Result in Grams:
Our Cups to Grams Converter simplifies the process of converting volume measurements (cups) to mass measurements (grams) for various ingredients commonly used in cooking and baking. Simply enter the quantity in cups, select the ingredient from the drop-down menu, and click "Convert." The tool will instantly provide the equivalent mass in grams, making it easy to follow recipes with precision.
Converting from cups to grams involves understanding the density of the substance being measured, as different ingredients have different densities. The formula for converting cups to grams is:
grams = cups × 236.588 × ingredient density (in g/ml or g/cm³
To illustrate this formula, let's consider an example:
Suppose a recipe calls for 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and we want to determine the equivalent mass in grams. The density of all-purpose flour is approximately 125 grams per cup.
Mass (grams)=Volume (cups)×Density (grams/cup)Mass (grams)=Volume (cups)×Density (grams/cup)
Mass (grams)=2 cups×125 grams/cupMass (grams)=2 cups×125 grams/cup
Mass (grams)=250 gramsMass (grams)=250 grams
Therefore, 2 cups of all-purpose flour is equivalent to 250 grams.
Below is a conversion table for commonly used ingredients, showing the equivalent mass in grams for various cup measurements:
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ¾ cup | ⅔ cup | ½ cup | ⅓ cup | ¼ cup | 2 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120g | 90g | 80g | 60g | 40g | 30g | 15g |
| Flour (sieved) | 110g | 80g | 70g | 55g | 35g | 27g | 13g |
| Sugar (granulated) | 200g | 150g | 130g | 100g | 65g | 50g | 25g |
| Icing Sugar | 100g | 75g | 70g | 50g | 35g | 25g | 13g |
| Brown Sugar | 180g | 135g | 120g | 90g | 60g | 45g | 23g |
| Cornflour (corn starch) | 120g | 90g | 80g | 60g | 40g | 30g | 15g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 190g | 140g | 125g | 95g | 65g | 48g | 24g |
| Couscous (uncooked) | 180g | 135g | 120g | 90g | 60g | 45g | 22g |
| Oats (uncooked) | 90g | 65g | 60g | 45g | 30g | 22g | 11g |
| Table Salt | 300g | 230g | 200g | 150g | 100g | 75g | 40g |
| Butter | 240g | 180g | 160g | 120g | 80g | 60g | 30g |
| Vegetable Shortening | 190g | 140g | 125g | 95g | 65g | 48g | 24g |
| Nuts (chopped) | 150g | 110g | 100g | 75g | 50g | 40g | 20g |
| Nuts (ground) | 120g | 90g | 80g | 60g | 40g | 30g | 15g |
| Breadcrumbs (fresh) | 60g | 45g | 40g | 30g | 20g | 15g | 10g |
| Breadcrumbs (dry) | 150g | 110g | 100g | 75g | 50g | 40g | 20g |
| Sultanas / Raisins | 200g | 150g | 130g | 100g | 65g | 50g | 22g |
Note: These values are approximate and may vary depending on factors such as the density and packing of the ingredient.
Our Cups to Grams Converter supports a wide range of commonly used ingredients in cooking and baking. However, if you're working with a less common ingredient, it may not be included in our database. In such cases, you can use a general conversion rate based on the density of the ingredient or manually research the specific conversion factor.