Grams to Cups Converter
Convert grams to US cups (and back) for flour, sugar, butter and other common ingredients.
About the Grams to Cups Converter
A cup is a volume (236.6 ml), so how many grams it holds depends on the ingredient's density and how it's packed. Values follow King Arthur Baking's ingredient weight chart, which measures flour by spooning into the cup and levelling. Weighing is more accurate than measuring by volume.
The formula
Cups = grams ÷ grams per cup
Grams per US cup
| Ingredient | g per cup |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120 |
| Bread flour | 120 |
| Whole wheat flour | 113 |
| Almond flour | 96 |
| Pastry flour | 106 |
| Self-rising flour | 113 |
| Granulated sugar | 198 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 |
| Confectioners'/icing sugar | 113 |
| Butter | 226 |
| Vegetable oil | 198 |
| Water | 227 |
| Milk | 227 |
| Yogurt / sour cream | 227 |
| Honey | 336 |
| Maple syrup | 312 |
| Cocoa powder (unsweetened) | 84 |
| Chocolate chips | 170 |
| Rolled oats | 89 |
| Rice (long grain, dry) | 198 |
| Cornstarch | 112 |
| Peanut butter | 270 |
| Raisins (loose) | 149 |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 113 |
Worked example
Example: Cups = 2⅓ cups (2.33)
- Inputs: Ingredient: All-purpose flour; Convert: Grams → cups; Amount: 280.
- Formula: Cups = grams ÷ grams per cup
- Result: Cups = 2⅓ cups (2.33)
Questions people ask
Why do recipes give different gram values?
Scooping packs flour more densely than spooning; many recipes use 125–130 g per cup.
Is a UK cup different?
Metric cups (Australia, UK) are 250 ml, about 6% more.