Cups to Grams Converter
Convert cups to grams
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cups to grams?
The conversion depends on the ingredient. 1 cup of flour = 125g, sugar = 200g, butter = 227g, rice = 185g, water = 236g. The converter includes a database of 100+ common cooking ingredients with accurate gram equivalents.
Why does 1 cup equal different weights for different ingredients?
Cups measure volume, grams measure weight. Dense ingredients (honey, butter) weigh more per cup than light ingredients (flour, oats). This is why baking recipes increasingly use weight measurements for precision.
What is the standard cup size?
US cup = 236.588 ml. Metric cup (Australia) = 250 ml. Imperial cup (UK, old) = 284 ml. Japanese cup = 200 ml. The converter defaults to US cups but supports all regional variants.
How do I measure flour accurately in cups?
Spoon flour into the cup and level with a knife (do not scoop or pack). Scooping compresses flour, adding up to 30% more. Better yet, use the converter to find the gram weight and use a kitchen scale for precision.
Is it better to use grams or cups for baking?
Grams are more accurate and consistent. A cup of flour can vary from 120g to 160g depending on how it is measured. Professional bakers and most international recipes use grams. The converter helps translate between systems.