Conversion table
| Grams (g) | US Cups (cups) |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.4 |
| 100 g | 0.8 |
| 125 g | 1 |
| 200 g | 1.6 |
| 250 g | 2 |
| 300 g | 2.4 |
| 500 g | 4 |
| 1000 g | 8 |
How to convert Grams to Cups
cups = grams ÷ (grams per cup)flour ≈ 125 g/cup · reverse: grams = cups × grams per cup
- grams
- the weight you are measuring
- cups
- the result in US cups
- grams per cup
- how much one cup of the chosen ingredient weighs
Flour is the big variable in baking. Weighing it is more reliable than scooping, since a "cup" of flour can range from 120 to 145 g depending on how it is packed.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of flour?
About 125 g for all-purpose flour, though packing can push it higher. Weighing avoids that uncertainty.
How many cups is 250 grams of flour?
250 g of all-purpose flour is about 2 cups.
How many grams is a cup of sugar?
A cup of granulated sugar is about 200 g; packed brown sugar is closer to 220 g.
Why does the ingredient change the cups?
A cup measures space, not weight. Dense ingredients like sugar fit more grams per cup than light ones like flour or oats.
How many cups is 100 grams of butter?
100 g of butter is a little under half a cup, since a full cup is 227 g.