How to convert cups to grams
Cups measure volume and grams measure weight, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 cup of all-purpose flour is 132 g with metric cups, but 1 cup of sugar is 211 g.
Cup and spoon sizes differ by country. A metric cup (used in India, the UK, Australia and New Zealand) is 250 mL; a US cup is 236.6 mL, about 5% smaller. Tablespoons are 15 mL (metric), 14.8 mL (US) or 20 mL (Australia), and teaspoons are 5 mL everywhere except the US (4.93 mL). Pick your system with the buttons at the top of the converter.
Cups to grams chart
1 cup of each ingredient in grams:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 250 g | 237 g |
| Milk | 258 g | 244 g |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 230 g | 218 g |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 251 g | 238 g |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 323 g | 306 g |
| Honey | 359 g | 340 g |
| Maple syrup | 333 g | 315 g |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 132 g | 125 g |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 127 g | 120 g |
| Bread flour | 134 g | 127 g |
| Gram flour (besan) | 97 g | 92 g |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 176 g | 167 g |
| Rice flour | 167 g | 158 g |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 135 g | 128 g |
| Almond flour | 101 g | 96 g |
| Rolled oats | 95 g | 90 g |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 195 g | 185 g |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 203 g | 192 g |
| Sugar (granulated) | 211 g | 200 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 225 g | 213 g |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 127 g | 120 g |
| Butter | 240 g | 227 g |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 230 g | 218 g |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 259 g | 245 g |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 119 g | 113 g |
| Peanut butter | 273 g | 258 g |
| Cocoa powder | 90 g | 85 g |
| Baking powder | 233 g | 221 g |
| Baking soda | 233 g | 221 g |
| Dry / instant yeast | 157 g | 149 g |
| Salt (table) | 309 g | 292 g |
| Chocolate chips | 180 g | 170 g |
| Raisins | 153 g | 145 g |
| Walnuts, chopped | 124 g | 117 g |
| Almonds, whole | 151 g | 143 g |
How to measure accurately
- Flour, atta, besan: stir it, spoon it lightly into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 25% more.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup. Recipes assume “packed”.
- Butter, ghee, honey: weigh if you can. For honey, oil the spoon first so it slides out.
- Liquids: use a clear jug at eye level. For baking, an inexpensive kitchen scale is more accurate than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of flour?
About 132 g with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 125 g with US measures.
How many grams are in 1 cup of sugar?
About 211 g (metric) or 200 g (US).