How many grams is 12 cups?

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How many grams is 12 cups?

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There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 12 US cups weigh
from 972 grams (rolled oats) to 4,068 grams (honey)

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

12 US cups of each ingredient in grams
Ingredient12 cups, g1 cup, g
All-purpose flour1,500125
Granulated sugar2,400200
Brown sugar, packed2,640220
Brown sugar, unpacked1,740145
Powdered sugar, unsifted1,440120
Powdered sugar, sifted1,200100
Butter2,724227
Water2,839236.6
Whole milk2,928244
White rice, uncooked2,220185
White rice, cooked1,896158
Rolled oats97281
Honey4,068339
Table salt3,504292
Cocoa powder1,03286
Plain yogurt2,940245
Olive oil2,592216
Vegetable oil2,616218
Heavy cream2,856238
Sour cream2,760230
Peanut butter3,096258
Cornstarch1,536128

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
3 3/4 cups468.8 grams750 grams851.3 grams
4 cups500 grams800 grams908 grams
4 1/4 cups531.3 grams850 grams964.8 grams
4 1/2 cups562.5 grams900 grams1,022 grams
5 cups625 grams1,000 grams1,135 grams
5 1/4 cups656.3 grams1,050 grams1,192 grams
5 1/2 cups687.5 grams1,100 grams1,249 grams
6 cups750 grams1,200 grams1,362 grams
6 1/2 cups812.5 grams1,300 grams1,476 grams
7 cups875 grams1,400 grams1,589 grams
7 1/2 cups937.5 grams1,500 grams1,703 grams
8 cups1,000 grams1,600 grams1,816 grams
9 cups1,125 grams1,800 grams2,043 grams
10 cups1,250 grams2,000 grams2,270 grams
12 cups1,500 grams2,400 grams2,724 grams

FAQ

How many grams is 12 cups?

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 12 US cups weigh from 972 grams (rolled oats) to 4,068 grams (honey)

Why is there no single answer for 12 cups?

Because a cup measures volume and each ingredient packs a different weight into it. 12 cups of honey is several times heavier than the same 12 cups of rolled oats. The table on this page lists all 19 ingredients side by side.

How many grams is 12 cups of all-purpose flour?

1,500 grams, because one US cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams.

How many grams is 12 cups of granulated sugar?

2,400 grams, because one US cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams.

How many grams is 12 cups of butter?

2,724 grams, because one US cup of butter weighs 227 grams.

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