Pantry Cups to Grams Converter
Volumetric cup to mass gram conversions across all pantry ingredients.
Direct Answer
Measuring pantry by volume yields different gram weights depending on ingredient density. One cup ranges from 8g for light items up to 312g for dense items.
Select your specific ingredient below to convert fractional and whole cup measurements directly into exact grams, ounces, and tablespoons.
Pantry Cup to Weight Calculator
Select any ingredient to convert cups into exact grams and ounces.
Custom package weights override standard database densities for this session without altering official database records.
Pantry Cup Weight Reference Table
Gram weights for ¼ cup, ½ cup, ¾ cup, and 1 cup across all pantry ingredients:
| Ingredient | ¼ Cup (g) | ½ Cup (g) | ¾ Cup (g) | 1 Cup (g) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air-Popped Plain Popcorn | 2.0g | 4.0g | 6.0g | 8g | View Popped Popcorn → |
| Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal | 7.0g | 14.0g | 21.0g | 28g | View Rice Krispies → |
| Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal | 7.5g | 15.0g | 22.5g | 30g | View Corn Flakes → |
| General Mills Plain Cheerios | 7.5g | 15.0g | 22.5g | 30g | View Cheerios → |
| Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows | 12.5g | 25.0g | 37.5g | 50g | View Mini Marshmallows → |
| Jet-Puffed Large Marshmallows (Chopped) | 12.5g | 25.0g | 37.5g | 50g | View Large Marshmallows → |
| Crushed Lay's Potato Chips | 12.5g | 25.0g | 37.5g | 50g | View Crushed Potato Chips → |
| Nescaté Instant Coffee Granules | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | View Instant Coffee → |
| General Mills Wheat Chex | 15.0g | 30.0g | 45.0g | 60g | View Wheat Chex → |
| Crushed Corn Tortilla Chips | 18.8g | 37.5g | 56.3g | 75g | View Crushed Tortilla Chips → |
| Food-Grade Activated Charcoal | 20.0g | 40.0g | 60.0g | 80g | View Activated Charcoal → |
| Organic Blue Spirulina Powder | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | View Blue Spirulina → |
| Freeze-Dried Red Pitaya Powder | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | View Pitaya Powder → |
| Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder | 22.5g | 45.0g | 67.5g | 90g | View Butterfly Pea Powder → |
| Graham Cracker Crumbs | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | View Graham Cracker Crumbs → |
| Ceremonial Japanese Matcha Powder | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | View Matcha Powder → |
| Crushed Salted Pretzel Twists | 25.0g | 50.0g | 75.0g | 100g | View Crushed Pretzels → |
| Bob's Red Mill Swiss Muesli | 27.5g | 55.0g | 82.5g | 110g | View Muesli → |
| Medaglia d'Oro Instant Espresso Powder | 28.0g | 56.0g | 84.0g | 112g | View Instant Espresso → |
| Ovaltine Chocolate Malt Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Ovaltine Powder → |
| Nestlé Nesquik Chocolate Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Nesquik Powder → |
| Nilla Vanilla Wafer Crumbs | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Nilla Wafer Crumbs → |
| Nabisco Oreo Cookie Crumbs (No Filling) | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Oreo Crumbs → |
| McVitie's Digestive Biscuit Crumbs | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Digestive Biscuit Crumbs → |
| Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Crumbs | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Biscoff Crumbs → |
| Original Bisquick Baking Mix | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Bisquick Mix → |
| Nature Valley Oat & Honey Granola | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Granola → |
| Wilton Pure Meringue Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Meringue Powder → |
| Dehydrated Purple Yam Ube Powder | 30.0g | 60.0g | 90.0g | 120g | View Ube Powder → |
| Pure Arrowroot Flour Starch | 32.0g | 64.0g | 96.0g | 128g | View Arrowroot Flour → |
| Kraft Marshmallow Fluff Creme | 32.5g | 65.0g | 97.5g | 130g | View Marshmallow Fluff → |
| Aunt Jemima Dry Pancake Mix | 33.8g | 67.5g | 101.3g | 135g | View Pancake Mix → |
| Krusteaz Belgian Waffle Mix | 33.8g | 67.5g | 101.3g | 135g | View Waffle Mix → |
| Carnation Original Malted Milk Powder | 36.0g | 72.0g | 108.0g | 144g | View Malted Milk Powder → |
| Wilton Royal Icing Mix | 37.5g | 75.0g | 112.5g | 150g | View Royal Icing Mix → |
| Small Boba Tapioca Pearls | 37.5g | 75.0g | 112.5g | 150g | View Tapioca Pearls → |
| Rainbow Chocolate Jimmies | 40.0g | 80.0g | 120.0g | 160g | View Rainbow Sprinkles → |
| Large Black Boba Tapioca Pearls | 40.0g | 80.0g | 120.0g | 160g | View Black Boba Pearls → |
| White Nonpareils Sugar Balls | 47.5g | 95.0g | 142.5g | 190g | View Nonpareils → |
| Coarse Decorating Sanding Sugar | 50.0g | 100.0g | 150.0g | 200g | View Sanding Sugar → |
| Odense Pure Almond Paste / Marzipan | 55.0g | 110.0g | 165.0g | 220g | View Marzipan → |
| Satin Ice White Rolled Fondant | 57.5g | 115.0g | 172.5g | 230g | View Rolled Fondant → |
| Pure Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste | 78.0g | 156.0g | 234.0g | 312g | View Vanilla Bean Paste → |
Why Cup Weights Vary in Pantry
Pantry staples encompass diverse crushed, dried, and expanded ingredients. Traditional dry breadcrumbs consist of ground toasted bread granules settling at 108 grams per cup, whereas coarse Japanese Panko breadcrumbs feature airy slivers that weigh only 60 grams per cup. Instant espresso powder and coffee granules undergo freeze-drying, yielding porous particles at 112g per cup. Mini marshmallows consist of whipped gelatin-sugar foam, creating an ultra-light cup weight of just 50 grams.
Common Cup Volumes in Grams (Pantry)
| Cup Amount | Popped Popcorn | Rice Krispies | Corn Flakes | Cheerios | Mini Marshmallows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 2.0g | 7.0g | 7.5g | 7.5g | 12.5g |
| 0.333 cup | 2.7g | 9.3g | 10.0g | 10.0g | 16.7g |
| 0.5 cup | 4.0g | 14.0g | 15.0g | 15.0g | 25.0g |
| 0.667 cup | 5.3g | 18.7g | 20.0g | 20.0g | 33.4g |
| 0.75 cup | 6.0g | 21.0g | 22.5g | 22.5g | 37.5g |
| 1 cup | 8.0g | 28.0g | 30.0g | 30.0g | 50.0g |
| 1.5 cup | 12.0g | 42.0g | 45.0g | 45.0g | 75.0g |
| 2 cup | 16.0g | 56.0g | 60.0g | 60.0g | 100.0g |
| 2.5 cup | 20.0g | 70.0g | 75.0g | 75.0g | 125.0g |
| 3 cup | 24.0g | 84.0g | 90.0g | 90.0g | 150.0g |
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How many grams of dry breadcrumbs are in 1 cup?
One US cup of traditional dry breadcrumbs weighs 108 grams.
Why do Panko breadcrumbs weigh less than regular breadcrumbs?
Panko breadcrumbs are light, airy flakes that weigh 60g per cup compared to 108g for dense regular breadcrumbs.
How many grams is 1 cup of mini marshmallows?
One US cup of mini marshmallows weighs 50 grams.
What is the weight of 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs?
One US cup of crushed graham cracker crumbs weighs 110 grams.
How many grams is 1 cup of instant espresso powder?
One US cup of instant espresso powder weighs 112 grams.