Cups of All-Purpose Flour to Grams Converter
1 US cup of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central / King Arthur Baking.
Interactive All-Purpose Flour Cup Calculator
All-Purpose Flour Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 16 g | 15 g | 16 g | 0.55 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 31 g | 31 g | 33 g | 1.10 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 42 g | 41 g | 43 g | 1.47 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 63 g | 62 g | 65 g | 2.20 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 83 g | 82 g | 87 g | 2.94 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 94 g | 92 g | 98 g | 3.31 oz |
| 1 cup | 125 g | 123 g | 130 g | 4.41 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 156 g | 154 g | 163 g | 5.51 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 188 g | 185 g | 195 g | 6.61 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 219 g | 216 g | 228 g | 7.72 oz |
| 2 cups | 250 g | 246 g | 260 g | 8.82 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 313 g | 308 g | 325 g | 11.02 oz |
| 3 cups | 375 g | 370 g | 390 g | 13.23 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for All-Purpose Flour
All-purpose flour bulk density varies based on sifting and packing. Scooping directly with a cup yields up to 140g, causing dense baked goods.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Fluff your flour with a fork before measuring.
- Spoon flour gently into your cup without pressing down.
- Sweep a flat butter knife across the rim to level.
Frequently Asked Questions: All-Purpose Flour Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of All-Purpose Flour?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 123 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 130 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of All-Purpose Flour?
1/2 US Legal Cup of all-purpose flour weighs 63 grams.
How do I convert cups of All-Purpose Flour to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 125g. For example, 1.5 cups × 125g = 188 grams.