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1 cup = 120g
Spoon and level (King Arthur standard: 120g/cup)
1 cup = 120g
Spoon and level — same weight as AP flour (King Arthur standard)
1 cup = 106g
Very fine — King Arthur standard: 106g/cup (3.8 oz)
1 cup = 120g
Denser than white flour
1 cup = 200g
Standard white sugar
1 cup = 220g
Pack firmly into measuring cup
1 cup = 120g
Also called confectioners sugar
1 cup = 227g
1 stick = 1/2 cup = 113.5g
1 cup = 85g
Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup = 240g
Whole milk
1 cup = 240g
Standard water density
1 cup = 340g
Thick liquid sweetener
1 cup = 220g
Neutral cooking oil
1 cup = 90g
Old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup = 185g
Long grain white rice
1 cup = 125g
Average for chopped nuts
1 cup = 170g
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup = 192g
Double-acting baking powder — leveled teaspoon = 4g
1 cup = 288g
Sodium bicarbonate — much denser than baking powder; 1 tsp = 6g
1 cup = 290g
Table salt
1 cup = 150g
Standard packet = 7g = 2.25 tsp → 3.1g/tsp. Also matches "yeast" or "instant yeast"
1 cup = 208g
Pure vanilla extract
1 cup = 232g
Softened cream cheese
1 cup = 238g
Heavy whipping cream
1 cup = 128g
Corn starch / cornflour
1 cup = 320g
Pure maple syrup — 1 tbsp = 20g
1 cup = 230g
Full-fat sour cream
1 cup = 320g
Unsulphured molasses — 1 tbsp = 20g
1 cup = 218g
Melted coconut oil
1 cup = 96g
Finely ground blanched almonds
1 cup = 112g
Very absorbent flour
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For volume-to-weight conversions (like cups to grams), you'll need to select an ingredient because different ingredients have different densities. One cup of flour weighs much less than one cup of sugar! Our converter uses accurate density values for 20+ common baking ingredients to give you precise results.
Understanding Cup Size Differences
Did you know that cup measurements vary by up to 20% around the world? This is one of the most common causes of baking failures when following international recipes. Here's what you need to know:
| Cup Type | Volume (mL) | Region | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup | 236.588 mL | United States | Most common in US recipes |
| US Legal Cup | 240 mL | United States (Nutrition Labels) | Used in FDA nutrition labeling |
| Metric Cup | 250 mL | UK, New Zealand, South Africa | International metric standard |
| Imperial Cup | 284.131 mL | UK (Old Recipes) | Traditional British measurement |
| Australian Cup | 250 mL | Australia | Metric cup with 20mL tablespoons |
Important: Using an Imperial cup (284 mL) when a recipe calls for a US cup (237 mL) means you're adding 20% more flour—that's the difference between a perfect cake and a dry, dense disaster! Always check which cup size your recipe uses.
Most American recipes use the US Customary cup (236.588 mL), while modern UK, Australian, and New Zealand recipes use the Metric cup (250 mL). Old British recipes may use the Imperial cup (284 mL). When in doubt, check the publication date and origin of your recipe.
Why Weighing Ingredients Matters
Professional bakers and serious home bakers weigh their ingredients for good reason. Weight measurements are more accurate and consistent than volume measurements, leading to better, more repeatable results.
❌ Varies by how you scoop
❌ Affected by ingredient settling
❌ Different for sifted vs unsifted
❌ Can vary by 20-30%
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âś“ Always accurate
âś“ Consistent every time
âś“ Professional standard
âś“ Easy to scale recipes
âś“ Less cleanup (one bowl)
If you're serious about baking, invest in a digital kitchen scale. They're inexpensive (under $20) and will dramatically improve your baking consistency. Use our converter to translate your favorite cup-based recipes into weight measurements, then you'll have perfect results every time.
Common Ingredient Conversions
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | 1 Tablespoon | 1 Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Bread Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Cake Flour | 106g | 6.6g | 2.2g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 12.5g | 4.2g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 220g | 13.8g | 4.6g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Butter | 227g | 14.2g | 4.7g |
| Cocoa Powder | 85g | 5.3g | 1.8g |
| Milk | 240g | 15g | 5g |
* Based on US Customary cup (236.588 mL). Values may vary slightly with different cup sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
One US cup of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 125 grams when properly measured using the spoon-and-level method. However, this can vary by flour type: bread flour is about 130g per cup, while cake flour is about 115g per cup. The cup size also matters—a metric cup (250 mL) will hold more flour than a US cup (237 mL).
US cups (236.588 mL) are smaller than UK metric cups (250 mL) and significantly smaller than old UK imperial cups (284 mL). This 20% difference between US and Imperial cups can dramatically affect your baking results. Modern UK recipes typically use metric cups, but older British cookbooks may use imperial measurements.
Weighing ingredients is more accurate and consistent than volume measurements. How you scoop flour into a cup can result in 20-30% variation in the actual amount. Professional bakers always weigh ingredients because it ensures consistent results every time. A digital kitchen scale costs under $20 and will dramatically improve your baking.
Converting tablespoons to grams depends on the ingredient because different ingredients have different densities. For example, 1 tablespoon of flour weighs about 7.8g, while 1 tablespoon of sugar weighs about 12.5g. Use our converter above to get accurate conversions for 20+ common baking ingredients.
Yes! Australian tablespoons are 20 mL, while US and UK tablespoons are 15 mL (14.7868 mL to be exact). This means Australian recipes use fewer tablespoons per cup (12.5 vs 16). If you're following an Australian recipe with US measuring spoons, you'll need to adjust your measurements accordingly.
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