How many grams is 1 cup?

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How many grams is 1 cup?

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There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 1 US cup weighs
from 81 grams (rolled oats) to 339 grams (honey)

level US cup, 236.6 ml · weights from USDA FoodData Central · water counted from its volume

1 US cup of each ingredient in grams
Ingredient1 cup, g
All-purpose flour125
Granulated sugar200
Brown sugar, packed220
Brown sugar, unpacked145
Powdered sugar, unsifted120
Powdered sugar, sifted100
Butter227
Water236.6
Whole milk244
White rice, uncooked185
White rice, cooked158
Rolled oats81
Honey339
Table salt292
Cocoa powder86
Plain yogurt245
Olive oil216
Vegetable oil218
Heavy cream238
Sour cream230
Peanut butter258
Cornstarch128

Source: each weight from the weight of one US cup (236.6 ml) in USDA FoodData Central; water is counted from its volume.

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US cups to grams for the most asked ingredients

CupsAll-purpose flour, gramsGranulated sugar, gramsButter, grams
1/3 cup41.7 grams66.7 grams75.7 grams
3/8 cup46.9 grams75 grams85.1 grams
1/2 cup62.5 grams100 grams113.5 grams
5/8 cup78.1 grams125 grams141.9 grams
2/3 cup83.3 grams133.3 grams151.3 grams
3/4 cup93.8 grams150 grams170.3 grams
7/8 cup109.4 grams175 grams198.6 grams
1 cup125 grams200 grams227 grams
1 1/8 cups140.6 grams225 grams255.4 grams
1.2 cups150 grams240 grams272.4 grams
1 1/4 cups156.3 grams250 grams283.8 grams
1 1/3 cups166.7 grams266.7 grams302.7 grams
1 1/2 cups187.5 grams300 grams340.5 grams
1 2/3 cups208.3 grams333.3 grams378.3 grams
1 3/4 cups218.8 grams350 grams397.3 grams

FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup?

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 1 US cup weighs from 81 grams (rolled oats) to 339 grams (honey)

Why is there no single answer for 1 cup?

Because a cup measures volume and each ingredient packs a different weight into it. 1 cup of honey is several times heavier than the same 1 cup of rolled oats. The table on this page lists all 19 ingredients side by side.

How many grams is 1 cup of all-purpose flour?

125 grams — the weight of one US cup of all-purpose flour in USDA FoodData Central.

How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?

200 grams — the weight of one US cup of granulated sugar in USDA FoodData Central.

How many grams is 1 cup of butter?

227 grams — the weight of one US cup of butter in USDA FoodData Central.

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