Grams to Cups Conversion
Quick Answer
120 grams of all-purpose flour = 1 cup. 200 grams of granulated sugar = 1 cup. 227 grams of butter = 1 cup.
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This conversion depends on the ingredient.
Use the common examples below or search for your specific ingredient.
Formula: Cups depend on ingredient density. There is no single grams-to-cups multiplier.
Common Examples
| grams | cups |
|---|---|
| 120 | 1 cup |
| 200 | 1 cup |
| 227 | 1 cup |
| 240 | 1 cup |
| 128 | 1 cup |
| 85 | 1 cup |
| 340 | 1 cup |
| 60 | ½ cup |
| 100 | ½ cup |
Notes
- Unlike volume-to-volume conversions, grams-to-cups depends entirely on what you are measuring.
- When in doubt, search for the specific ingredient you need to convert.
FAQ
Why can't I just divide grams by a fixed number to get cups?+
Because a cup is a measure of volume, not weight. A cup of feathers weighs far less than a cup of lead — and similarly, a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of sugar.
Related Conversions
Cups to Grams Conversion
1 cup of all-purpose flour = 120 grams. 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200 grams. 1 cup of butter = 227 grams.
Grams to Ounces Conversion
1 gram = 0.03527 ounces. To convert grams to ounces, divide the weight by 28.3495.
Grams to Tablespoons Conversion
1 tablespoon of butter = 14.2 g. 1 tablespoon of sugar = 12.5 g. 1 tablespoon of flour = 7.8 g.