Cups to grams chart (US cup)
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | ¼ cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose / plain flour | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g |
| Bread flour | 127 g | 64 g | 32 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g | 100 g | 50 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 107 g | 53 g |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 120 g | 60 g | 30 g |
| Butter | 227 g | 113 g | 57 g |
| Milk | 242 g | 121 g | 61 g |
| Water | 237 g | 118 g | 59 g |
| Honey | 340 g | 170 g | 85 g |
| Cocoa powder | 85 g | 43 g | 21 g |
| Rolled oats | 90 g | 45 g | 23 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 g | 93 g | 46 g |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g | 85 g | 43 g |
Why flour weights vary so much
A cup of flour scooped straight from the bag can weigh 150 g or more, while spooned into the cup and levelled it weighs about 120 g. That 25% difference is why American recipes sometimes turn out dry abroad. For reliable results, weigh flour on a scale, or spoon it into the cup and level it with a knife.
Butter: sticks, cups and grams
One US stick of butter is ½ cup, 8 tablespoons or 113 g. A UK/EU block is usually 250 g, which is just over 1 cup (2.2 sticks).
Need temperatures too? Use the unit converter for °F to °C (350°F is about 180°C, or 160°C in a fan oven).
Cups to Grams Converter FAQs
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
About 120 g of all-purpose (plain) flour, spooned and levelled into a US cup. In a 250 ml metric cup it is about 127 g.
How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?
About 200 g of granulated sugar, 213 g of packed brown sugar, or 120 g of powdered (icing) sugar.
How many grams is a cup of butter?
227 g, which is 2 US sticks. Half a cup (1 stick) is 113 g.
Is a cup 250 ml or 240 ml?
A US customary cup is 236.6 ml (often rounded to 240 ml). Metric cups used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK are 250 ml.