Cups to Grams Converter
1 US cup of all-purpose flour weighs 120 g, granulated sugar 198 g and butter 227 g. Pick an ingredient to get its exact weight.
1 US cup of all-purpose flour =
120 g
4.2 oz · 16 tbsp · 237 ml
How to measure a cup
- Flour and powders: spoon into the cup until it heaps, then sweep the top flat with a knife. Don't tap or shake the cup.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup. Recipes that say "1 cup brown sugar" almost always mean packed.
- Liquids: use a clear measuring jug on the counter and read it at eye level.
- Butter: skip the cup. 1 cup = 2 US sticks = 227 g.
A kitchen scale is the most accurate way to bake: the same cup of flour can vary by 20 g or more depending on how you fill it.
Cups to grams chart
Grams for common cup amounts. Tap a row link from anywhere on the site to jump straight to it.
Flours & starches
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 30 g | 60 g | 120 g |
| Bread flour | 30 g | 60 g | 120 g |
| Cake flour | 30 g | 60 g | 120 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 28 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Self-rising flour | 28 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Almond flour | 24 g | 48 g | 96 g |
| Cornstarch | 28 g | 56 g | 112 g |
Sugars & syrups
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 50 g | 99 g | 198 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 53 g | 107 g | 213 g |
| Powdered sugar | 28 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Honey | 84 g | 168 g | 336 g |
| Maple syrup | 78 g | 156 g | 312 g |
| Molasses | 85 g | 170 g | 340 g |
| Corn syrup | 78 g | 156 g | 312 g |
Butter & oils
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 57 g | 114 g | 227 g |
| Vegetable oil | 55 g | 109 g | 218 g |
| Olive oil | 54 g | 108 g | 216 g |
| Coconut oil | 57 g | 114 g | 227 g |
Milk, cream & liquids
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 59 g | 119 g | 237 g |
| Milk | 61 g | 122 g | 244 g |
| Heavy cream | 60 g | 119 g | 238 g |
| Buttermilk | 61 g | 123 g | 245 g |
| Sour cream | 58 g | 115 g | 230 g |
| Plain yogurt | 61 g | 123 g | 245 g |
| Cream cheese | 57 g | 114 g | 227 g |
Chocolate, oats, nuts & more
| Ingredient | ¼ cup | ½ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 21 g | 42 g | 84 g |
| Rolled oats | 22 g | 45 g | 89 g |
| Chocolate chips | 43 g | 85 g | 170 g |
| White rice (uncooked) | 50 g | 99 g | 198 g |
| Peanut butter | 68 g | 135 g | 270 g |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 28 g | 57 g | 113 g |
| Raisins | 37 g | 75 g | 149 g |
| Shredded coconut (sweetened) | 21 g | 43 g | 85 g |
| Table salt | 72 g | 144 g | 288 g |
Weights per US cup (236.6 ml). Dry ingredients spooned and leveled. Sources: King Arthur Baking for dry ingredients, USDA FoodData Central for liquids. Updated Nov 2026.
Cups to grams FAQ
How many grams are in a cup?
It depends on the ingredient, because a cup measures volume and grams measure weight. 1 US cup of water is 237 g, but 1 cup of all-purpose flour is about 120 g and 1 cup of granulated sugar is 198 g. Pick the ingredient in the converter above for the exact number.
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
1 US cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 g when you spoon it into the cup and level it off. Some charts say 125 g. If you scoop straight from the bag, the flour packs down and a cup can weigh 140 g or more, which is why bakers prefer a scale.
How many grams of butter are in a cup?
1 cup of butter is 227 g. That is 2 US sticks of butter (113 g each), or 16 tablespoons.
How many grams of sugar are in a cup?
1 cup of granulated white sugar is 198 g. Packed brown sugar is heavier at 213 g, and unsifted powdered sugar is lighter at 113 g.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml. A metric cup, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK, is 250 ml, about 6% bigger. Use the US cup / Metric cup switch in the converter to match your recipe.