How many grams is 2 1/2 cups?

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How many grams is 2 1/2 cups?

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There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 2 1/2 US cups weigh
from 202.5 grams (rolled oats) to 847.5 grams (honey)

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

2 1/2 US cups of each ingredient in grams
Ingredient2 1/2 cups, g1 cup, g
All-purpose flour312.5125
Granulated sugar500200
Brown sugar, packed550220
Brown sugar, unpacked362.5145
Powdered sugar, unsifted300120
Powdered sugar, sifted250100
Butter567.5227
Water591.5236.6
Whole milk610244
White rice, uncooked462.5185
White rice, cooked395158
Rolled oats202.581
Honey847.5339
Table salt730292
Cocoa powder21586
Plain yogurt612.5245
Olive oil540216
Vegetable oil545218
Heavy cream595238
Sour cream575230
Peanut butter645258
Cornstarch320128

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 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
2 cups250 grams400 grams454 grams
2 1/4 cups281.3 grams450 grams510.8 grams
2 1/3 cups291.7 grams466.7 grams529.7 grams
2 1/2 cups312.5 grams500 grams567.5 grams
2 2/3 cups333.3 grams533.3 grams605.3 grams
2 3/4 cups343.8 grams550 grams624.3 grams
3 cups375 grams600 grams681 grams
3 1/4 cups406.3 grams650 grams737.8 grams
3 1/3 cups416.7 grams666.7 grams756.7 grams
3 1/2 cups437.5 grams700 grams794.5 grams
3 3/4 cups468.8 grams750 grams851.3 grams

FAQ

How many grams is 2 1/2 cups?

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 2 1/2 US cups weigh from 202.5 grams (rolled oats) to 847.5 grams (honey)

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

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

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

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

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

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

How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of butter?

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

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