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Water (Pure) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Water (Pure) from grams to cups using 236.6g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Convert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.

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Condition: Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C) • Density is 1.000 g/mL; 1 US Customary cup = 236.6 mL = 236.6g. In US Legal cups (240 mL), water weighs 240g.
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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)
0.42 cups (0.42)

Kitchen measure: 6 tbsp + 2.5 tsp (6.8 tbsp)

100 grams of Water (Pure) equals approximately 0.42 cups (US Customary Cup).

6.8 Tablespoons
20.3 Teaspoons
100.0 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

The baseline reference liquid for all culinary measurements. Density is exactly 1.000 g/mL at 4°C and 0.998 g/mL at 20°C.

Bulk Density: 1.000 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 236.6 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 14.79 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 4.93 grams
Measurement Condition: Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C)
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: Density is 1.000 g/mL; 1 US Customary cup = 236.6 mL = 236.6g. In US Legal cups (240 mL), water weighs 240g.

Chef's Culinary Technique

In the metric system, 1 mL of water weighs exactly 1 gram. In US Customary Cups, 1 cup = 236.588 mL = 236.6 grams.

Data Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Water (Pure) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Water (Pure).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Water (10g) 10g 0.04 (0.04 cups) 0.7 tbsp 2.0 tsp
Water (25g) 25g 1/8 (0.11 cups) 1.7 tbsp 5.1 tsp
Water (50g) 50g 1/4 (0.21 cups) 3.4 tbsp 10.1 tsp
Water (75g) 75g 1/3 (0.32 cups) 5.1 tbsp 15.2 tsp
Water (100g) 100g 0.42 (0.42 cups) 6.8 tbsp 20.3 tsp
Water (125g) 125g 1/2 (0.53 cups) 8.5 tbsp 25.4 tsp
Water (150g) 150g 5/8 (0.63 cups) 10.1 tbsp 30.4 tsp
Water (175g) 175g 3/4 (0.74 cups) 11.8 tbsp 35.5 tsp
Water (200g) 200g 7/8 (0.85 cups) 13.5 tbsp 40.6 tsp
Water (225g) 225g 0.95 (0.95 cups) 15.2 tbsp 45.6 tsp
Water (250g) 250g 1.06 (1.06 cups) 16.9 tbsp 50.7 tsp
Water (300g) 300g 1 1/4 (1.27 cups) 20.3 tbsp 60.9 tsp
Water (400g) 400g 1 2/3 (1.69 cups) 27.0 tbsp 81.1 tsp
Water (500g) 500g 2 1/8 (2.11 cups) 33.8 tbsp 101.4 tsp

Water (Pure) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Water (Pure).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Water 59g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Water 79g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Water 118g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Water 158g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Water 177g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Water 237g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Water 355g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Water 473g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Water (Pure)?

One standard US Customary cup of Water (Pure) weighs approximately 236.6 grams under standard measurement conditions (Liquid at room temperature (68°F / 20°C)).

How do I measure Water (Pure) accurately without a scale?

In the metric system, 1 mL of water weighs exactly 1 gram. In US Customary Cups, 1 cup = 236.588 mL = 236.6 grams. Source reference: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Water (Pure)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Water (Pure), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 14.79 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 4.93 grams.

What is the bulk density of Water (Pure)?

The bulk density of Water (Pure) is 1.000 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.