Grams to Cups Converter

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A cup measures volume, so its weight depends on the ingredient: 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 g, granulated sugar 198 g and butter 226 g. So 250 g of flour is about 2 cups, and ½ cup of butter is 113 g.

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2.083 cups

250 g of all-purpose flour ≈ 2 cups.

Cups	2.083 (about 2 cups)
Tablespoons	33.33
Teaspoons	100
Grams	250 g
Ounces (weight)	8.818 oz
Milliliters (volume)	492.9 mL

Cup weights vary with how you fill the cup; spooning flour lightly into the cup and leveling it matches these values. A kitchen scale is the most accurate.

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1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 120 g.
Cups = grams ÷ 120 = 250 ÷ 120 = 2.083 cups.

How to use the grams to cups converter

Choose the direction and the ingredient.
Enter the amount in grams or cups.
Press Convert to see cups (with a kitchen fraction), tablespoons, teaspoons, grams and ounces.

Why grams and cups do not convert directly

Grams measure mass; cups measure volume. A cup of flour is mostly air and weighs about 120 g, while a cup of honey weighs about 336 g. So you need the weight of one cup of the specific ingredient: cups = grams ÷ (grams per cup).

Grams per cup of common ingredients

Ingredient	1 cup
All-purpose or bread flour	120 g
Granulated sugar	198 g
Brown sugar (packed)	213 g
Powdered sugar	113 g
Butter	226 g (2 sticks)
Milk	227 g
Water	236.6 g
Rolled oats	89 g
Cocoa powder	84 g

Values follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart; water uses 1 US cup = 236.59 mL.

Measuring tips

Spoon flour into the cup and level it; scooping packs it and can add 20% or more.
Pack brown sugar firmly.
1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons.
A kitchen scale gives the most consistent results.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a cup?

It depends on the ingredient: about 120 g for flour, 198 g for sugar, 226 g for butter and 237 g for water.

How do I convert grams to cups?

Divide the grams by the weight of one cup of that ingredient. For flour, 250 g ÷ 120 g = about 2 cups.

Why do different charts give different numbers?

They measure cups differently (spooned vs scooped). These values follow the King Arthur Baking chart, which assumes spooning and leveling.

Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?

No. A US cup is 236.6 mL and a metric cup is 250 mL, about 6% more.

Can I convert ounces too?

Yes. The result shows weight ounces (28.35 g each). Fluid ounces are a volume unit and are different.

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