How many grams are in 1 cup of flour?

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.

What's the difference between US cups and UK cups?

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.

Why should I weigh ingredients instead of using cups?

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.

How do I convert tablespoons to grams?

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.

Are Australian tablespoons different?

Yes! Australian tablespoons are 20 mL, while US and UK tablespoons are 15 mL. This means Australian recipes use fewer tablespoons per cup (12.5 vs 16).

Baking Conversion Chart

Essential measurements for accurate baking

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Volume Conversions

From	To
1 cup	16 tablespoons
1 cup	48 teaspoons
1 cup	237 mL (US)
1 tablespoon	3 teaspoons
1 tablespoon	15 mL
1 teaspoon	5 mL
1 pint	2 cups
1 quart	4 cups
1 gallon	16 cups

Weight Conversions

From	To
1 pound	454 grams
1 ounce	28.35 grams
1 kilogram	2.205 pounds
1 stick butter	113 grams
1 stick butter	1/2 cup
1 cup flour	~125g (scooped)
1 cup sugar	~200g
1 cup butter	227g

Common Fractions (Cups)

Fraction	Tablespoons	Teaspoons
1 cup	16 tbsp	48 tsp
3/4 cup	12 tbsp	36 tsp
2/3 cup	10 tbsp + 2 tsp	32 tsp
1/2 cup	8 tbsp	24 tsp
1/3 cup	5 tbsp + 1 tsp	16 tsp
1/4 cup	4 tbsp	12 tsp
1/8 cup	2 tbsp	6 tsp

Oven Temperatures

°F	°C	Gas Mark
250°F	120°C	1/2
300°F	150°C	2
325°F	165°C	3
350°F	175°C	4
375°F	190°C	5
400°F	200°C	6
425°F	220°C	7
450°F	230°C	8

Quick Tips for Accurate Baking

•Use a digital kitchen scale for best accuracy
•Spoon and level flour - don't scoop directly
•Check liquid measurements at eye level
•Room temperature ingredients mix better
•Preheat oven for at least 15-20 minutes
•Check if recipe uses US or Metric cups

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