Grams to Cups Converter
Convert grams to US cups for common cooking and baking ingredients. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of flour weighs much less than a cup of honey. This tool uses standard baking references for accurate ingredient-specific conversions.
Converting grams to cups requires knowing the density of each ingredient. Unlike volume-to-volume conversions, weight-to-volume depends entirely on what you are measuring. This tool uses widely accepted baking references for the most accurate results.
Grams per US Cup by Ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125 g | Spooned and leveled, not scooped |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | White granulated |
| Butter | 227 g | Equals 2 standard sticks |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 185 g | Long-grain |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | Old-fashioned, not instant |
| Milk | 240 g | Whole milk |
| Water | 240 g | Room temperature |
| Honey | 340 g | Due to high density (~1.42 g/mL) |
Conversion formulas:
- Cups = Grams ÷ (grams per cup for ingredient)
- Tablespoons = Cups × 16
- Ounces (weight) = Grams ÷ 28.3495
Note that flour measurements can vary significantly depending on how the flour is measured. Scooping flour directly from the bag compacts it and can add 20-30% more flour than the spooned-and-leveled method. For best baking results, always use a kitchen scale.