Baking Measurement Converter
Convert baking measurements between cups, grams, ounces, and more with ingredient-specific accuracy. Different ingredients have different densities, so 1 cup of flour weighs differently than 1 cup of sugar.
Baking is a science, and accurate measurement is crucial for consistent results. Volume-based measurements (cups) are less precise than weight-based measurements (grams) because ingredient density varies.
Why Weight Matters:
1 cup of different ingredients weighs differently:
- All-purpose flour: 125g
- Granulated sugar: 200g
- Brown sugar (packed): 220g
- Butter: 227g (2 sticks)
- Honey: 340g
- Cocoa powder: 86g
Measurement Tips:
- Flour: Spoon into measuring cup and level off. Do not scoop with the cup (compacts flour, adding up to 30% more).
- Brown sugar: Pack firmly into measuring cup for accurate volume measurement.
- Butter: 1 US stick = 113.5g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.
- Liquids: Use liquid measuring cups read at eye level.
For best results, invest in a kitchen scale and measure by weight (grams).