Grams to cups conversion charts for baking

Are you tired of guessing gram-to-cup conversions? Our grams-to-cups conversion chart is your solution! Designed for everyone from home cooks to professionals, it guarantees accurate and effortless ingredient measurements.

Grams to cups conversion

Converting grams to cups isn’t straightforward, as it depends heavily on your measuring ingredient density. Unlike liquid measurements, where one cup equals an exact amount of milliliters regardless of the liquid, dry ingredients vary significantly in weight-to-volume ratios. For example, one cup of flour weighs less than one cup of butter because flour is less dense.

To convert grams to cups accurately, you need the exact density of the ingredients. This density allows you to determine how many grams fit into a cup for that particular ingredient.

The density formula

When converting grams to cups, density determines how much space a given amount of an ingredient occupies. To calculate density, you have to know the ingredient’s mass and volume. The formula for density is:

density = mass/volume

Here’s how you can calculate the density of an ingredient:

  1. Weigh the ingredient using a kitchen scale to find its mass in grams.
  2. Use a measuring cup to find the volume of the ingredients in cups.
  3. Divide the mass by the volume to get the density.

For example, if you have 220 grams of flour and it occupies 1 cup, the density of the flour is:

Density: 220 g/1 cup = 220 g per cup

While calculating the density of each ingredient can be done, it is often impractical and time-consuming. An ingredient density chart can help you easily determine how many grams are in a cup.

However, a simplified conversion chart greatly simplifies the process, providing quick and accurate conversions and saving time and nerves while cooking. We have attached them below.

Different types of cups

Another problem when converting grams into cups is that there are at least eight different types of cups, each with a slightly different volume. For example, while the US customary cup is usually rounded to 240 ml, Canadian cups hold around 227 ml, and Australian cups measure 250 ml. This means the volume of your ingredients will differ in each cup.

Grams to cups conversion charts

While you can find quick results when converting Fahrenheit to Celsius and the other way around, cups to pints, cups to liters, cups to dl or cups to ml straight on Google, that isn’t the case when you need to convert grams into cups. As said, using a straightforward formula is impossible because each ingredient has a different density.

This is why the grams-to-cups conversion chart for the most often used baking ingredients is handy.

We created grams-to-cup conversion charts for customary US and metric cups and Australian cups. Values for tablespoons are also added. Print out the one you need and avoid the hassle of doing the math in your head or searching online. No more trouble, just easy cooking time.

GRAMS TO US CUSTOMARY CUPS CONVERSION CHART

The US customary cup is a standard unit of measurement commonly used in American recipes. It is defined as 236.588 milliliters but is usually rounded to 237 or 240 milliliters. It is used to measure both dry and liquid ingredients. The US uses customary cups due to historical practices and the ease of use within the established US customary system.

Here’s a handy, free printable chart to convert grams into US customary cups for frequently used baking ingredients.

GRAMS TO UK (METRIC) CUPS CONVERSION CHART

The UK metric cup is used in recipes in the United Kingdom, and it equals to 250 milliliters. This measurement is part of the metric system that the UK adopted. The UK metric cup is slightly larger than the US cup (236,58 ml).

The UK metric tablespoon measures 15 milliliters. This is the standard used in most UK recipes today.

Check this free printable conversion chart for converting common baking ingredients from grams to metric cups.

GRAMS TO AUSTRALIAN (METRIC) CUPS CONVERSION CHART

The Australian metric cup used in Australian recipes also equals 250 milliliters. This measurement follows the metric system Australia uses. Like the UK metric cup, the Australian metric cup is slightly larger than the US cup.

However, please note that the Australian tablespoon measures 20 milliliters, while the US customary tablespoon equals 14.79 milliliters.

A free printable grams-to-Australian-cups conversion chart ensures you always get the right amount of ingredients. You can find it here.

Common baking ingredients grams to cups conversion tables

FLOUR (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Flour type10 g50 g100 g300 g
All-purpose flour0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Bread flour0.08 cups0.39 cups0.77 cups2.31 cups
Cake flour0.10 cups0.50 cups1.00 cups3.00 cups
Whole wheat flour0.08 cups0.38 cups0.77 cups2.31 cups
Rye flour0.10 cups0.49 cups0.98 cups2.94 cups
Buckwheat flour0.08 cups0.42 cups0.83 cups2.50 cups
Corn flour0.07 cups0.39 cups0.78 cups2.34 cups
Spelt flour0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Rice flour (white)0.06 cups0.33 cups0.66 cups1.98 cups
Oat flour0.10 cups0.50 cups1.00 cups3.00 cups
Almond flour0.10 cups0.52 cups1.04 cups3.12 cups
Chickpea flour0.10 cups0.50 cups1.00 cups3.00 cups

SUGAR (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Sugar type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Granulated sugar (white)0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
Caster sugar0.04 cups0.22 cups0.44 cups1.32 cups
Powdered sugar 0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Brown sugar 0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
Raw sugar (turbinado)0.05 cups0.24 cups0.48 cups1.44 cups
Coconut sugar0.05 cups0.23 cups0.46 cups1.38 cups
Demerara sugar0.05 cups0.24 cups0.48 cups1.44 cups
Muscovado sugar 0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
Erythritol 0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
Maple sugar0.06 cups0.30 cups0.60 cups1.80 cups
Date sugar0.06 cups0.31 cups0.62 cups1.86 cups
Palm sugar0.05 cups0.24 cups0.48 cups1.44 cups

BUTTER (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Butter type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Unsalted butter0.04 cups0.22 cups0.44 cups1.32 cups
Salted butter0.04 cups0.22 cups0.44 cups1.32 cups
Whipped butter0.08 cups0.42 cups0.84 cups2.52 cups
Clarified butter (ghee)0.05 cups0.23 cups0.46 cups1.38 cups
European-style butter0.04 cups0.22 cups0.44 cups1.32 cups
Cultured butter0.04 cups0.22 cups0.44 cups1.32 cups
Plant-based butter 0.04 cups0.21 cups0.42 cups1.26 cups
Peanut butter0.04 cups0.18 cups0.36 cups1.08 cups
Almond butter0.04 cups0.18 cups0.36 cups1.08 cups
Cashew butter0.04 cups0.18 cups0.36 cups1.08 cups
Sunflower seed butter0.04 cups0.19 cups0.38 cups1.14 cups

YOGURT (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Yogurt type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Plain yogurt 0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.22 cups
Greek yogurt0.04 cups0.17 cups0.35 cups1.05 cups
Skyr 0.04 cups0.17 cups0.35 cups1.05 cups
Low-fat yogurt0.04 cups0.19 cups0.39 cups1.17 cups
Non-fat yogurt0.04 cups0.19 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Coconut yogurt0.04 cups0.19 cups0.39 cups1.17 cups
Soy yogurt0.04 cups0.19 cups0.39 cups1.17 cups
Almond yogurt0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups

RICE (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Rice type10 g50 g100 g300 g
White rice (long-grain, uncooked)0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
White rice (medium-grain, uncooked)0.05 cups0.26 cups0.52 cups1.56 cups
White rice (short-grain, uncooked)0.05 cups0.26 cups0.53 cups1.59 cups
Brown rice (uncooked)0.05 cups0.26 cups0.53 cups1.59 cups
Basmati rice (uncooked)0.05 cups0.26 cups0.53 cups1.59 cups
Jasmine rice (uncooked)0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
Wild rice (uncooked)0.06 cups0.30 cups0.60 cups1.80 cups
Arborio rice (uncooked)0.05 cups0.25 cups0.51 cups1.53 cups
Black rice (uncooked)0.05 cups0.26 cups0.53 cups1.59 cups
Red rice (uncooked)0.05 cups0.26 cups0.52 cups1.56 cups
Cooked medium-grain rice0.05 cups0.25 cups0.50 cups1.50 cups
Cooked brown rice0.06 cups0.31 cups0.63 cups1.89 cups
Cooked basmati rice0.06 cups0.30 cups0.60 cups1.80 cups
Cooked arborio rice0.05 cups0.28 cups0.56 cups1.68 cups

SOURDOUGH (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Sourdough starter type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Liquid starter (100% hydration)0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Stiff starter (50–60% hydration)0.05 cups0.22 cups0.44 cups1.32 cups
Rye starter (100% hydration)0.04 cups0.19 cups0.38 cups1.14 cups
Whole wheat starter (100% hydration)0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Gluten-free starter (rice flour, 100% hydration)0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Spelt starter (100% hydration)0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups

WHIPPING CREAM (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Whipping cream type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Heavy whipping cream0.04 cups0.21 cups0.42 cups1.26 cups
Light whipping cream0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Double cream0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Whipped cream (heavy, already whipped)0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Half-and-half cream0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Non-dairy whipping cream0.04 cups0.22 cups0.43 cups1.29 cups
Coconut whipping cream0.04 cups0.21 cups0.42 cups1.26 cups

EGG WHITES (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Egg white type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Fresh egg whites0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Pasteurized liquid egg whites0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Frozen egg whites (thawed)0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Dehydrated egg white powder (dry)0.07 cups0.33 cups0.67 cups2.01 cups
Egg whites (whipped to soft peaks)0.08 cups0.42 cups0.83 cups2.50 cups
Egg whites (whipped to stiff peaks)0.09 cups0.46 cups0.91 cups2.73 cups

RAISINS (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Raisin type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Regular raisins (seedless)0.06 cups0.31 cups0.62 cups1.86 cups
Golden raisins0.06 cups0.32 cups0.64 cups1.92 cups
Currants (small raisins)0.07 cups0.35 cups0.70 cups2.10 cups
Sultanas0.06 cups0.32 cups0.64 cups1.92 cups
Red raisins0.06 cups0.31 cups0.62 cups1.86 cups
Green raisins0.06 cups0.32 cups0.63 cups1.89 cups
Black raisins0.06 cups0.31 cups0.62 cups1.86 cups

CHOCOLATE (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Chocolate type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Dark chocolate (chopped)0.06 cups0.31 cups0.62 cups1.86 cups
Milk chocolate (chopped)0.07 cups0.35 cups0.70 cups2.10 cups
White chocolate (chopped)0.07 cups0.35 cups0.70 cups2.10 cups
Chocolate chips (semi-sweet)0.06 cups0.31 cups0.63 cups1.89 cups
Chocolate chunks0.06 cups0.32 cups0.64 cups1.92 cups
Cocoa powder (unsweetened)0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Cacao nibs0.07 cups0.36 cups0.72 cups2.16 cups
Chocolate sprinkles0.08 cups0.42 cups0.83 cups2.49 cups
Chocolate syrup0.03 cups0.16 cups0.32 cups0.96 cups

SOUR CREAM (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Sour cream type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Regular sour cream0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Light sour cream0.04 cups0.21 cups0.42 cups1.26 cups
Fat-free sour cream0.04 cups0.21 cups0.42 cups1.26 cups
Dairy-free sour cream0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Mexican crema0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Crème fraîche0.04 cups0.19 cups0.39 cups1.17 cups

GROUND COFFEE (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Ground coffee type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Coarse ground coffee0.11 cups0.55 cups1.10 cups3.30 cups
Medium ground coffee (drip)0.12 cups0.59 cups1.18 cups3.54 cups
Fine ground coffee (espresso)0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Extra-fine ground coffee (Turkish)0.07 cups0.36 cups0.72 cups2.16 cups
Decaffein. coffee0.12 cups0.59 cups1.18 cups3.54 cups
Instant coffee (powder)0.08 cups0.42 cups0.84 cups2.52 cups

COCONUT (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Coconut type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Shredded coconut (unsweetened)1/8 cup5/8 cup1 1/4 cups3 3/4 cups
Shredded coconut (sweetened)1/16 cup1/3 cup2/3 cup2 cups
Desiccated coconut1/8 cup5/8 cup1 1/4 cups3 3/4 cups
Flaked coconut1/8 cup1/2 cup1 cup3 cups
Coconut flour1/8 cup3/8 cup3/4 cup2 1/4 cups
Coconut sugar1/16 cup1/4 cup1/2 cup1 1/2 cups
Coconut butter1/32 cup3/16 cup3/8 cup1 1/4 cups
Coconut milk (full-fat)1/32 cup3/16 cup3/8 cup1 1/4 cups
Coconut milk (light)1/32 cup3/16 cup3/8 cup1 1/4 cups
Coconut cream1/32 cup3/16 cup3/8 cup1 1/4 cups

HONEY (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Honey type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Liquid honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.88 cups
Creamed honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Raw honey0.03 cups0.14 cups0.29 cups0.87 cups
Manuka honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.88 cups
Clover honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.88 cups
Wildflower honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.88 cups
Acacia honey0.03 cups0.14 cups0.29 cups0.87 cups
Chestnut honey0.03 cups0.14 cups0.28 cups0.84 cups
Buckwheat honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Eucalyptus honey0.03 cups0.14 cups0.29 cups0.87 cups
Lavender honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.88 cups
Orange blossom honey0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.88 cups

JAM (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Jam type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Strawberry jam0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Raspberry jam0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Blueberry jam0.03 cups0.15 cups0.29 cups0.87 cups
Apricot jam0.03 cups0.14 cups0.29 cups0.87 cups
Cherry jam0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Peach jam0.03 cups0.14 cups0.29 cups0.87 cups
Blackberry jam0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Fig jam0.03 cups0.14 cups0.28 cups0.84 cups
Orange marmalade0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups
Plum jam0.03 cups0.15 cups0.30 cups0.90 cups

COTTAGE CHEESE (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Cottage cheese type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Regular cottage cheese0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Low-fat cottage cheese0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Fat-free cottage cheese0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups
Creamed cottage cheese0.04 cups0.19 cups0.39 cups1.17 cups
Dry-curd cottage cheese0.06 cups0.30 cups0.60 cups1.80 cups
Small-curd cottage cheese0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Large-curd cottage cheese0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups
Lactose-free cottage cheese0.04 cups0.20 cups0.41 cups1.23 cups

BREADCRUMS (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Breadcrumbs type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Fresh breadcrumbs0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Dry breadcrumbs (plain)0.09 cups0.45 cups0.90 cups2.70 cups
Panko breadcrumbs0.11 cups0.53 cups1.05 cups3.15 cups
Whole wheat breadcrumbs0.09 cups0.44 cups0.89 cups2.67 cups
Seasoned breadcrumbs0.09 cups0.44 cups0.88 cups2.64 cups
Gluten-free breadcrumbs0.10 cups0.48 cups0.95 cups2.85 cups

BLUEBERRIES (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Blueberry type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Fresh blueberries0.07 cups0.33 cups0.67 cups2.00 cups
Frozen blueberries0.07 cups0.33 cups0.68 cups2.04 cups
Dried blueberries0.06 cups0.29 cups0.59 cups1.77 cups
Wild blueberries (fresh)0.07 cups0.35 cups0.70 cups2.10 cups
Wild blueberries (frozen)0.07 cups0.34 cups0.69 cups2.07 cups
Blueberry purée0.04 cups0.20 cups0.40 cups1.20 cups

NUTS (GRAMS TO CUPS) CONVERSION TABLE

Nut type10 g50 g100 g300 g
Almonds (whole)0.07 cups0.35 cups0.69 cups2.08 cups
Cashews (whole)0.07 cups0.35 cups0.69 cups2.08 cups
Walnuts (halves)0.09 cups0.44 cups0.88 cups2.65 cups
Pecans (halves)0.08 cups0.39 cups0.78 cups2.34 cups
Hazelnuts (whole)0.07 cups0.36 cups0.71 cups2.13 cups
Pistachios (shelled)0.08 cups0.40 cups0.80 cups2.40 cups
Macadamia nuts (whole)0.08 cups0.38 cups0.76 cups2.28 cups
Brazil nuts (whole)0.07 cups0.36 cups0.71 cups2.13 cups
Peanuts (shelled)0.07 cups0.36 cups0.71 cups2.13 cups
Pine nuts0.07 cups0.35 cups0.69 cups2.07 cups

Grams vs cups – the scale wins

In regards to baking, using a kitchen scale is always your best bet. Cups might seem easier, but they’re actually pretty unreliable. Ingredients like flour or sugar can pack down or fluff up, meaning a cup isn’t always the same amount each time you scoop. Most of the cup values you’ll get online are just rounded estimations.

A kitchen scale takes all the guesswork out by giving you the exact weight every single time – no messing around. It means your bakes turn out consistently tasty, just how you like them. Trust me, your cakes will thank you for it!

Grams to cups conversion FAQs

What’s the difference between using cups and using grams?

Cups measure volume, which can vary depending on how ingredients are scooped or packed – especially with things like flour, sugar, or grated cheese. Grams, on the other hand, measure weight and provide consistent, accurate results every time. That’s why professional bakers prefer grams or ounces and use a kitchen scale. It takes the guesswork out and ensures your ingredients are weighted accurately for your recipes to turn out perfectly every time.

Is it better to convert grams to ounces or cups?

It depends on what you’re doing. If you’re baking or following a recipe that lists ingredients by weight, converting grams to ounces is more accurate because both measure weight. Cups measure volume, which can vary depending on how ingredients are packed, making them less precise – especially for dry ingredients like flour or sugar. For the most reliable results, especially in baking, it’s best to stick with weight-to-weight conversions (grams to ounces) rather than switching to volume (cups).

Why do Europeans use grams for measurement instead of cups?

Europeans use grams because they’re part of the metric system, which is standard across most of the world. Grams measure weight, making them far more precise. Unlike cups, grams don’t change based on how an ingredient is packed or scooped. It’s simply a more reliable, consistent way to measure ingredients.

How many cups are 300 grams?

It depends on the ingredient—300 grams doesn’t equal the same amount in cups for everything. For the most accurate result, it’s best to use a conversion chart based on the specific ingredient or to convert grams to ounces.

More grams to cups conversions

500 grams to cups

300 grams to cups

350 grams to cups

200 grams to cups

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Cups to liters conversion

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