Cups to grams converter
63 ingredients with USDA weights. Type an amount, get every unit at once.
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very different amounts, so a good conversion has to know the ingredient. Pick it above, or find it in the tables below.
One cup in grams: common ingredients
Flours and starches
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125 g | 62.5 g | 7.81 g |
| Bread flour | 137 g | 68.5 g | 8.56 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g |
| Cake flour | 137 g | 68.5 g | 8.56 g |
| Rice flour | 158 g | 79 g | 9.88 g |
| Rye flour | 102 g | 51 g | 6.38 g |
| Buckwheat flour | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 64 g | 8 g |
| Cornmeal | 122 g | 61 g | 7.63 g |
| Almond flour (ground almonds) | 95 g | 47.5 g | 5.94 g |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 54 g | 6.75 g |
| Rolled oats | 81 g | 40.5 g | 5.06 g |
Sugars and syrups
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 200 g | 100 g | 12.5 g |
| Brown sugar | 220 g | 110 g | 13.8 g |
| Powdered sugar | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g |
| Turbinado (raw) sugar | 202 g | 101 g | 12.6 g |
| Honey | 339 g | 170 g | 21.2 g |
| Maple syrup | 315 g | 158 g | 19.7 g |
| Molasses | 337 g | 169 g | 21.1 g |
| Light corn syrup | 341 g | 171 g | 21.3 g |
Fats and oils
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 227 g | 114 g | 14.2 g |
| Vegetable oil | 218 g | 109 g | 13.6 g |
| Olive oil | 216 g | 108 g | 13.5 g |
| Coconut oil | 218 g | 109 g | 13.6 g |
| Vegetable shortening | 205 g | 103 g | 12.8 g |
| Peanut butter | 258 g | 129 g | 16.1 g |
Dairy and liquids
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 244 g | 122 g | 15.3 g |
| Buttermilk | 245 g | 123 g | 15.3 g |
| Heavy cream | 238 g | 119 g | 14.9 g |
| Sour cream | 230 g | 115 g | 14.4 g |
| Plain yogurt | 245 g | 123 g | 15.3 g |
| Cream cheese | 232 g | 116 g | 14.5 g |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 306 g | 153 g | 19.1 g |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 113 g | 56.5 g | 7.06 g |
| Grated parmesan | 100 g | 50 g | 6.25 g |
| Water | 237 g | 119 g | 14.8 g |
Grains, pasta and legumes
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| White rice (uncooked) | 185 g | 92.5 g | 11.6 g |
| Cooked white rice | 158 g | 79 g | 9.88 g |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 170 g | 85 g | 10.6 g |
| Lentils (dry) | 192 g | 96 g | 12 g |
| Elbow macaroni (dry) | 122 g | 61 g | 7.63 g |
Nuts, chocolate and dried fruit
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chips | 168 g | 84 g | 10.5 g |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 117 g | 58.5 g | 7.31 g |
| Pecans (chopped) | 109 g | 54.5 g | 6.81 g |
| Almonds (whole) | 143 g | 71.5 g | 8.94 g |
| Shredded coconut | 93 g | 46.5 g | 5.81 g |
| Raisins | 145 g | 72.5 g | 9.06 g |
| Cocoa powder | 86 g | 43 g | 5.38 g |
| Mini marshmallows | 50 g | 25 g | 3.13 g |
Fruits and vegetables
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | 148 g | 74 g | 9.25 g |
| Strawberries (sliced) | 166 g | 83 g | 10.4 g |
| Mashed banana | 225 g | 113 g | 14.1 g |
| Applesauce | 244 g | 122 g | 15.3 g |
| Pumpkin puree | 245 g | 123 g | 15.3 g |
| Onion (chopped) | 160 g | 80 g | 10 g |
| Carrots (grated) | 110 g | 55 g | 6.88 g |
| Spinach (raw) | 30 g | 15 g | 1.88 g |
| Frozen peas | 134 g | 67 g | 8.38 g |
Condiments and baking basics
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchup | 240 g | 120 g | 15 g |
| Mayonnaise | 220 g | 110 g | 13.8 g |
| Table salt | 292 g | 146 g | 18.3 g |
| Baking soda | 221 g | 110 g | 13.8 g |
| Baking powder | 221 g | 110 g | 13.8 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup?
It depends on the ingredient, because a cup measures volume, not weight. A cup of water weighs 237 g, a cup of all-purpose flour about 125 g, a cup of sugar 200 g and a cup of honey 339 g. Use the converter above for any ingredient.
How big is a US cup?
A US customary cup is 236.6 ml (8 US fluid ounces). Metric cups used in Australia, New Zealand and Canada are 250 ml.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in a US cup.
Where do the weights come from?
From USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s public food database. Each ingredient page links to the exact USDA record.
Guides
Weights: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), public domain. Real ingredients vary by brand, humidity and how the cup is filled.