Grams to Cups
All-Purpose Flour Weight Reviewed

28 Grams of Flour to Cups

Direct Kitchen Answer

28 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about ¼ cup, or approximately 3⅝ tablespoons.

For practical kitchen measuring, 28 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about 3⅝ tablespoons.

Density Note: Calibrated for Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled) at a reference density of 125g per cup (0.528 g/mL).

Direct Answer

28 grams of All-Purpose Flour = 1/4 cups

Decimal value: 0.22 cups • Practical kitchen fraction: 1/4 cups

Tablespoons 3.6 tbsp
Teaspoons 10.8 tsp
Grams per Cup 125g / cup
Bulk Density 0.528 g/mL
Calibrated Measurement Condition: Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled)
Exact Formula

Calculation & Mathematical Derivation

To convert 28 grams of All-Purpose Flour into US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL):

Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Bulk Density)
Cups = 28g ÷ 125g/cup = 0.22 cups (kitchen fraction: 1/4 cups)
Tablespoons = 28g ÷ 7.81g/tbsp = 3.6 tablespoons

This calculation is calibrated specifically for Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled) under standard kitchen conditions (sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168936)).

Technique Note: The USDA standard defines 1 cup of all-purpose flour as 125g. Published baking standards vary: King Arthur Baking specifies 120g/cup for their recipes, while direct scooping ("dip and sweep") compacts flour up to 140g–150g per cup.

28g of Flour Across Cup Standards

Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 28g 1/4 (0.22 cups) 3.6 tbsp 10.8 tsp
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 28g 1/4 (0.22 cups) 3.5 tbsp 10.6 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 28g 1/4 (0.21 cups) 3.4 tbsp 10.2 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 28g 1/6 (0.19 cups) 3.0 tbsp 9.0 tsp
Japanese Cup (200 mL) 28g 1/4 (0.26 cups) 4.2 tbsp 12.7 tsp

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Live Calculation

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Condition: Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled) • The USDA standard defines 1 cup of all-purpose flour as 125g. Published baking standards vary: King Arthur Baking specifies 120g/cup for their recipes, while direct scooping ("dip and sweep") compacts flour up to 140g–150g per cup.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
1/4 cups (0.22)

Kitchen measure: 3 tbsp + 2 tsp (3.6 tbsp)

28 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 1/4 cups (US Customary Cup).

3.6 Tablespoons
10.8 Teaspoons
53.0 mL Volume (mL)
0.99 oz Ounces (Weight)
Culinary Technique

How to Measure 28g of All-Purpose Flour Accurately

The standard wheat flour used in most home baking and cooking recipes. Scooping directly compresses the flour, packing up to 140g–150g per cup.

Pro Tip for Flour:

Always fluff your flour with a fork or whisk, spoon it gently into your measuring cup until mounded, and sweep a flat edge across the rim.

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Authority & Verification

Scientific Methodology for All-Purpose Flour

The conversion calculations for All-Purpose Flour are derived from peer-reviewed laboratory bulk density measurements cataloged in USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168936). Volume calculations assume a standard US Customary culinary cup of 236.588 mL (8 US fluid ounces). Because factors such as humidity, particle size distribution, and scooping compression alter volumetric yield, weighing on a calibrated digital scale remains the gold standard in professional baking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 28 grams of All-Purpose Flour?

28 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals 1/4 cups in standard US Customary measuring cups (0.22 cups), or 1/4 cups in US Legal.

How many tablespoons is 28g of All-Purpose Flour?

28g of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 3.6 tablespoons (or 10.8 teaspoons).

What is the density and measurement condition of All-Purpose Flour?

Under standard conditions (Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled)), All-Purpose Flour weighs approximately 125 grams per US Customary cup (bulk density: 0.528 g/mL). Reference source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168936).

How do I measure 28g of All-Purpose Flour without a scale?

To measure 28g of All-Purpose Flour without a scale, use 1/4 cups (or approximately 3.6 tablespoons). Always ensure All-Purpose Flour is measured as: Spooned and leveled (fluffed with a fork, gently spooned into cup, and leveled).