How to convert grams to cups
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 gram of all-purpose flour is 0.008 cup with metric cups, but 1 gram of sugar is 0.005 cup.
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.
Grams to cups chart
1 gram of each ingredient in cups:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.004 cup | 0.004 cup |
| Milk | 0.004 cup | 0.004 cup |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 0.004 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 0.004 cup | 0.004 cup |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 0.003 cup | 0.003 cup |
| Honey | 0.003 cup | 0.003 cup |
| Maple syrup | 0.003 cup | 0.003 cup |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 0.008 cup | 0.008 cup |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 0.008 cup | 0.008 cup |
| Bread flour | 0.007 cup | 0.008 cup |
| Gram flour (besan) | 0.01 cup | 0.011 cup |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 0.006 cup | 0.006 cup |
| Rice flour | 0.006 cup | 0.006 cup |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 0.007 cup | 0.008 cup |
| Almond flour | 0.01 cup | 0.01 cup |
| Rolled oats | 0.011 cup | 0.011 cup |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 0.005 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 0.005 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Sugar (granulated) | 0.005 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.004 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 0.008 cup | 0.008 cup |
| Butter | 0.004 cup | 0.004 cup |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 0.004 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 0.004 cup | 0.004 cup |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 0.008 cup | 0.009 cup |
| Peanut butter | 0.004 cup | 0.004 cup |
| Cocoa powder | 0.011 cup | 0.012 cup |
| Baking powder | 0.004 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Baking soda | 0.004 cup | 0.005 cup |
| Dry / instant yeast | 0.006 cup | 0.007 cup |
| Salt (table) | 0.003 cup | 0.003 cup |
| Chocolate chips | 0.006 cup | 0.006 cup |
| Raisins | 0.007 cup | 0.007 cup |
| Walnuts, chopped | 0.008 cup | 0.009 cup |
| Almonds, whole | 0.007 cup | 0.007 cup |
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 cups are in 1 gram of flour?
About 0.008 cup with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 0.008 cup with US measures.
How many cups are in 1 gram of sugar?
About 0.005 cup (metric) or 0.005 cup (US).