How Many Grams in a Cup?
It depends on the ingredient: one US cup is 125 g of all-purpose flour, 200 g of granulated sugar, 227 g of butter and 236 g of water.
US cups, filled level
- All-Purpose FlourUK: plain flour125 g
- Granulated SugarUK: granulated (caster is finer)200 g
- ButterUnsalted or salted227 g
- Brown Sugar (Packed)UK: soft light brown sugar220 g
- Milk245 g
- Water236 g
To measure 1 cup
1 cup
16 tbsp · 237 ml
Quick answer: common grams per cup
| Ingredient | 1 US cup weighs |
|---|---|
| All-Purpose FlourSpoon into the cup and level; do not scoop from the bag. | 125 g |
| Bread FlourSpoon into the cup and level; do not scoop from the bag. | 127 g |
| Cake FlourSpoon into the cup and level; do not scoop from the bag. | 114 g |
| Granulated SugarSpoon in and level. | 200 g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed)Pack firmly into the cup, then level. | 220 g |
| Powdered SugarSpoon in and level. | 120 g |
| ButterCut 2 sticks, or press in and level. | 227 g |
| MilkLiquid measuring cup, read at eye level. | 245 g |
| WaterLiquid measuring cup, read at eye level. | 236 g |
| Rice (Uncooked)Spoon in and level. | 185 g |
| OatsSpoon in and level. | 90 g |
| Cocoa PowderSpoon in and level. | 86 g |
| HoneyOil the cup, fill and level. | 340 g |
| Almond FlourSpoon into the cup and level; do not scoop from the bag. | 96 g |
Grams per cup chart: 96 ingredients
How much one US cup weighs, by ingredient, plus the weight of one tablespoon and one teaspoon of the same ingredient. Dry ingredients are spooned and levelled unless the name says otherwise.
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1 cup (oz) | 1 tbsp | 1 tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flours | ||||
| All-Purpose Flour | 125 g | 4.4 oz | 7.81 g | 2.6 g |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 4.5 oz | 7.94 g | 2.65 g |
| Cake Flour | 114 g | 4 oz | 7.13 g | 2.38 g |
| Self-Rising Flour | 125 g | 4.4 oz | 7.81 g | 2.6 g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 3.4 oz | 6 g | 2 g |
| Coconut Flour | 128 g | 4.5 oz | 8 g | 2.67 g |
| Oat Flour | 104 g | 3.7 oz | 6.5 g | 2.17 g |
| Rye Flour | 102 g | 3.6 oz | 6.38 g | 2.13 g |
| Spelt Flour | 99 g | 3.5 oz | 6.19 g | 2.06 g |
| Semolina Flour | 167 g | 5.9 oz | 10.44 g | 3.48 g |
| Buckwheat Flour | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars and sweeteners | ||||
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 12.5 g | 4.17 g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 220 g | 7.8 oz | 13.75 g | 4.58 g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Coconut Sugar | 154 g | 5.4 oz | 9.63 g | 3.21 g |
| Turbinado Sugar | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 12.5 g | 4.17 g |
| Honey | 340 g | 12 oz | 21.25 g | 7.08 g |
| Maple Syrup | 322 g | 11.4 oz | 20.13 g | 6.71 g |
| Corn Syrup | 340 g | 12 oz | 21.25 g | 7.08 g |
| Molasses | 328 g | 11.6 oz | 20.5 g | 6.83 g |
| Agave Nectar | 336 g | 11.9 oz | 21 g | 7 g |
| Butter, oils and fats | ||||
| Butter | 227 g | 8 oz | 14.18 g | 4.73 g |
| Margarine | 227 g | 8 oz | 14.19 g | 4.73 g |
| Shortening | 205 g | 7.2 oz | 12.81 g | 4.27 g |
| Vegetable Oil | 218 g | 7.7 oz | 13.63 g | 4.54 g |
| Olive Oil | 216 g | 7.6 oz | 13.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Coconut Oil | 218 g | 7.7 oz | 13.63 g | 4.54 g |
| Lard | 205 g | 7.2 oz | 12.81 g | 4.27 g |
| Dairy | ||||
| Milk | 245 g | 8.6 oz | 15.31 g | 5.1 g |
| Buttermilk | 245 g | 8.6 oz | 15.31 g | 5.1 g |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 8.4 oz | 14.88 g | 4.96 g |
| Half and Half | 242 g | 8.5 oz | 15.13 g | 5.04 g |
| Sour Cream | 230 g | 8.1 oz | 14.38 g | 4.79 g |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 8.6 oz | 15.31 g | 5.1 g |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 8.6 oz | 15.31 g | 5.1 g |
| Cream Cheese | 232 g | 8.2 oz | 14.5 g | 4.83 g |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 10.8 oz | 19.13 g | 6.38 g |
| Evaporated Milk | 252 g | 8.9 oz | 15.75 g | 5.25 g |
| Ricotta Cheese | 246 g | 8.7 oz | 15.38 g | 5.13 g |
| Cottage Cheese | 226 g | 8 oz | 14.13 g | 4.71 g |
| Liquids | ||||
| Water | 236 g | 8.3 oz | 14.75 g | 4.92 g |
| Almond Milk | 244 g | 8.6 oz | 15.25 g | 5.08 g |
| Oat Milk | 244 g | 8.6 oz | 15.25 g | 5.08 g |
| Soy Milk | 243 g | 8.6 oz | 15.19 g | 5.06 g |
| Coconut Milk | 226 g | 8 oz | 14.13 g | 4.71 g |
| Lemon Juice | 244 g | 8.6 oz | 15.25 g | 5.08 g |
| Orange Juice | 248 g | 8.7 oz | 15.5 g | 5.17 g |
| Vanilla Extract | 208 g | 7.3 oz | 13 g | 4.33 g |
| Chicken Broth | 240 g | 8.5 oz | 15 g | 5 g |
| Coffee (Brewed) | 237 g | 8.4 oz | 14.81 g | 4.94 g |
| Rice, grains and pasta | ||||
| Rice (Uncooked) | 185 g | 6.5 oz | 11.56 g | 3.85 g |
| Brown Rice (Uncooked) | 190 g | 6.7 oz | 11.88 g | 3.96 g |
| Arborio Rice | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 12.5 g | 4.17 g |
| Oats | 90 g | 3.2 oz | 5.63 g | 1.88 g |
| Quinoa | 170 g | 6 oz | 10.63 g | 3.54 g |
| Couscous | 173 g | 6.1 oz | 10.81 g | 3.6 g |
| Bulgur | 140 g | 4.9 oz | 8.75 g | 2.92 g |
| Barley | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 12.5 g | 4.17 g |
| Cornmeal | 163 g | 5.7 oz | 10.19 g | 3.4 g |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | 100 g | 3.5 oz | 6.25 g | 2.08 g |
| Macaroni (Dry) | 105 g | 3.7 oz | 6.56 g | 2.19 g |
| Penne (Dry) | 100 g | 3.5 oz | 6.25 g | 2.08 g |
| Nuts and seeds | ||||
| Almonds (Whole) | 143 g | 5 oz | 8.94 g | 2.98 g |
| Almonds (Sliced) | 92 g | 3.2 oz | 5.75 g | 1.92 g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 109 g | 3.8 oz | 6.81 g | 2.27 g |
| Cashews | 137 g | 4.8 oz | 8.56 g | 2.85 g |
| Peanuts | 146 g | 5.1 oz | 9.13 g | 3.04 g |
| Pistachios | 123 g | 4.3 oz | 7.69 g | 2.56 g |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 9.1 oz | 16.13 g | 5.38 g |
| Sesame Seeds | 144 g | 5.1 oz | 9 g | 3 g |
| Sunflower Seeds | 140 g | 4.9 oz | 8.75 g | 2.92 g |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 129 g | 4.6 oz | 8.06 g | 2.69 g |
| Chia Seeds | 168 g | 5.9 oz | 10.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Flax Seeds | 168 g | 5.9 oz | 10.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Baking staples | ||||
| Cocoa Powder | 86 g | 3 oz | 5.38 g | 1.79 g |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 6 oz | 10.63 g | 3.54 g |
| White Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 6 oz | 10.63 g | 3.54 g |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 4.5 oz | 8 g | 2.67 g |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 3.8 oz | 6.75 g | 2.25 g |
| Shredded Coconut | 93 g | 3.3 oz | 5.81 g | 1.94 g |
| Raisins | 149 g | 5.3 oz | 9.31 g | 3.1 g |
| Dried Cranberries | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Milk Powder | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Baking Powder | 220 g | 7.8 oz | 13.75 g | 4.58 g |
| Baking Soda | 221 g | 7.8 oz | 13.81 g | 4.6 g |
| Instant Yeast | 150 g | 5.3 oz | 9.38 g | 3.13 g |
| Salt | 288 g | 10.2 oz | 18 g | 6 g |
| Gelatin Powder | 150 g | 5.3 oz | 9.38 g | 3.13 g |
| Cheese | ||||
| Parmesan (Grated) | 100 g | 3.5 oz | 6.25 g | 2.08 g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 113 g | 4 oz | 7.06 g | 2.35 g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 112 g | 4 oz | 7 g | 2.33 g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 150 g | 5.3 oz | 9.38 g | 3.13 g |
| Blue Cheese (Crumbled) | 135 g | 4.8 oz | 8.44 g | 2.81 g |
| Goat Cheese | 230 g | 8.1 oz | 14.38 g | 4.79 g |
Convert 1 cup to grams
Select an ingredient to convert one cup to grams, or change the cup amount for your recipe.
Why grams per cup changes
Cups are a volume measurement. Grams are a weight measurement. That means a cup can weigh 86g for cocoa powder, 125g for all-purpose flour, 200g for granulated sugar, 227g for butter, or about 236g for water. Ingredient density is the reason a single conversion factor does not work.
This site uses a practical rounded kitchen weight of 236g for water, while the default US cup volume is 236.588ml.
Flour is the best example. A loosely spooned cup of flour is about 125g, but a cup scooped directly from the bag can be much heavier because the flour gets packed. For baking, weighing flour in grams is usually more reliable than measuring by cups.
Useful 1 cup benchmarks
- FlourUse spoon-and-level measuring if you do not have a scale. Bread flour is about 127g.125 g
- Granulated sugarPacked brown sugar is heavier at about 220g per cup.200 g
- Butter2 US sticks or 16 tablespoons.227 g
Grams in a cup by ingredient
Open a dedicated guide for the exact weight of 1 cup, plus cup fractions and a full conversion chart:
Grams in other cup amounts
Every ingredient at a common cup measure, or all 414 in the grams per cup database:
Need a specific gram amount?
If your recipe starts with grams instead of cups, use the main grams to cups converter or quick pages for 100 grams to cups, 150 grams to cups, and 200 grams to cups.
Questions
How many grams are in a cup?
There is no single grams-per-cup number because cups measure volume and grams measure weight. One cup is 125g for all-purpose flour, 200g for granulated sugar, 227g for butter, and 236g for water.
How many grams are in 1 cup of flour?
One US cup of all-purpose flour is about 125 grams using the spoon-and-level method. Bread flour is about 127g per cup, while cake flour is lighter at about 114g per cup.
How many grams are in 1 cup of sugar?
One cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams. Packed brown sugar is about 220g per cup, and powdered sugar is much lighter at about 120g per cup.
Is 1 cup always 240 grams?
No. A US cup is a volume of about 237 milliliters. It weighs about 237 grams only for water-like liquids. Dry ingredients vary widely by density.
Should I use grams or cups for baking?
Use grams when precision matters, especially for flour, cocoa, powdered sugar, and bread recipes. Cups are convenient, but the amount changes with scooping, packing, and ingredient density.