How many grams is 1/2 cup?

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How many grams is 1/2 cup?

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There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 1/2 US cup weighs
from 40.5 grams (rolled oats) to 169.5 grams (honey)

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

1/2 US cup of each ingredient in grams
Ingredient1/2 cup, g1 cup, g
All-purpose flour62.5125
Granulated sugar100200
Brown sugar, packed110220
Brown sugar, unpacked72.5145
Powdered sugar, unsifted60120
Powdered sugar, sifted50100
Butter113.5227
Water118.3236.6
Whole milk122244
White rice, uncooked92.5185
White rice, cooked79158
Rolled oats40.581
Honey169.5339
Table salt146292
Cocoa powder4386
Plain yogurt122.5245
Olive oil108216
Vegetable oil109218
Heavy cream119238
Sour cream115230
Peanut butter129258
Cornstarch64128

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
1/8 cup15.6 grams25 grams28.4 grams
0.2 cups25 grams40 grams45.4 grams
1/4 cup31.3 grams50 grams56.8 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

FAQ

How many grams is 1/2 cup?

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 1/2 US cup weighs from 40.5 grams (rolled oats) to 169.5 grams (honey)

Why is there no single answer for 1/2 cup?

Because a cup measures volume and each ingredient packs a different weight into it. 1/2 cup of honey is several times heavier than the same 1/2 cup of rolled oats. The table on this page lists all 19 ingredients side by side.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour?

62.5 grams, because one US cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?

100 grams, because one US cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of butter?

113.5 grams, because one US cup of butter weighs 227 grams.

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