How to convert grams to millilitres
Grams measure weight and millilitres measure volume, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 gram of all-purpose flour is 1.89 mL with metric cups, but 1 gram of sugar is 1.18 mL.
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 millilitres chart
1 gram of each ingredient in millilitres:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 1 mL | 1 mL |
| Milk | 0.97 mL | 0.97 mL |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 1.09 mL | 1.09 mL |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 0.994 mL | 0.994 mL |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 0.773 mL | 0.773 mL |
| Honey | 0.696 mL | 0.696 mL |
| Maple syrup | 0.751 mL | 0.751 mL |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 1.89 mL | 1.89 mL |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 1.97 mL | 1.97 mL |
| Bread flour | 1.86 mL | 1.86 mL |
| Gram flour (besan) | 2.57 mL | 2.57 mL |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 1.42 mL | 1.42 mL |
| Rice flour | 1.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 1.85 mL | 1.85 mL |
| Almond flour | 2.46 mL | 2.46 mL |
| Rolled oats | 2.63 mL | 2.63 mL |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 1.28 mL | 1.28 mL |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 1.23 mL | 1.23 mL |
| Sugar (granulated) | 1.18 mL | 1.18 mL |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 1.11 mL | 1.11 mL |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 1.97 mL | 1.97 mL |
| Butter | 1.04 mL | 1.04 mL |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 1.09 mL | 1.09 mL |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 0.966 mL | 0.966 mL |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 2.09 mL | 2.09 mL |
| Peanut butter | 0.917 mL | 0.917 mL |
| Cocoa powder | 2.78 mL | 2.78 mL |
| Baking powder | 1.07 mL | 1.07 mL |
| Baking soda | 1.07 mL | 1.07 mL |
| Dry / instant yeast | 1.59 mL | 1.59 mL |
| Salt (table) | 0.81 mL | 0.81 mL |
| Chocolate chips | 1.39 mL | 1.39 mL |
| Raisins | 1.63 mL | 1.63 mL |
| Walnuts, chopped | 2.02 mL | 2.02 mL |
| Almonds, whole | 1.65 mL | 1.65 mL |
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 millilitres are in 1 gram of flour?
About 1.89 mL with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 1.89 mL with US measures.
How many millilitres are in 1 gram of sugar?
About 1.18 mL (metric) or 1.18 mL (US).