Grams to Cups Converter
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Convert between grams and cups for flour, sugar, butter, cream and many more baking recipe ingredients. Ingredient conversion charts can be found further down the page. Note that you can convert cups to grams here.
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Converting grams to cups - explained
If you're following a recipe that references measurements in grams, but don't have a set of kitchen scales to hand, you may wish to do a conversion instead. However, the conversion isn't quite as straightforward as you might hope (which is why weighing with kitchen scales is considered the most accurate choice). 1
When you're converting grams to cups, you need to factor in the density of your ingredient. This is because the cup is a unit of volume and the gram is a unit of weight. So, 100g of flour takes up more cups than 100g of honey (0.8 cups versus 0.3 cups) because the honey is denser (a simple example to emphasize the point).
If this all sounds a little complicated, fear not. We've researched ingredient densities for you, and you'll find a handy reference list included in both our calculator and charts. Note that all of the flour and sugar conversions listed assume the ingredient is being spooned into the cup. If you're using the 'dip and sweep' method for these, consider reducing the amount in your cup by around 15-20%.
100 grams to cups
The number of cups needed to measure 100 grams depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 100g of all purpose flour is equivalent to 4/5 of a cup, 100g of granulated sugar is about 1/2 cup. Both assume the ingredient is spooned into the cup.
| Grams (100g) | Cups (US) | Cups (approx fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 100g all purpose flour | 0.8 cups | 4/5 cup |
| 100g bread flour | 0.77 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 100g cake flour | 0.88 cups | 4/5 cup |
| 100g granulated sugar | 0.5 cups | 1/2 cup |
| 100g brown sugar | 0.51 cups | 1/2 cup |
| 100g powdered sugar | 0.83 cups | 4/5 cup |
| 100g butter | 0.44 cups | 2/5 cup |
How many cups is 100 grams of flour?
200 grams to cups
| Grams (200g) | Cups (US) | Cups (approx fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 200g all purpose flour | 1.6 cups | 1 3/5 cups |
| 200g bread flour | 1.54 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| 200g cake flour | 1.75 cups | 1 4/5 cups |
| 200g granulated sugar | 1 cup | 1 cup |
| 200g brown sugar | 1 cup | 1 cup |
| 200g powdered sugar | 1.65 cups | 1 3/5 cups |
| 200g butter | 0.88 cups | 4/5 cup |
How many cups is 200 grams of flour?
How to convert grams to cups for an ingredient
To convert grams to cups for your ingredient, you need to know the following:
- The cup size (US cups are 236.59 mL)
- The ingredient's density (in g/cm³ or g/ml)
- The weight in grams
You can then use the formula: cups = weight / (cup size × density). However, the easiest way is to use our converter, which handles the calculation for you.
To give an example, the calculation for 100g of all-purpose flour would be 100g flour ÷ (236.59 mL × 0.529 g/mL) = 0.8 cups.
Grams to cups for flour
These conversions assume that your flour is being spooned into the cup. As we've previously mentioned, you may wish to consider reducing the amount in your cup by 20% if you use 'dip and sweep'.
| Grams of flour | Cups (US) | Cups (approx fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.08 cups | 1/10 cup |
| 20g | 0.16 cups | 1/5 cup |
| 30g | 0.24 cups | 1/4 cup |
| 40g | 0.32 cups | 1/3 cup |
| 50g | 0.4 cups | 2/5 cup |
| 100g | 0.8 cups | 4/5 cup |
| 150g | 1.2 cups | 1 and 1/5 cups |
| 200g | 1.6 cups | 1 and 3/5 cups |
| 250g | 2 cups | 2 cups |
| 300g | 2.4 cups | 2 and 2/5 cups |
| 350g | 2.8 cups | 2 and 4/5 cups |
| 400g | 3.2 cups | 3 and 1/5 cups |
| 450g | 3.6 cups | 3 and 3/5 cups |
| 500g | 4 cups | 4 cups |
| Note: conversions are for US cups (236.6ml) and all purpose flour | ||
Grams to cups for sugar
| Grams of sugar | Cups (US) | Cups (approx fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.05 cups | 1/20 cup |
| 20g | 0.1 cups | 1/10 cup |
| 30g | 0.15 cups | 1/7 cup |
| 40g | 0.2 cups | 1/5 cup |
| 50g | 0.25 cups | 2/5 cup |
| 100g | 0.5 cups | 1/2 cup |
| 150g | 0.75 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 200g | 1 cup | 1 cup |
| 250g | 1.25 cups | 1 and 1/4 cups |
| 300g | 1.5 cups | 1 and 1/2 cups |
| 350g | 1.75 cups | 1 and 3/4 cups |
| 400g | 2 cups | 2 cups |
| 450g | 2.25 cups | 2 and 1/4 cups |
| 500g | 2.5 cups | 2 and 1/2 cups |
| Note: conversions are for US cups (236.6ml) for granulated sugar | ||
You can find many other ingredients listed in our baking ingredients chart.
Other related converters
The cooking and baking calculators on our website have been serving users for over ten years and are used daily by home cooks and bakers. We researched the densities for our ingredient lists from reputable sources to ensure the accuracy of our information, and these are referenced below.
References
- NIST - Office of Weights and Measures. Metric Kitchen: Culinary Measurement Tips
- Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations. Density Database Version 2.0
- Rose Levy Beranbaum. (1988). The Cake Bible. https://www.realbakingwithrose.com/the-cake-bible