Cups to Grams
Convert cup measurements to grams by ingredient density.
About Cups to Grams
Each ingredient has its own weight per cup, so converting means multiplying cups by that ingredient's density. Using weight instead of volume is the most reproducible way to bake, since packing and moisture change cup volumes.
Formula
Cups to Grams
Grams = cups x density; ounces = grams x 0.035274
- density
- Grams of the chosen ingredient in one cup
Worked example
With the default values below, Cups to Grams returns Grams of 120.0. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.
Inputs used
- Cupsminimum 0
- 1
- Ingredientone of All-purpose flour, Granulated sugar, Butter, Brown sugar (packed), Rice, Oats, Honey, Cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour
Results
- Grams
- 120.0 g
- Ounces
- 4.23 oz
- Tablespoons
- 16.0 tbsp
Step by step
- 1Values used
- 2Cups to Grams
- 3Grams= 120.0 g
- 4Ounces= 4.23 oz
- 5Tablespoons= 16.0 tbsp
Assumptions and limits
- The result is derived only from the 2 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
- In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
- Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Cups to Grams calculated?
Grams = cups x density; ounces = grams x 0.035274 Each ingredient has its own weight per cup, so converting means multiplying cups by that ingredient's density.
Why does Cups to Grams matter?
Using weight instead of volume is the most reproducible way to bake, since packing and moisture change cup volumes.
What values do I need to enter?
This calculator takes 2 inputs: Cups, Ingredient. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.