🔄 Reverse Volume Conversion
Cups of Instant Yeast to Grams Converter
Standard Bulk Density135g / US Legal Cup
1 US cup of instant yeast weighs 135 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 Instant Yeast Cup Calculator
Required Weight in Grams
135 grams
(approx 4.76 oz)Instant Yeast 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 | 17 g | 17 g | 18 g | 0.60 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 34 g | 33 g | 35 g | 1.19 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 45 g | 44 g | 47 g | 1.59 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 67 g | 71 g | 2.38 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 90 g | 89 g | 94 g | 3.17 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 101 g | 100 g | 106 g | 3.57 oz |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 133 g | 141 g | 4.76 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 169 g | 166 g | 176 g | 5.95 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 203 g | 200 g | 212 g | 7.14 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 236 g | 233 g | 247 g | 8.33 oz |
| 2 cups | 270 g | 266 g | 282 g | 9.52 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 338 g | 333 g | 353 g | 11.90 oz |
| 3 cups | 405 g | 399 g | 423 g | 14.29 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Instant Yeast
Finer granules than active dry yeast, designed to be mixed directly into dry ingredients without proofing.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Can be mixed directly into dry ingredients. Use 25% less instant yeast than active dry.
Frequently Asked Questions: Instant Yeast Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Instant Yeast?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of instant yeast weighs 135 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 133 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 141 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Instant Yeast?
1/2 US Legal Cup of instant yeast weighs 68 grams.
How do I convert cups of Instant Yeast to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 135g. For example, 1.5 cups × 135g = 203 grams.