Cups to Grams Flour Converter
Professional bakers weigh ingredients for reliable texture and rise. Enter the number of cups of all-purpose flour in your recipe to instantly convert to grams and avoid dense loaves or sunken cakes.
Conversion is an industry average—always consult your recipe for brand-specific weights when available.
Examples
- 1 cup ⇒ 120 g
- 2.5 cups ⇒ 300 g
- 0.75 cups ⇒ 90 g
FAQ
Does the calculator work for bread or whole-wheat flour?
Densities vary by flour type. This tool is calibrated for all-purpose flour; heavier or lighter flours need a different grams-per-cup value.
Why should I weigh flour instead of relying on cups?
Grams remove guesswork caused by packing, humidity, and scoop technique, producing consistent dough hydration.
Can I switch to metric cups?
Metric cup sizes differ. If you use a 250 ml metric cup, multiply cups by 125 g instead of 120 g to stay accurate.
How do I measure half or quarter cups accurately?
Use nested dry measuring cups or weigh directly—0.5 cups equals 60 g and 0.25 cups equals 30 g with this conversion.
What if I sift flour after weighing?
Weigh first, then sift. The mass stays the same while aeration improves texture.
Additional Information
- Uses the widely accepted standard of 120 grams per US cup of sifted all-purpose flour.
- Level the cup with a knife or bench scraper; scooping directly from the bag can pack 10–15% more flour.
- For bread flour (≈ 125 g per cup) or cake flour (≈ 115 g per cup), adjust the multiplier to match that ingredient.
- To convert grams back to cups, divide the weight in grams by 120.