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1 Cup to Grams Conversion

Convert 1 Cup to grams for flour (120g), sugar (200g), butter (227g), and 25+ ingredients. Accurate baking conversions with density explanation.

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1 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 1 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).

16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
240.0 mL Volume (mL)
4.23 oz Ounces (Weight)
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How Many Grams in 1 Cup?

All-Purpose Flour 120g 4.2 oz
Granulated Sugar 200g 7.1 oz
Butter 227g 2.0 sticks
Tablespoons: 16.0 tbsp Teaspoons: 48.0 tsp Volume (US Legal): 240 mL Volume (Metric): 250 mL

1 Cup Weight in Grams (Common Ingredients)

Precise gram equivalents for 1 Cup across different kitchen staples. Click any ingredient for its hub.

Item / Measurement Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
All-Purpose Flour 120g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Granulated White Sugar 200g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Butter (Unsalted or Salted) 227g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Brown Sugar (Light or Dark) 220g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) 120g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
White Rice (Long or Medium Grain, Uncooked) 185g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) 90g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened / Dutch Process) 85g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Honey (Pure Liquid) 340g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Whole Milk (Cow) 245g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Water (Pure) 240g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Peanut Butter (Smooth / Creamy) 250g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Plain Yogurt (Regular) 245g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Greek Yogurt (Strained) 285g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Bread Flour (High Protein) 127g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Almond Flour (Blanched Superfine) 96g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Cake Flour (Low Protein / Chlorinated) 114g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Whole Wheat Flour 120g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Cream Cheese (Block Style) 225g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet Regular) 170g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream 238g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 216g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Sourdough Starter (100% Hydration) 240g 1 cups (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 Cup of flour?

1 Cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 120 grams (4.23 oz) when spooned and leveled.

How many grams is 1 Cup of sugar?

1 Cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 200 grams (7.05 oz).

How many grams is 1 Cup of butter?

1 Cup of butter weighs approximately 227 grams, which equals 2.0 standard US butter sticks.

Why do different ingredients weigh different amounts for 1 Cup?

Cups measure volume (physical space), while grams measure mass. Because ingredients vary in density—from airy flours to dense sugars and heavy syrups—1 Cup yields distinctly different weights for each ingredient.