How many cups is 120 grams?

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How many cups is 120 grams?

Answer

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 120 grams fills
from 0.35 cups (honey) to 1.48 cups (rolled oats)

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

120 grams of each ingredient in US cups
Ingredient120 g in cups1 cup weighs, g
All-purpose flour0.96125
Granulated sugar0.6200
Brown sugar, packed0.55220
Brown sugar, unpacked0.83145
Powdered sugar, unsifted1120
Powdered sugar, sifted1.2100
Butter0.53227
Water0.51236.6
Whole milk0.49244
White rice, uncooked0.65185
White rice, cooked0.76158
Rolled oats1.4881
Honey0.35339
Table salt0.41292
Cocoa powder1.486
Plain yogurt0.49245
Olive oil0.56216
Vegetable oil0.55218
Heavy cream0.5238
Sour cream0.52230
Peanut butter0.47258
Cornstarch0.94128

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

See Also

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FAQ

How many cups is 120 grams?

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 120 grams fills from 0.35 cups (honey) to 1.48 cups (rolled oats)

Why is there no single answer for 120 grams?

Because a cup is a volume and grams are a weight. Light, airy ingredients such as rolled oats or cocoa take many cups for the same weight; dense ones such as honey or salt take few. The table on this page lists all 19 ingredients side by side.

How many cups is 120 grams of all-purpose flour?

120 grams of all-purpose flour is 0.96 US cups, because one US cup of it weighs 125 grams.

How many cups is 120 grams of granulated sugar?

120 grams of granulated sugar is 0.6 US cups, because one US cup of it weighs 200 grams.

How many cups is 120 grams of butter?

120 grams of butter is 0.53 US cups, because one US cup of it weighs 227 grams.