Weight to Volume Conversion Benchmark
550 Grams to Cups
Scale Mass550 grams
550 grams converts to a different cup volume for every ingredient. For all-purpose flour it is 4 ⅓ cups (4 cups + 6 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons), for granulated sugar 2 ¾ cups, for butter 2 ½ cups, and for water 2 ⅓ cups.
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Brand Density & Package OverrideKing Arthur Baking
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Calculated Conversion Output
4 cups + 6 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons
4 ⅓ cups
4.40 cups
Basis: 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) = 125g (All-Purpose Flour)
1 Cup¾½¼
Cross-Unit Equivalent Strip
Tablespoons70.4 tbsp
Teaspoons211.2 tsp
Ounces19.4 oz
Millilitres1041 ml
Butter SticksN/A
Pounds1.21 lbs
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Master Conversion Table: 550 Grams to Cups across 60 Ingredients
Full density comparison converting 550g 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 | 4.40 cups | 4 ⅓ cups4 cups + 6 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons | 70.4 tbsp |
| Bread Flour | 130g | 4.23 cups | 4 ¼ cups4 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 67.7 tbsp |
| Cake Flour | 115g | 4.78 cups | 4 ¾ cups4 cups + 12 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 76.5 tbsp |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 120g | 4.58 cups | 4 ½ cups4 cups + 9 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 73.3 tbsp |
| Almond Flour | 112g | 4.91 cups | 5 cups4 cups + 14 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons | 78.6 tbsp |
| Coconut Flour | 128g | 4.30 cups | 4 ⅓ cups4 cups + 4 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 68.8 tbsp |
| Self-Rising Flour | 125g | 4.40 cups | 4 ⅓ cups4 cups + 6 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons | 70.4 tbsp |
| Pastry Flour | 120g | 4.58 cups | 4 ½ cups4 cups + 9 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 73.3 tbsp |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 2.75 cups | 2 ¾ cups2 cups + 12 tablespoons | 44.0 tbsp |
| Packed Brown Sugar | 220g | 2.50 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 8 tablespoons | 40.0 tbsp |
| Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar | 180g | 3.06 cups | 3 cups3 cups + 2¾ teaspoons | 48.9 tbsp |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) | 120g | 4.58 cups | 4 ½ cups4 cups + 9 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 73.3 tbsp |
| Raw Sugar (Turbinado) | 210g | 2.62 cups | 2 ⅔ cups2 cups + 9 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 41.9 tbsp |
| Coconut Sugar | 192g | 2.86 cups | 2 ¾ cups2 cups + 13 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons | 45.8 tbsp |
| Butter (Softened / Sticks) | 227g | 2.42 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 6 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 38.8 tbsp |
| Liquid Melted Butter | 218g | 2.52 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 8 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 40.4 tbsp |
| Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) | 205g | 2.68 cups | 2 ⅔ cups2 cups + 10 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 42.9 tbsp |
| Coconut Oil (Solid/Liquid) | 216g | 2.55 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 8 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 40.7 tbsp |
| Vegetable / Canola Oil | 218g | 2.52 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 8 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 40.4 tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 216g | 2.55 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 8 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 40.7 tbsp |
| Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned) | 90g | 6.11 cups | 6 ⅛ cups6 cups + 1 tablespoon + 2¼ teaspoons | 97.8 tbsp |
| Quick-Cooking Oats | 85g | 6.47 cups | 6 ½ cups6 cups + 7 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 103.5 tbsp |
| Uncooked White Rice | 185g | 2.97 cups | 3 cups2 cups + 15 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons | 47.6 tbsp |
| Uncooked Brown Rice | 190g | 2.89 cups | 3 cups2 cups + 14 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 46.3 tbsp |
| Uncooked Quinoa | 170g | 3.24 cups | 3 ¼ cups3 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 51.8 tbsp |
| Yellow Cornmeal | 150g | 3.67 cups | 3 ⅔ cups3 cups + 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 58.7 tbsp |
| Cornstarch (Corn Flour) | 112g | 4.91 cups | 5 cups4 cups + 14 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons | 78.6 tbsp |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 85g | 6.47 cups | 6 ½ cups6 cups + 7 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 103.5 tbsp |
| Baking Soda | 220g | 2.50 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 8 tablespoons | 40.0 tbsp |
| Baking Powder | 192g | 2.86 cups | 2 ¾ cups2 cups + 13 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons | 45.8 tbsp |
| Table Salt (Fine) | 292g | 1.88 cups | 1.88 cups (1 cup + 14 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)1 cup + 14 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon | 30.1 tbsp |
| Kosher Salt (Morton / Diamond Crystal) | 180g | 3.06 cups | 3 cups3 cups + 2¾ teaspoons | 48.9 tbsp |
| Honey | 340g | 1.62 cups | 1 ⅔ cups1 cup + 9 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 25.9 tbsp |
| Pure Maple Syrup | 322g | 1.71 cups | 1 ⅔ cups1 cup + 11 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 27.3 tbsp |
| Unsulfured Molasses | 336g | 1.64 cups | 1 ⅔ cups1 cup + 10 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon | 26.2 tbsp |
| Whole Milk (3.25%) | 245g | 2.24 cups | 2 ¼ cups2 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 35.9 tbsp |
| Heavy Whipping Cream (36%) | 238g | 2.31 cups | 2 ⅓ cups2 cups + 5 tablespoons | 37.0 tbsp |
| Sour Cream | 242g | 2.27 cups | 2 ¼ cups2 cups + 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 36.4 tbsp |
| Greek Yogurt (Plain Whole Milk) | 245g | 2.24 cups | 2 ¼ cups2 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 35.9 tbsp |
| Cream Cheese (Block) | 225g | 2.44 cups | 2 ½ cups2 cups + 7 tablespoons + ¼ teaspoon | 39.1 tbsp |
| Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | 170g | 3.24 cups | 3 ¼ cups3 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 51.8 tbsp |
| Whole Almonds (Raw/Shelled) | 140g | 3.93 cups | 4 cups3 cups + 14 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons | 62.9 tbsp |
| Sliced Almonds | 100g | 5.50 cups | 5 ½ cups5 cups + 8 tablespoons | 88.0 tbsp |
| Walnut Halves & Pieces | 100g | 5.50 cups | 5 ½ cups5 cups + 8 tablespoons | 88.0 tbsp |
| Pecan Halves & Chopped | 110g | 5.00 cups | 5 cups5 cups | 80.0 tbsp |
| Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) | 85g | 6.47 cups | 6 ½ cups6 cups + 7 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons | 103.5 tbsp |
| Rye Flour | 102g | 5.39 cups | 5 ⅓ cups5 cups + 6 tablespoons + ¾ teaspoon | 86.3 tbsp |
| Spelt Flour | 100g | 5.50 cups | 5 ½ cups5 cups + 8 tablespoons | 88.0 tbsp |
| Oat Flour | 92g | 5.98 cups | 6 cups5 cups + 15 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 95.7 tbsp |
| Chickpea Flour (Besan) | 90g | 6.11 cups | 6 ⅛ cups6 cups + 1 tablespoon + 2¼ teaspoons | 97.8 tbsp |
| Tapioca Starch | 120g | 4.58 cups | 4 ½ cups4 cups + 9 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 73.3 tbsp |
| Arrowroot Powder | 120g | 4.58 cups | 4 ½ cups4 cups + 9 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon | 73.3 tbsp |
| Brown Rice Flour | 160g | 3.44 cups | 3 ½ cups3 cups + 7 tablespoons | 55.0 tbsp |
| Teff Flour | 130g | 4.23 cups | 4 ¼ cups4 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 67.7 tbsp |
| Semolina | 167g | 3.29 cups | 3 ⅓ cups3 cups + 4 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 52.7 tbsp |
| Polenta (Coarse) | 160g | 3.44 cups | 3 ½ cups3 cups + 7 tablespoons | 55.0 tbsp |
| Powdered Milk (Nonfat) | 68g | 8.09 cups | 8 ⅛ cups8 cups + 1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons | 129.4 tbsp |
| Condensed Milk (Sweetened) | 306g | 1.80 cups | 1 ¾ cups1 cup + 12 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons | 28.8 tbsp |
| Buttermilk | 245g | 2.24 cups | 2 ¼ cups2 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons | 35.9 tbsp |
| Cream of Tartar | 150g | 3.67 cups | 3 ⅔ cups3 cups + 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons | 58.7 tbsp |
Dedicated 550 Gram Ingredient Calculators
Explore detailed conversion guides for the 12 most popular baking ingredients at 550 grams:
550g All-Purpose Flour→
4 ⅓ cups
4 cups + 6 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons (4.40 cups)
550g Granulated Sugar→
2 ¾ cups
2 cups + 12 tablespoons (2.75 cups)
550g Butter (Softened / Sticks)→
2 ½ cups
2 cups + 6 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons (2.42 cups)
550g Packed Brown Sugar→
2 ½ cups
2 cups + 8 tablespoons (2.50 cups)
550g Powdered Sugar (Confectioners)→
4 ½ cups
4 cups + 9 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (4.58 cups)
550g Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned)→
6 ⅛ cups
6 cups + 1 tablespoon + 2¼ teaspoons (6.11 cups)
550g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder→
6 ½ cups
6 cups + 7 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons (6.47 cups)
550g Honey→
1 ⅔ cups
1 cup + 9 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons (1.62 cups)
550g Whole Milk (3.25%)→
2 ¼ cups
2 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2¾ teaspoons (2.24 cups)
550g Bread Flour→
4 ¼ cups
4 cups + 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (4.23 cups)
550g Water (Pure / Filtered)→
2 ⅓ cups
2 cups + 5 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon (2.32 cups)
550g Vegetable / Canola Oil→
2 ½ cups
2 cups + 8 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (2.52 cups)
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Frequently Asked Questions: 550 Grams to Cups
Targeted answers for converting 550 grams into cup volume across different baking ingredients.
Is 550 grams equal to half a cup?
It depends entirely on the ingredient density. 550 grams is 4 ⅓ cups of all-purpose flour (63g is half a cup), 2 ¾ cups of granulated sugar (100g is half a cup), and 2 ⅓ cups of water. Because cups measure volume while grams measure mass, there is no single conversion for 550g.
How many tablespoons is 550 grams?
For liquid water or milk, 550 grams equals 37.2 tablespoons. For spooned all-purpose flour, 550g equals 70.4 tablespoons. For granulated sugar, 550g equals 44.0 tablespoons.
How many ounces is 550 grams?
550 grams equals 19.40 ounces on a digital kitchen scale. This avoirdupois weight measurement remains identical regardless of ingredient volume or compaction.
Why does 550 grams of flour take up more cup volume than 550 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, 550g of flour occupies a larger volume (4 ⅓ cups) than 550g of sugar (2 ¾ cups).
Source & Editorial Review
Density figures sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Verified by the Grams to Cups Editorial Team on 2026-08-20.
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