cup |
| 15g | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup |
| 20g | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup |
| 25g | ¼ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup |
| 28g | ¼ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅓ cup |
| 30g | ¼ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅓ cup |
| 35g | ¼ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅜ cup |
| 40g | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ⅛ cup | ½ cup |
| 45g | ⅜ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ½ cup |
| 50g | ⅜ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ½ cup |
| 56g | ½ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ⅝ cup |
| 60g | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ⅔ cup |
| 65g | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | ¼ cup | ¾ cup |
| 70g | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ¾ cup |
| 75g | ⅝ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅞ cup |
| 80g | ⅝ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅓ cup | ⅞ cup |
| 85g | ⅔ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅜ cup | 1 cup |
| 90g | ¾ cup | ½ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅜ cup | ⅜ cup | 1 cup |
| 100g | ¾ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ⅜ cup | 1⅛ cups |
| 110g | ⅞ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | 1¼ cups |
| 113g | ⅞ cup | ⅝ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | 1¼ cups |
| 115g | ⅞ cup | ⅝ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | 1¼ cups |
| 120g | 1 cup | ⅝ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | 1⅓ cups |
| 125g | 1 cup | ⅝ cup | ⅝ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup | 1⅜ cups |
| 130g | 1 cup | ⅔ cup | ⅝ cup | ⅝ cup | ½ cup | 1½ cups |
| 140g | 1⅛ cups | ⅔ cup | ⅝ cup | ⅝ cup | ⅝ cup | 1½ cups |
| 150g | 1¼ cups | ¾ cup | ⅔ cup | ⅔ cup | ⅝ cup | 1⅔ cups |
| 160g | 1¼ cups | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | ⅔ cup | ⅔ cup | 1¾ cups |
| 165g | 1⅓ cups | ⅞ cup | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | ⅔ cup | 1⅞ cups |
| 170g | 1⅜ cups | ⅞ cup | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | 1⅞ cups |
| 175g | 1⅜ cups | ⅞ cup | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | 2 cups |
| 180g | 1½ cups | ⅞ cup | ⅞ cup | ¾ cup | ¾ cup | 2 cups |
| 185g | 1½ cups | ⅞ cup | ⅞ cup | ⅞ cup | ¾ cup | 2 cups |
| 190g | 1½ cups | 1 cup | ⅞ cup | ⅞ cup | ¾ cup | 2⅛ cups |
| 200g | 1⅝ cups | 1 cup | ⅞ cup | ⅞ cup | ⅞ cup | 2¼ cups |
| 220g | 1¾ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1 cup | 1 cup | ⅞ cup | 2½ cups |
| 225g | 1¾ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1 cup | 1 cup | 1 cup | 2½ cups |
| 227g | 1⅞ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1 cup | 1 cup | 1 cup | 2½ cups |
| 230g | 1⅞ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1 cup | 1 cup | 1 cup | 2½ cups |
| 240g | 1⅞ cups | 1¼ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1 cup | 1 cup | 2⅔ cups |
| 250g | 2 cups | 1¼ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1 cup | 2¾ cups |
| 255g | 2 cups | 1¼ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1⅛ cups | 2⅞ cups |
| 260g | 2⅛ cups | 1⅓ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1⅛ cups | 1⅛ cups | 2⅞ cups |
| 275g | 2¼ cups | 1⅜ cups | 1¼ cups | 1¼ cups | 1⅛ cups | 3 cups |
| 280g | 2¼ cups | 1⅜ cups | 1¼ cups | 1¼ cups | 1⅛ cups | 3⅛ cups |
| 300g | 2⅜ cups | 1½ cups | 1⅜ cups | 1⅓ cups | 1¼ cups | 3⅓ cups |
| 320g | 2½ cups | 1⅝ cups | 1½ cups | 1⅜ cups | 1⅜ cups | 3½ cups |
| 340g | 2¾ cups | 1⅔ cups | 1½ cups | 1½ cups | 1½ cups | 3¾ cups |
| 350g | 2¾ cups | 1¾ cups | 1⅝ cups | 1½ cups | 1½ cups | 3⅞ cups |
| 360g | 2⅞ cups | 1¾ cups | 1⅝ cups | 1⅝ cups | 1½ cups | 4 cups |
| 375g | 3 cups | 1⅞ cups | 1⅔ cups | 1⅔ cups | 1⅝ cups | 4⅛ cups |
| 390g | 3⅛ cups | 2 cups | 1¾ cups | 1¾ cups | 1⅔ cups | 4⅓ cups |
| 400g | 3¼ cups | 2 cups | 1⅞ cups | 1¾ cups | 1⅔ cups | 4½ cups |
| 410g | 3¼ cups | 2 cups | 1⅞ cups | 1¾ cups | 1¾ cups | 4½ cups |
| 420g | 3⅜ cups | 2⅛ cups | 1⅞ cups | 1⅞ cups | 1¾ cups | 4⅔ cups |
| 450g | 3⅝ cups | 2¼ cups | 2 cups | 2 cups | 1⅞ cups | 5 cups |
| 454g | 3⅝ cups | 2¼ cups | 2⅛ cups | 2 cups | 1⅞ cups | 5 cups |
| 480g | 3⅞ cups | 2⅜ cups | 2⅛ cups | 2⅛ cups | 2 cups | 5⅓ cups |
| 500g | 4 cups | 2½ cups | 2¼ cups | 2¼ cups | 2⅛ cups | 5½ cups |
| 550g | 4⅜ cups | 2¾ cups | 2½ cups | 2⅜ cups | 2⅓ cups | 6⅛ cups |
| 560g | 4½ cups | 2¾ cups | 2½ cups | 2½ cups | 2⅜ cups | 6¼ cups |
| 600g | 4¾ cups | 3 cups | 2¾ cups | 2⅝ cups | 2½ cups | 6⅔ cups |
| 650g | 5¼ cups | 3¼ cups | 3 cups | 2⅞ cups | 2¾ cups | 7¼ cups |
| 700g | 5⅝ cups | 3½ cups | 3⅛ cups | 3⅛ cups | 3 cups | 7¾ cups |
| 750g | 6 cups | 3¾ cups | 3⅜ cups | 3⅓ cups | 3⅛ cups | 8⅓ cups |
| 800g | 6⅜ cups | 4 cups | 3⅝ cups | 3½ cups | 3⅜ cups | 8⅞ cups |
| 900g | 7¼ cups | 4½ cups | 4⅛ cups | 4 cups | 3⅞ cups | 10 cups |
| 1000g | 8 cups | 5 cups | 4½ cups | 4⅜ cups | 4¼ cups | 11⅛ cups |
Cup weights used: All-Purpose Flour 125g, Granulated Sugar 200g, Brown Sugar (Packed) 220g, Butter 227g, Water 236g, Oats 90g per US cup.
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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 400 foods.
If you are starting from a cup measurement instead, use the grams in a cup reference to compare flour, sugar, butter, oats, rice, and other common ingredients side by side.
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 cup(12 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons) | 125 |
| Almond Flour | 1 cup(1 cup + 2 teaspoons) | 96 |
| Granulated Sugar | ½ cup(8 tablespoons) | 200 |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | ½ cup(7 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon) | 220 |
| Powdered Sugar | ⅞ cup(13 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) | 120 |
| Honey | ⅓ cup(4 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons) | 340 |
| Butter | ½ cup(7 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon) | 227 |
| Vegetable Oil | ½ cup(7 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) | 218 |
| Olive Oil | ½ cup(7 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons) | 216 |
| Milk | ⅜ cup(6 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons) | 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
How do I convert grams to cups?
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.
Why does the grams to cups conversion change by ingredient?
Cups measure volume while grams measure weight. Different ingredients have different densities - a cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar because flour is less dense. This is why you need to know the specific ingredient to get an accurate conversion.
Is it better to measure by weight or volume?
Measuring by weight (grams) is more accurate for baking because it eliminates variations from how ingredients are packed into cups. Professional bakers always use weight measurements for consistency. However, volume measurements (cups) are more common in home recipes.
How many grams are in a cup of flour?
One cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 125 grams. However, this can vary: bread flour is about 127g/cup, cake flour is about 114g/cup, and whole wheat flour is about 120g/cup.
How many grams are in a cup of sugar?
One cup of granulated white sugar weighs approximately 200 grams. Brown sugar (packed) weighs about 220g per cup, while powdered sugar weighs about 120g per cup due to its finer texture.