🔄 Reverse Volume Conversion
Cups of Bread Flour to Grams Converter
Standard Bulk Density130g / US Legal Cup
1 US cup of bread flour weighs 130 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: King Arthur Baking.
Interactive Bread Flour Cup Calculator
Required Weight in Grams
130 grams
(approx 4.59 oz)Bread 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 | 16 g | 17 g | 0.57 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 33 g | 32 g | 34 g | 1.15 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 43 g | 43 g | 45 g | 1.53 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 65 g | 64 g | 68 g | 2.29 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 87 g | 85 g | 90 g | 3.06 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 98 g | 96 g | 101 g | 3.44 oz |
| 1 cup | 130 g | 128 g | 135 g | 4.59 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 163 g | 160 g | 169 g | 5.73 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 195 g | 192 g | 203 g | 6.88 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 228 g | 224 g | 236 g | 8.02 oz |
| 2 cups | 260 g | 256 g | 270 g | 9.17 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 325 g | 320 g | 338 g | 11.46 oz |
| 3 cups | 390 g | 384 g | 405 g | 13.76 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Bread Flour
Bread flour contains higher protein (12-14%), giving it a slightly denser weight per cup than all-purpose flour.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Always spoon bread flour into cups to avoid compacting hard wheat proteins.
- Weigh in grams for sourdough and yeast breads for consistent hydration.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bread Flour Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Bread Flour?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of bread flour weighs 130 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 128 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 135 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Bread Flour?
1/2 US Legal Cup of bread flour weighs 65 grams.
How do I convert cups of Bread Flour to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 130g. For example, 1.5 cups × 130g = 195 grams.