Master Baking Ingredient Density Database
Density Reference
Baking Ingredient Density Master Database
Search and compare reference densities (g/cup, g/ml, g/cm³) across culinary staples.
| Ingredient | Category | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Density (g/cm³) | Measuring Technique | Convert |
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| All-Purpose Flour | flours-and-starches | 127 g | 132 g | 0.528 | Spoon into measuring cup and level off with a straight edge. | Page → |
| Bread Flour | flours-and-starches | 132 g | 137 g | 0.549 | Spoon gently into measuring cup and level with a straight knife. | Page → |
| Cake Flour | flours-and-starches | 117 g | 122 g | 0.486 | Sift before measuring or spoon lightly into cup. | Page → |
| Whole Wheat Flour | flours-and-starches | 122 g | 127 g | 0.507 | Spoon into cup and level gently. | Page → |
| Almond Flour | flours-and-starches | 114 g | 118 g | 0.473 | Lightly spoon into cup without packing. | Page → |
| Coconut Flour | flours-and-starches | 130 g | 135 g | 0.541 | Spoon into cup and level carefully. | Page → |
| Self-Rising Flour | flours-and-starches | 127 g | 132 g | 0.528 | Spoon into cup and level with knife. | Page → |
| Pastry Flour | flours-and-starches | 122 g | 127 g | 0.507 | Spoon gently into measuring cup. | Page → |
| Granulated Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 203 g | 211 g | 0.845 | Pour directly into cup and level flat. | Page → |
| Packed Brown Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 223 g | 232 g | 0.930 | Pack firmly into measuring cup until level. | Page → |
| Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 183 g | 190 g | 0.761 | Spoon loosely into cup without pressing. | Page → |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) | sugars-and-sweeteners | 122 g | 127 g | 0.507 | Spoon into cup and level or sift first as recipe directs. | Page → |
| Raw Sugar (Turbinado) | sugars-and-sweeteners | 213 g | 222 g | 0.888 | Pour into cup and level. | Page → |
| Coconut Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 195 g | 203 g | 0.811 | Scoop into cup and level flat. | Page → |
| Butter (Softened / Sticks) | fats-and-oils | 230 g | 240 g | 0.960 | Press softened butter into cup or use stick markings (227g = 2 sticks = 1 cup). | Page → |
| Liquid Melted Butter | fats-and-oils | 221 g | 230 g | 0.921 | Pour liquid melted butter into liquid measuring cup. | Page → |
| Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) | fats-and-oils | 208 g | 217 g | 0.867 | Pack firmly into measuring cup to eliminate air pockets. | Page → |
| Coconut Oil (Solid/Liquid) | fats-and-oils | 219 g | 228 g | 0.913 | Pack solid oil or pour liquid oil into measuring cup. | Page → |
| Vegetable / Canola Oil | fats-and-oils | 221 g | 230 g | 0.921 | Pour into liquid measuring cup at eye level. | Page → |
| Olive Oil | fats-and-oils | 219 g | 228 g | 0.913 | Pour into liquid cup on flat surface. | Page → |
| Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned) | grains-and-rice | 91 g | 95 g | 0.380 | Scoop into cup and level gently. | Page → |
| Quick-Cooking Oats | grains-and-rice | 86 g | 90 g | 0.359 | Scoop into cup and level flat. | Page → |
| Uncooked White Rice | grains-and-rice | 188 g | 195 g | 0.782 | Scoop into cup and shake level. | Page → |
| Uncooked Brown Rice | grains-and-rice | 193 g | 201 g | 0.803 | Scoop into cup and level. | Page → |
| Uncooked Quinoa | grains-and-rice | 172 g | 180 g | 0.719 | Scoop into cup and level flat. | Page → |
| Yellow Cornmeal | grains-and-rice | 152 g | 159 g | 0.634 | Spoon into cup and level off. | Page → |
| Cornstarch (Corn Flour) | flours-and-starches | 114 g | 118 g | 0.473 | Spoon gently into cup and level knife flat. | Page → |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | chocolate-and-cocoa | 86 g | 90 g | 0.359 | Sift or spoon into cup gently. | Page → |
| Baking Soda | leavening-and-baking | 223 g | 232 g | 0.930 | Level measuring spoon or cup carefully. | Page → |
| Baking Powder | leavening-and-baking | 195 g | 203 g | 0.811 | Level spoon or cup with straight knife. | Page → |
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