Grams to Cups Converter
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Granulated White Sugar
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Grams to Cups Converter Works?
The Grams to Cups Converter works by dividing a gram weight by the weight of 1 cup of the ingredient. One US cup holds 236.59 mL, or 48 US teaspoons, and one metric cup holds 250 mL.
Choose the ingredient
Select the ingredient. Cup weight equals 48 × its teaspoon weight for a US cup.
Enter the grams
Type the batch weight in grams. The converter shows the US cup figure in the equivalents panel.
Measure with cups
Spoon dry ingredients into the cup and level. Pour liquids to the line at eye level.
Grams to Cups Converter Formula
The Grams to Cups Converter formula is cups = grams ÷ (grams per teaspoon × 48) for US cups, or cups = grams ÷ (density × 250) for metric cups.
US cups = g ÷ (g/tsp × 48) | metric cups = g ÷ (ρ × 250)
- 200 g of granulated sugar ÷ 200.16 g = 1 US cup.
- 250 g of all-purpose flour ÷ 124.8 g = 2 US cups.
- 100 g of cocoa powder ÷ 99.84 g = 1 US cup.
Grams to Cups Converter Conversion Table
The Grams to Cups Converter conversion table gives the weight of 1 US cup and 1 metric cup for 10 ingredients and the US cups in 100 g, 250 g and 500 g.
| Ingredient | g per US cup | g per metric cup | 100 g | 250 g | 500 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated White Sugar | 200 g | 212 g | 0.5 cup | 1.25 cup | 2.5 cup |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 220 g | 232 g | 0.45 cup | 1.14 cup | 2.27 cup |
| Powdered / Confectioners Sugar | 120 g | 127 g | 0.83 cup | 2.08 cup | 4.17 cup |
| All-Purpose Flour (Dip & Sweep) | 125 g | 132 g | 0.8 cup | 2 cup | 4.01 cup |
| Almond Flour (Finely Ground) | 112 g | 118 g | 0.89 cup | 2.24 cup | 4.47 cup |
| Dutch Cocoa Powder | 100 g | 105 g | 1 cup | 2.5 cup | 5.01 cup |
| Butter (Melted or Softened) | 227 g | 240 g | 0.44 cup | 1.1 cup | 2.2 cup |
| Olive Oil / Vegetable Oil | 218 g | 230 g | 0.46 cup | 1.15 cup | 2.29 cup |
| Whole Milk / Heavy Cream | 244 g | 258 g | 0.41 cup | 1.03 cup | 2.05 cup |
| Honey / Molasses / Maple Syrup | 340 g | 359 g | 0.29 cup | 0.74 cup | 1.47 cup |
What is Grams to Cups Converter?
The Grams to Cups Converter is a calculator that turns gram weights into US or metric measuring cups for a chosen ingredient. The cup handles amounts from about 30 g to 1 kg.
Cups measure volume, so a cup of each ingredient weighs a different amount: 200 g for sugar, 125 g for flour, 340 g for honey. The US cup holds 236.59 mL and the metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand and Canada holds 250 mL, a 5.7% gap.
What are the uses of Grams to Cups Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Grams to Cups Converter: baking from metric recipes with US cups, converting flour and sugar, rice and grain portions, and sharing recipes with US readers.
Metric recipes, US cups
A British cake with 225 g of flour converts to 1.8 US cups.
Flour and sugar
Flour and sugar weights convert to cups for large-amount lines.
Rice and grain portions
Cooks portion 75 g of rice per person and measure with a cup.
US readers
Bloggers add cup amounts next to grams for American audiences.
Grams to Cups Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 US cup equals 48 US teaspoons (236.59 mL).
- 1 Metric cup equals 50 metric teaspoons (250 mL).