28 Grams to Cups
28 grams converts to a different cup volume for every ingredient. For all-purpose flour it is 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons) (3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons), for granulated sugar 0.14 cups (2 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon), for butter ⅛ cup, and for water 0.12 cups (1 tablespoon + 2¾ teaspoons).
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Master Conversion Table: 28 Grams to Cups across 60 Ingredients
Full density comparison converting 28g into cup volume, practical baking measures, and tablespoons across 60 kitchen staples. Click column headers to sort.
| Ingredient ↕ | Density (g/cup) ↕ | Cups (Decimal) ↕ | Practical Measure | Tablespoons ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125g | 0.22 cups | 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons | 3.6 tbsp |
| Bread Flour | 130g | 0.22 cups | 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons | 3.4 tbsp |
| Cake Flour | 115g | 0.24 cups | ¼ cup3 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 3.9 tbsp |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120g | 0.23 cups | 0.23 cups (3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 3.7 tbsp |
| Almond Flour | 112g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup4 tablespoons | 4.0 tbsp |
| Coconut Flour | 128g | 0.22 cups | 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 3.5 tbsp |
| Self-Rising Flour | 125g | 0.22 cups | 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons | 3.6 tbsp |
| Pastry Flour | 120g | 0.23 cups | 0.23 cups (3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 3.7 tbsp |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 0.14 cups | 0.14 cups (2 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon)2 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon | 2.2 tbsp |
| Packed Brown Sugar | 220g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons | 2.0 tbsp |
| Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar | 180g | 0.16 cups | 0.16 cups (2 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 2.5 tbsp |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) | 120g | 0.23 cups | 0.23 cups (3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 3.7 tbsp |
| Raw Sugar (Turbinado) | 210g | 0.13 cups | 0.13 cups (2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon | 2.1 tbsp |
| Coconut Sugar | 192g | 0.15 cups | 0.15 cups (2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 2.3 tbsp |
| Butter (Softened / Sticks) | 227g | 0.12 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons | 2.0 tbsp |
| Liquid Melted Butter | 218g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon | 2.1 tbsp |
| Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) | 205g | 0.14 cups | 0.14 cups (2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon | 2.2 tbsp |
| Coconut Oil (Solid/Liquid) | 216g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon | 2.1 tbsp |
| Vegetable / Canola Oil | 218g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon | 2.1 tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 216g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon | 2.1 tbsp |
| Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned) | 90g | 0.31 cups | 0.31 cups (5 tablespoons)5 tablespoons | 5.0 tbsp |
| Quick-Cooking Oats | 85g | 0.33 cups | ⅓ cup5 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon | 5.3 tbsp |
| Uncooked White Rice | 185g | 0.15 cups | 0.15 cups (2 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons | 2.4 tbsp |
| Uncooked Brown Rice | 190g | 0.15 cups | 0.15 cups (2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 2.4 tbsp |
| Uncooked Quinoa | 170g | 0.16 cups | 0.16 cups (2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 2.6 tbsp |
| Yellow Cornmeal | 150g | 0.19 cups | 0.19 cups (3 tablespoons)3 tablespoons | 3.0 tbsp |
| Cornstarch (Corn Flour) | 112g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup4 tablespoons | 4.0 tbsp |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 85g | 0.33 cups | ⅓ cup5 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon | 5.3 tbsp |
| Baking Soda | 220g | 0.13 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons | 2.0 tbsp |
| Baking Powder | 192g | 0.15 cups | 0.15 cups (2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 2.3 tbsp |
| Table Salt (Fine) | 292g | 0.10 cups | 0.10 cups (1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoons | 1.5 tbsp |
| Kosher Salt (Morton / Diamond Crystal) | 180g | 0.16 cups | 0.16 cups (2 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 2.5 tbsp |
| Honey | 340g | 0.08 cups | 0.08 cups (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon | 1.3 tbsp |
| Pure Maple Syrup | 322g | 0.09 cups | 0.09 cups (1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons | 1.4 tbsp |
| Unsulfured Molasses | 336g | 0.08 cups | 0.08 cups (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon | 1.3 tbsp |
| Whole Milk (3.25%) | 245g | 0.11 cups | 0.11 cups (1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons | 1.8 tbsp |
| Heavy Whipping Cream (36%) | 238g | 0.12 cups | 0.12 cups (1 tablespoon + 2¾ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 2¾ teaspoons | 1.9 tbsp |
| Sour Cream | 242g | 0.12 cups | 0.12 cups (1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons | 1.9 tbsp |
| Greek Yogurt (Plain Whole Milk) | 245g | 0.11 cups | 0.11 cups (1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons | 1.8 tbsp |
| Cream Cheese (Block) | 225g | 0.12 cups | ⅛ cup2 tablespoons | 2.0 tbsp |
| Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | 170g | 0.16 cups | 0.16 cups (2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 2.6 tbsp |
| Whole Almonds (Raw/Shelled) | 140g | 0.20 cups | 0.20 cups (3 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)3 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon | 3.2 tbsp |
| Sliced Almonds | 100g | 0.28 cups | 0.28 cups (4 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons)4 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 4.5 tbsp |
| Walnut Halves & Pieces | 100g | 0.28 cups | 0.28 cups (4 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons)4 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 4.5 tbsp |
| Pecan Halves & Chopped | 110g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup4 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon | 4.1 tbsp |
| Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) | 85g | 0.33 cups | ⅓ cup5 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon | 5.3 tbsp |
| Rye Flour | 102g | 0.27 cups | 0.27 cups (4 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)4 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons | 4.4 tbsp |
| Spelt Flour | 100g | 0.28 cups | 0.28 cups (4 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons)4 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 4.5 tbsp |
| Oat Flour | 92g | 0.30 cups | 0.30 cups (4 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons)4 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons | 4.9 tbsp |
| Chickpea Flour (Besan) | 90g | 0.31 cups | 0.31 cups (5 tablespoons)5 tablespoons | 5.0 tbsp |
| Tapioca Starch | 120g | 0.23 cups | 0.23 cups (3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 3.7 tbsp |
| Arrowroot Powder | 120g | 0.23 cups | 0.23 cups (3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 3.7 tbsp |
| Brown Rice Flour | 160g | 0.18 cups | 0.18 cups (2 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons | 2.8 tbsp |
| Teff Flour | 130g | 0.22 cups | 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)3 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons | 3.4 tbsp |
| Semolina | 167g | 0.17 cups | 0.17 cups (2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 2.7 tbsp |
| Polenta (Coarse) | 160g | 0.18 cups | 0.18 cups (2 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons)2 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons | 2.8 tbsp |
| Powdered Milk (Nonfat) | 68g | 0.41 cups | 0.41 cups (6 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)6 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons | 6.6 tbsp |
| Condensed Milk (Sweetened) | 306g | 0.09 cups | 0.09 cups (1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoons | 1.5 tbsp |
| Buttermilk | 245g | 0.11 cups | 0.11 cups (1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons)1 tablespoon + 2½ teaspoons | 1.8 tbsp |
| Cream of Tartar | 150g | 0.19 cups | 0.19 cups (3 tablespoons)3 tablespoons | 3.0 tbsp |
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Frequently Asked Questions: 28 Grams to Cups
Targeted answers for converting 28 grams into cup volume across different baking ingredients.
Is 28 grams equal to half a cup?
It depends entirely on the ingredient density. 28 grams is 0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons) of all-purpose flour (63g is half a cup), 0.14 cups (2 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon) of granulated sugar (100g is half a cup), and 0.12 cups (1 tablespoon + 2¾ teaspoons) of water. Because cups measure volume while grams measure mass, there is no single conversion for 28g.
How many tablespoons is 28 grams?
For liquid water or milk, 28 grams equals 1.9 tablespoons. For spooned all-purpose flour, 28g equals 3.6 tablespoons. For granulated sugar, 28g equals 2.2 tablespoons.
How many ounces is 28 grams?
28 grams equals 0.99 ounces on a digital kitchen scale. This avoirdupois weight measurement remains identical regardless of ingredient volume or compaction.
Why does 28 grams of flour take up more cup volume than 28 grams of sugar?
All-purpose flour has a loose, airy particle structure weighing only 125 grams per US cup, whereas granulated sugar granules pack densely at 200 grams per US cup. Consequently, 28g of flour occupies a larger volume (0.22 cups (3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons)) than 28g of sugar (0.14 cups (2 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon)).
Density figures sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Verified by the Grams to Cups Editorial Team on 2026-08-20.