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Grams to Cups Converter
Convert between weight (grams) and volume (cups) for cooking ingredients
Convert Weight to Volume
All-purpose wheat flour • Density: 600 g/L
0.000
US Customary cups
0 grams of all-purpose flour = 0.000 cups
Conversion Formula
Grams to Cups: cups = weight ÷ (cup_volume × density ÷ 1000)
Cups to Grams: weight = cups × cup_volume × density ÷ 1000
Where density is in g/L and cup volume is in mL
Common Ingredient Conversions
| Ingredient | 1 Cup (g) | 100g (cups) |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 236.6 | 0.42 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 142.0 | 0.70 |
| Milk (whole) | 243.7 | 0.41 |
| Granulated Sugar | 199.9 | 0.50 |
| Table Salt | 287.9 | 0.35 |
| Honey | 336.0 | 0.30 |
| Butter | 215.5 | 0.46 |
| Olive Oil | 217.2 | 0.46 |
| Rice (uncooked) | 201.1 | 0.50 |
| Rolled Oats | 97.0 | 1.03 |
*Based on US Customary cups (236.59 mL). Values are approximate.
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Cup Types Guide
US Customary
236.59 mL
US Legal
240 mL
Metric (UK/AU/NZ/CA/ZA)
250 mL
UK Imperial (pre-1970)
284.13 mL
Cooking Tips
•
Flour Measurement
Spoon flour into cup and level off for accuracy
•
Brown Sugar
Pack firmly for consistent measurements
•
Butter
Use room temperature for accurate volume
Why Density Matters
📊Different ingredients have different densities
⚖️Weight is more accurate than volume
🥄Packing affects volume measurements
🌡️Temperature affects density slightly
Understanding Grams to Cups Conversion
Why Conversion Matters
Converting between grams and cups is essential for accurate cooking and baking. Weight measurements (grams) are more precise than volume measurements (cups), especially for dry ingredients that can be packed differently.
Key Factors
- •Ingredient density: Different ingredients have different weights per volume
- •Cup type: Different countries use different cup sizes
- •Packing method: How tightly ingredients are packed affects volume
Conversion Formula
Basic Conversion
Cups = Grams ÷ (Cup Volume × Density ÷ 1000)
Grams = Cups × Cup Volume × Density ÷ 1000
Best Practices
- •Use a kitchen scale for most accurate measurements
- •Level off dry ingredients when using volume measures
- •Consider ingredient temperature and humidity
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