Cups to Grams Converter
Converting cups to grams depends on the ingredient, because different ingredients have different densities. A cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar.
Please select an ingredient for volume ↔ weight conversions.
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Quick Reference: Cups to Grams
| Ingredient | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Plain Flour | 125g |
| Caster Sugar | 200g |
| Butter | 227g |
| Brown Sugar | 220g |
| Cocoa Powder | 86g |
| Honey | 340g |
| Rolled Oats | 90g |
| Almond Flour | 96g |
| Icing Sugar | 120g |
| Cream Cheese | 232g |
| White Rice (dry) | 185g |
| Peanut Butter | 258g |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do cups to grams conversions vary?▼
Because cups measure volume while grams measure weight. Different ingredients have different densities, so a cup of flour weighs much less than a cup of honey.
How many grams in a cup of flour?▼
1 cup of plain flour is approximately 125 grams. See our plain flour conversion page for a full table.
How do I convert cups to grams for cooking?▼
Use our converter above — select your ingredient, enter the amount, and get an instant result. Different ingredients have different weights per volume, so the ingredient selection is important.