Grams to ML Converter
How many milliliters is a gram? For water, 1 gram is 1 milliliter — but that only holds for water. Flour, sugar, oil, and milk each have their own density, so pick your ingredient below for an accurate grams-to-ml conversion.
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100 grams to milliliters by Ingredient
The same gram of each ingredient converts to a different number of milliliters, because their densities differ:
| Ingredient | 100 g | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Flours | ||
| All-Purpose Flour | 189 ml | 125g |
| Bread Flour | 186 ml | 127g |
| Cake Flour | 208 ml | 114g |
| Self-Rising Flour | 189 ml | 125g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 197 ml | 120g |
| Almond Flour | 246 ml | 96g |
| Coconut Flour | 185 ml | 128g |
| Oat Flour | 227 ml | 104g |
| Rye Flour | 232 ml | 102g |
| Spelt Flour | 197 ml | 120g |
| Semolina Flour | 142 ml | 167g |
| Buckwheat Flour | 197 ml | 120g |
| Sugars and sweeteners | ||
| Granulated Sugar | 118 ml | 200g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 108 ml | 220g |
| Powdered Sugar | 197 ml | 120g |
| Coconut Sugar | 131 ml | 180g |
| Turbinado Sugar | 118 ml | 200g |
| Honey | 70 ml | 340g |
| Maple Syrup | 73 ml | 322g |
| Corn Syrup | 70 ml | 340g |
| Molasses | 72 ml | 328g |
| Agave Nectar | 70 ml | 336g |
| Butter, oils and fats | ||
| Butter | 104 ml | 227g |
| Margarine | 104 ml | 227g |
| Shortening | 115 ml | 205g |
| Vegetable Oil | 109 ml | 218g |
| Olive Oil | 110 ml | 216g |
| Coconut Oil | 109 ml | 218g |
| Lard | 115 ml | 205g |
| Dairy | ||
| Milk | 97 ml | 245g |
| Buttermilk | 97 ml | 245g |
| Heavy Cream | 99 ml | 238g |
| Half and Half | 98 ml | 242g |
| Sour Cream | 98 ml | 242g |
| Yogurt | 97 ml | 245g |
| Greek Yogurt | 97 ml | 245g |
| Cream Cheese | 102 ml | 232g |
| Condensed Milk | 77 ml | 306g |
| Evaporated Milk | 94 ml | 252g |
| Ricotta Cheese | 96 ml | 246g |
| Cottage Cheese | 105 ml | 226g |
| Liquids | ||
| Water | 100 ml | 236g |
| Almond Milk | 97 ml | 244g |
| Oat Milk | 97 ml | 244g |
| Soy Milk | 97 ml | 243g |
| Coconut Milk | 105 ml | 226g |
| Lemon Juice | 97 ml | 244g |
| Orange Juice | 95 ml | 248g |
| Vanilla Extract | 114 ml | 208g |
| Chicken Broth | 99 ml | 240g |
| Coffee (Brewed) | 100 ml | 237g |
| Rice, grains and pasta | ||
| Rice (Uncooked) | 128 ml | 185g |
| Brown Rice (Uncooked) | 125 ml | 190g |
| Arborio Rice | 118 ml | 200g |
| Oats | 263 ml | 90g |
| Quinoa | 139 ml | 170g |
| Couscous | 137 ml | 173g |
| Bulgur | 169 ml | 140g |
| Barley | 118 ml | 200g |
| Cornmeal | 145 ml | 163g |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | 237 ml | 100g |
| Macaroni (Dry) | 225 ml | 105g |
| Penne (Dry) | 237 ml | 100g |
| Nuts and seeds | ||
| Almonds (Whole) | 165 ml | 143g |
| Almonds (Sliced) | 257 ml | 92g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 197 ml | 120g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 217 ml | 109g |
| Cashews | 173 ml | 137g |
| Peanuts | 162 ml | 146g |
| Pistachios | 192 ml | 123g |
| Peanut Butter | 92 ml | 258g |
| Sesame Seeds | 164 ml | 144g |
| Sunflower Seeds | 169 ml | 140g |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 183 ml | 129g |
| Chia Seeds | 141 ml | 168g |
| Flax Seeds | 141 ml | 168g |
| Baking staples | ||
| Cocoa Powder | 275 ml | 86g |
| Chocolate Chips | 139 ml | 170g |
| White Chocolate Chips | 139 ml | 170g |
| Cornstarch | 185 ml | 128g |
| Breadcrumbs | 219 ml | 108g |
| Shredded Coconut | 254 ml | 93g |
| Raisins | 143 ml | 165g |
| Dried Cranberries | 197 ml | 120g |
| Milk Powder | 197 ml | 120g |
| Baking Powder | 108 ml | 220g |
| Baking Soda | 82 ml | 288g |
| Instant Yeast | 158 ml | 150g |
| Salt | 82 ml | 288g |
| Gelatin Powder | 158 ml | 150g |
| Cheese | ||
| Parmesan (Grated) | 237 ml | 100g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 209 ml | 113g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 211 ml | 112g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 158 ml | 150g |
| Blue Cheese (Crumbled) | 175 ml | 135g |
| Goat Cheese | 103 ml | 230g |
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Why Grams to ML Depends on the Ingredient
Grams measure weight and milliliters measure volume. They match one-to-one only for water, whose density is almost exactly 1 g/ml. A lighter ingredient like flour takes up more volume per gram, so 100g of flour is closer to 189ml.
This converter uses each ingredient’s real density (its grams per cup against the 236.6ml in a US cup) to give a volume that actually matches the weight — not the water-only shortcut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ml is 100 grams?
100 grams of water is 100ml. But 100g of flour is about 189ml, 100g of sugar about 118ml, and 100g of oil about 109ml — because each ingredient has a different density.
Is 1 gram always 1 ml?
Only for water and very similar liquids. For anything less dense than water (flour, oil) a gram takes up more than a milliliter; for denser ingredients it takes up less.
How do I convert grams to ml for flour?
Divide the grams by flour’s density (about 0.53 g/ml). 100g ÷ 0.53 ≈ 189ml. This tool does it automatically from the grams-per-cup figure.
Why do recipes mix grams and milliliters?
Dry ingredients are usually given in grams (weight) and liquids in milliliters (volume). Converting between them needs the ingredient’s density, which is what this converter applies.