Cups to Grams
Convert cups of common cooking ingredients to grams for accurate baking.
About This Calculator
Convert cups of common cooking ingredients to grams for accurate baking. Use the calculator above for instant results.
Worked Examples
- 2 × 125g = 250g
Answer: 250g flour
- 1 × 227g = 227g (2 sticks = 1 cup)
Answer: 227g butter
- 0.75 × 200g = 150g
Answer: 150g sugar
Who Uses This Calculator?
Precise ingredient measurement for baking.
Convert US recipes to metric weight.
US cup measures to grams.
Accurate portion weight calculation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Scooping flour compacts it
Spooning flour into a cup and leveling gives ~125g. Scooping directly can give 150g+ due to compaction. Always spoon and level for consistency.
❌ One cup butter is 2 sticks
US butter is sold in 4 sticks = 2 cups = 454g = 1 lb. 1 stick = 1/2 cup = 113.5g.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why grams are better for baking?
Volume varies based on how you fill the cup. 1 cup flour can be 100-160g depending on technique. Grams are always accurate.
Kitchen scale recommendation?
Any digital kitchen scale with 1g precision ($10-20) is sufficient. Switch to weight-based recipes for much better baking results.
Cups to grams by ingredient?
Flour: 125g/cup. Sugar: 200g/cup. Butter: 227g/cup. Milk: 245g/cup. Rice: 190g/cup.