Grams and cups – they’re like two measuring systems that refuse to agree on anything.
So when a recipe calls for 70 grams, you might be wondering how to make that work with the cups in your kitchen. I’m sorry, there’s no easy answer to this.
It depends on the density of the ingredient.
But don’t leave – to keep things simple, we created a handy converter, some printables, and all the details you need to measure without a fuss.
70 grams to cups converter
70 g to cups converter
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How to convert 70 grams to cups
Let’s imagine you’re getting ready to make a dreamy, delicious pistachio tiramisu, and the recipe says you need 70 grams of pistachios. Hmm, wait—but how many cups is that?
At first, you might think it’s as easy as grabbing a measuring cup and filling it up. But pistachios aren’t always so simple to measure.
The tricky part with these is that they don’t always measure the same way. Sometimes, you’re dealing with whole nuts that are round and leave plenty of empty space in a cup. Other times, they’re chopped into smaller pieces or even crushed into coarse bits that settle in more tightly.
This is where the density comes in. In plain language, density tells you how much weight fits into a certain amount of space. A cup of whole pistachios is much lighter than a cup of finely chopped ones because the pieces don’t pack in as tightly.
Even their state can make a difference. Raw pistachios often weigh slightly more because they retain their natural moisture, whereas roasted pistachios lose some weight during roasting.
But no stress—we can still get a good estimate based on the average weight of whole, shelled pistachios.
Here’s how to work it out:
You want to know how many cups 70 grams of pistachios are.
One cup of whole, shelled pistachios weighs around 120 grams on average.
This is your formula
Cups = weight in grams ÷ grams per cup
Let’s do this:
70 ÷ 120 = 0.58 cups
So, 70 grams of pistachios is just under 2/3 of a cup—about 0.58 cups.
If your pistachios are finely chopped, though, the same 70 grams will fit into slightly less space because the smaller pieces pack down more snugly in the cup. In that case, one cup will weigh around 100 grams.
If grams and cups still keep throwing you off, let this easy grams-to-cups conversion guide be your go-to. It has charts for the most common ingredients, a quick universal converter, and printable references for US, EU, and Australian cups to save you time (and some nerves) in the kitchen.
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70 grams to cups FAQs
That depends on the type of cheese and how it’s prepared. For shredded semi-hard cheese like cheddar, 70 grams is around ⅔ cup. If you’re using soft cheese like ricotta or goat cheese, it’s denser and comes closer to ½ cup. Finely grated hard cheeses like Parmesan can pack even tighter, measuring slightly less.
Cornstarch is very fine and powdery, so 70 grams measures about ½ cup. If it’s settled in the container, fluffing it up before scooping helps avoid packing too much into your cup.
The volume depends on the size and shape of the kibble. For smaller pieces, 70 grams is roughly ⅔ cup, while larger, puffier pieces might take up closer to ¾ cup because of the extra air between them.
If you’re using chocolate chips, 70 grams is about ½ cup. Chopped chocolate from a bar measures slightly more, closer to ⅔ cup. Grated chocolate fluffs up and takes even more space for the same weight.
For raw egg whites, 70 grams is just under ¼ cup. This is about the amount you’d get from 2 medium eggs, but it can vary slightly depending on egg size.
Greek yogurt is thick and creamy, so 70 grams comes to around ¼ cup. Looser, lower-fat varieties may take up a little less space than rich, full-fat ones.
Honey is dense and sticky, so 70 grams equals roughly ¼ cup. Warming the honey slightly helps it settle evenly in the measuring cup.
The type and cut of lettuce make a big difference. Loose, torn leaves of romaine or iceberg measure about 5 cups for 70 grams, while shredded lettuce packs down more tightly and would be closer to 3½ cups.
Lard is soft and dense, so 70 grams is approximately ⅓ cup. If it’s chilled and firm, it might compact a little more tightly in the cup.
Melted butter takes up less space than solid butter because air pockets are gone. For 70 grams, you’ll get about ⅓ cup.
The type of oil can slightly change the measurement, but most cooking oils are similar in density to water. For vegetable or canola oil, 70 grams is about 5 tablespoons, which is just over ⅓ cup. Olive oil is a little heavier and might come in just under ⅓ cup. If you’re using melted coconut oil, the measurement stays close to ⅓ cup, but solid coconut oil (before melting) can take up a little more space due to trapped air pockets.
For unsifted powdered sugar, 70 grams is close to ½ cup. If sifted, it fluffs up and can measure slightly more—closer to ⅔ cup.
Water has a straightforward conversion. At 70 grams, it measures about ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon.
| Ingredient | Cups | Kitchen measure | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 g Almond paste | 0.27 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 259 g |
| 70 g Almonds (whole) | 0.49 cups | ½ cup | 142 g |
| 70 g Apples (pieces) | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Arborio rice | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 200 g |
| 70 g Avocado (cubes) | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Avocado (puree) | 0.30 cups | ⅓ cup | 230 g |
| 70 g Baking cocoa (unsweetened) | 0.82 cups | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp | 85 g |
| 70 g Baking powder | 0.36 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 192 g |
| 70 g Baking soda | 0.24 cups | ¼ cup | 288 g |
| 70 g Banana (mashed) | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Basmati rice | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 198 g |
| 70 g Beans (cooked) | 0.40 cups | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp | 175 g |
| 70 g Blueberries | 0.47 cups | ½ cup | 148 g |
| 70 g Bran (wheat) | 1.09 cups | 1 cup + 1½ tbsp | 64 g |
| 70 g Breadcrumbs | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 112 g |
| 70 g Breadcrumbs (panko) | 1.40 cups | 1⅓ cups + 1 tbsp | 50 g |
| 70 g Broccoli (chopped) | 0.78 cups | ¾ cup + ½ tbsp | 90 g |
| 70 g Buckwheat groats | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Butter, salted | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Butter, unsalted | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Carrots (grated) | 0.71 cups | ⅔ cup + ½ tbsp | 99 g |
| 70 g Cashews (chopped) | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Cashews (whole) | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Cheddar cheese (shredded) | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Cherry tomatoes | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Chia seeds | 0.47 cups | ½ cup | 148 g |
| 70 g Chicken (cooked, chopped) | 0.50 cups | ½ cup | 140 g |
| 70 g Chickpeas (cooked) | 0.43 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 164 g |
| 70 g Chocolate (grated) | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Chocolate chips | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Chocolate, dark (chopped) | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Cinnamon (ground) | 0.53 cups | ½ cup + ½ tbsp | 132 g |
| 70 g Coconut (shredded) | 0.82 cups | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp | 85 g |
| 70 g Coffee grounds | 0.82 cups | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp | 85 g |
| 70 g Corn (grits) | 0.43 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 163 g |
| 70 g Corn (shelled) | 0.46 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 152 g |
| 70 g Corn syrup | 0.22 cups | ¼ cup | 312 g |
| 70 g Cornmeal | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Cornstarch | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 112 g |
| 70 g Cranberries (dried) | 0.61 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 114 g |
| 70 g Cream cheese | 0.30 cups | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp | 232 g |
| 70 g Cream of tartar | 0.43 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 162 g |
| 70 g Cream, heavy | 0.30 cups | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp | 235 g |
| 70 g Cumin (ground) | 0.73 cups | ¾ cup | 96 g |
| 70 g Currants (dried) | 0.49 cups | ½ cup | 142 g |
| 70 g Curry powder | 0.73 cups | ¾ cup | 96 g |
| 70 g Desiccated coconut | 0.82 cups | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp | 85 g |
| 70 g Dried fruit | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Edamame | 0.51 cups | ½ cup | 136 g |
| 70 g Egg (raw) | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 244 g |
| 70 g Egg whites | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g Erythritol | 0.36 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 192 g |
| 70 g Flaxseed (ground) | 0.70 cups | ⅔ cup + ½ tbsp | 100 g |
| 70 g Flour, all-purpose | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Flour, almond | 0.73 cups | ¾ cup | 96 g |
| 70 g Flour, bread | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Flour, buckwheat | 0.61 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 115 g |
| 70 g Flour, cake | 0.61 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 114 g |
| 70 g Flour, coconut | 0.55 cups | ½ cup + 1 tbsp | 128 g |
| 70 g Flour, gluten-free | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Flour, glutinous rice | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Flour, pastry | 0.66 cups | ⅔ cup | 106 g |
| 70 g Flour, rye | 0.66 cups | ⅔ cup | 106 g |
| 70 g Flour, semolina | 0.43 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 163 g |
| 70 g Flour, spelt | 0.69 cups | ⅔ cup + ½ tbsp | 102 g |
| 70 g Flour, tapioca | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Flour, white rice | 0.49 cups | ½ cup | 142 g |
| 70 g Flour, whole wheat | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Garlic (minced) | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 224 g |
| 70 g Gelatin (powdered) | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Ghee | 0.40 cups | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp | 176 g |
| 70 g Ginger (grated) | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Ground almonds | 0.73 cups | ¾ cup | 96 g |
| 70 g Ground beef (cooked) | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g Ground pork | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g Half-and-half | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Hazelnuts (chopped) | 0.52 cups | ½ cup + ½ tbsp | 135 g |
| 70 g Honey | 0.21 cups | 3½ tbsp | 340 g |
| 70 g Icing sugar | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Jam (fruit) | 0.21 cups | 3½ tbsp | 340 g |
| 70 g Jam, apricot | 0.20 cups | 3 tbsp | 350 g |
| 70 g Jam, plum | 0.21 cups | 3½ tbsp | 340 g |
| 70 g Jam, strawberry | 0.22 cups | ¼ cup | 320 g |
| 70 g Lard | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 226 g |
| 70 g Lentils (cooked) | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 198 g |
| 70 g Lentils (red, dried) | 0.37 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 190 g |
| 70 g Maple syrup | 0.22 cups | ¼ cup | 312 g |
| 70 g Margarine | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Mascarpone | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Mayonnaise | 0.30 cups | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp | 232 g |
| 70 g Milk, almond | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Milk, buttermilk | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Milk, coconut | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 241 g |
| 70 g Milk, condensed | 0.23 cups | ¼ cup | 310 g |
| 70 g Milk, evaporated | 0.28 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 252 g |
| 70 g Milk, oat | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Milk, powdered | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 112 g |
| 70 g Milk, soy | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Milk, whole | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Molasses | 0.21 cups | 3½ tbsp | 340 g |
| 70 g Mushrooms (sliced) | 0.93 cups | ¾ cup + 3 tbsp | 75 g |
| 70 g Noodles (dry) | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Nutella | 0.23 cups | ¼ cup | 298 g |
| 70 g Oats (rolled) | 0.78 cups | ¾ cup + ½ tbsp | 90 g |
| 70 g Oil, canola | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 218 g |
| 70 g Oil, coconut | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 226 g |
| 70 g Oil, olive | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 216 g |
| 70 g Oil, pumpkin seed | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 218 g |
| 70 g Oil, rapeseed | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 218 g |
| 70 g Oil, sesame | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 218 g |
| 70 g Oil, sunflower | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 218 g |
| 70 g Oil, vegetable | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 218 g |
| 70 g Onion (chopped) | 0.49 cups | ½ cup | 142 g |
| 70 g Orange juice | 0.28 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 248 g |
| 70 g Orange zest | 0.78 cups | ¾ cup + ½ tbsp | 90 g |
| 70 g Orzo (dry) | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Parmesan (grated) | 0.70 cups | ⅔ cup + ½ tbsp | 100 g |
| 70 g Pasta, short (dry) | 0.67 cups | ⅔ cup | 105 g |
| 70 g Peanut butter | 0.26 cups | ¼ cup | 270 g |
| 70 g Peas (frozen) | 0.52 cups | ½ cup + ½ tbsp | 135 g |
| 70 g Pecans (chopped) | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Pine nuts | 0.49 cups | ½ cup | 142 g |
| 70 g Pistachios | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
| 70 g Polenta (dry) | 0.44 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 160 g |
| 70 g Popcorn kernels | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 200 g |
| 70 g Potato (mashed) | 0.33 cups | ⅓ cup | 210 g |
| 70 g Potatoes (raw, diced) | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Pumpkin puree | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Pumpkin seeds | 0.44 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 160 g |
| 70 g Puree (vegetable) | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g Quinoa (uncooked) | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Raisins | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Raspberries | 0.56 cups | ½ cup + 1 tbsp | 125 g |
| 70 g Rice, white long-grain | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 198 g |
| 70 g Ricotta | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 227 g |
| 70 g Salt | 0.24 cups | ¼ cup | 288 g |
| 70 g Sesame seeds | 0.50 cups | ½ cup | 140 g |
| 70 g Shortening | 0.38 cups | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp | 184 g |
| 70 g Shrimp (cooked) | 0.48 cups | ½ cup | 145 g |
| 70 g Sour cream | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g Sourdough starter | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g Spinach (cooked, chopped) | 0.39 cups | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp | 180 g |
| 70 g Stevia | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Strawberries | 0.42 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 167 g |
| 70 g Sugar, brown (packed) | 0.32 cups | ⅓ cup | 220 g |
| 70 g Sugar, cane | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 200 g |
| 70 g Sugar, caster | 0.37 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 190 g |
| 70 g Sugar, coconut | 0.45 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 154 g |
| 70 g Sugar, granulated | 0.35 cups | ⅓ cup + ½ tbsp | 200 g |
| 70 g Sugar, icing | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Sugar, powdered | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Sugar, raw | 0.39 cups | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp | 180 g |
| 70 g Sultanas | 0.47 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 150 g |
| 70 g Sunflower seeds | 0.50 cups | ½ cup | 140 g |
| 70 g Tahini | 0.28 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 253 g |
| 70 g Tofu (soft) | 0.28 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 248 g |
| 70 g Tomato paste | 0.30 cups | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp | 232 g |
| 70 g Tomato sauce | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Tomatoes (chopped) | 0.39 cups | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp | 180 g |
| 70 g Turmeric (ground) | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 112 g |
| 70 g Vanilla extract | 0.31 cups | ⅓ cup | 224 g |
| 70 g Walnuts (chopped) | 0.62 cups | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 113 g |
| 70 g Water | 0.30 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 236 g |
| 70 g Watermelon (diced) | 0.46 cups | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp | 152 g |
| 70 g Wheat germ | 0.61 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 115 g |
| 70 g Whipping cream | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 240 g |
| 70 g White chocolate chips | 0.41 cups | ⅓ cup + 1½ tbsp | 170 g |
| 70 g Yeast (active dry) | 0.49 cups | ½ cup | 142 g |
| 70 g Yogurt (whole milk, plain) | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Yogurt, Greek | 0.29 cups | ¼ cup + ½ tbsp | 245 g |
| 70 g Zucchini (grated) | 0.58 cups | ½ cup + 1½ tbsp | 120 g |
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