Baking Ingredient Density Master Database
Search and compare densities (g/US cup, g/Metric cup, g/cm³) for over 36 culinary staples.
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| Ingredient | Category | US Cup (236.6ml) | Metric Cup (250ml) | Density (g/cm³) | Measuring Advice | Convert |
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| 🌾All-Purpose Flour | flours | 125 g | 132.3 g | 0.528 | Spoon into the measuring cup lightly and level off with a straight edge. Do not scoop directly from the bag to avoid packing. | Page → |
| 🍬Granulated White Sugar | sugars | 200 g | 211.3 g | 0.845 | Scoop or pour granulated sugar into the cup and level off smoothly. Granulated sugar does not compress significantly. | Page → |
| 🧈Unsalted Butter | fats | 227 g | 240 g | 0.959 | Use stick markings (1 stick = 1/2 cup = 113.5g = 8 tbsp) or weigh softened/melted butter. | Page → |
| 🥣Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) | grains | 90 g | 95.1 g | 0.38 | Scoop oats gently without pressing down. | Page → |
| 🍚White Rice (Uncooked) | grains | 185 g | 195.5 g | 0.782 | Level off uncooked dry rice in a dry measuring cup. | Page → |
| 🍯Pure Honey | sugars | 340 g | 359.3 g | 1.437 | Coat the liquid measuring cup with light oil before pouring honey for easy release. | Page → |
| 🥛Whole Milk | dairy | 245 g | 258.9 g | 1.035 | Use a clear liquid measuring cup at eye level. | Page → |
| 🛢️Vegetable / Canola Oil | fats | 218 g | 230.3 g | 0.921 | Measure in a liquid measuring cup placed on a level counter. | Page → |
| 🍫Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | flours | 85 g | 89.8 g | 0.359 | Sift before measuring if clumped, then spoon lightly into cup. | Page → |
| 🧂Fine Sea Salt | leavening | 288 g | 304.3 g | 1.217 | Note: Fine salt weighs significantly more per volume than coarse Kosher salt. | Page → |
| 🧪Baking Soda | leavening | 288 g | 304.3 g | 1.217 | Break up any lumps before measuring with standard measuring spoons. | Page → |
| 🧁Baking Powder | leavening | 230 g | 243 g | 0.972 | Level off measuring spoons against the rim of the baking powder tin. | Page → |
| 🌽Cornstarch | flours | 128 g | 135.2 g | 0.541 | Spoon into measuring cup and level off gently. | Page → |
| 🧀Cream Cheese (Softened) | dairy | 225 g | 237.8 g | 0.951 | Press firmly into cup to avoid air pockets, then level off. | Page → |
| 🍁Pure Maple Syrup | sugars | 322 g | 340.2 g | 1.361 | Measure liquid syrup at eye level in a clear cup. | Page → |
| 🥜Creamy Peanut Butter | fats | 258 g | 272.6 g | 1.09 | Pack into dry measuring cup tightly to push out air gaps. | Page → |
| 🌰Blanched Almond Flour | flours | 96 g | 101.5 g | 0.406 | Lightly fluff almond flour before spooning into the measuring cup. | Page → |
| 🥥Coconut Flour | flours | 112 g | 118.4 g | 0.473 | Spoon into measuring cup. Coconut flour is highly absorbent. | Page → |
| 🍞Bread Flour | flours | 127 g | 134.2 g | 0.537 | Spoon and level bread flour to maintain high protein ratio balance. | Page → |
| 🍰Cake Flour | flours | 114 g | 120.5 g | 0.482 | Sift cake flour before spooning for ultra-delicate sponge textures. | Page → |
| 🌾Whole Wheat Flour | flours | 120 g | 126.8 g | 0.507 | Stir whole wheat flour first to loosen bran particles, then spoon. | Page → |
| 🍪Packed Brown Sugar | sugars | 220 g | 232.5 g | 0.93 | Pack firmly into measuring cup so it holds the cup shape when inverted. | Page → |
| 🧁Powdered Sugar (Confectioners') | sugars | 120 g | 126.8 g | 0.507 | Sift if clumpy, spoon gently into cup and level. | Page → |
| 🍫Semisweet Chocolate Chips | sugars | 170 g | 179.6 g | 0.718 | Fill cup to the top rim without pressing down. | Page → |
| 🌰Whole Almonds | nuts-seeds | 142 g | 150 g | 0.6 | Whole nuts leave air gaps. Weighing is strongly recommended. | Page → |
| 🥜Walnut Halves / Chopped | nuts-seeds | 120 g | 126.8 g | 0.507 | Chopped walnuts weigh approx 120g per cup. | Page → |
| 🥥Unsweetened Shredded Coconut | nuts-seeds | 80 g | 84.5 g | 0.338 | Lightly pack into measuring cup. | Page → |
| 🥛Heavy Cream (36% Fat) | dairy | 238 g | 251.5 g | 1.006 | Pour into liquid measuring cup. | Page → |
| 🍧Sour Cream | dairy | 242 g | 255.7 g | 1.023 | Spoon into dry measuring cup and level top. | Page → |
| 🍦Plain Greek Yogurt | dairy | 245 g | 258.9 g | 1.035 | Smooth out in dry cup to eliminate air pockets. | Page → |
| 🍎Unsweetened Applesauce | liquids | 255 g | 269.5 g | 1.078 | Level top off smoothly in a measuring cup. | Page → |
| 🍌Mashed Ripe Banana | liquids | 225 g | 237.8 g | 0.951 | Mash thoroughly before measuring in cup. | Page → |
| 🎃Canned Pumpkin Puree | liquids | 245 g | 258.9 g | 1.035 | Spoon into dry measuring cup and level. | Page → |
| 🌾Brown Rice (Uncooked) | grains | 190 g | 200.8 g | 0.803 | Level dry brown rice granules. | Page → |
| 🌾Raw Quinoa | grains | 170 g | 179.6 g | 0.718 | Level dry quinoa seeds in measuring cup. | Page → |
| 💧Pure Water | liquids | 236.59 g | 250 g | 1 | Read liquid level at the bottom of the meniscus at eye level. | Page → |
| 🌾Rye Flour | flours | 102 g | 107.8 g | 0.431 | Spoon into measuring cup and level with straight edge. | Page → |
| 🌾Spelt Flour | flours | 100 g | 105.7 g | 0.423 | Spoon into measuring cup without packing. | Page → |
| 🌾Oat Flour | flours | 92 g | 97.2 g | 0.389 | Spoon into cup and level gently. | Page → |
| 🫘Chickpea Flour (Besan) | flours | 90 g | 95.1 g | 0.38 | Spoon into cup and level off gently. | Page → |
| 🌿Tapioca Starch | flours | 120 g | 126.8 g | 0.507 | Spoon into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🌿Arrowroot Powder | flours | 120 g | 126.8 g | 0.507 | Spoon into cup and level with knife. | Page → |
| 🍚Brown Rice Flour | flours | 160 g | 169 g | 0.676 | Spoon into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🌾Teff Flour | flours | 130 g | 137.4 g | 0.549 | Spoon into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🍝Semolina | flours | 167 g | 176.4 g | 0.706 | Scoop into cup and level with knife. | Page → |
| 🌽Polenta (Coarse) | grains | 160 g | 169 g | 0.676 | Scoop into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🥛Powdered Milk (Nonfat) | dairy | 68 g | 71.9 g | 0.287 | Spoon into cup and level off gently. | Page → |
| 🥛Sweetened Condensed Milk | dairy | 306 g | 323.3 g | 1.293 | Pour into liquid measuring cup. | Page → |
| 🥛Buttermilk | dairy | 245 g | 258.9 g | 1.035 | Pour into liquid measuring cup at eye level. | Page → |
| 🧪Cream of Tartar | leavening | 150 g | 158.5 g | 0.634 | Level measuring spoon or cup carefully. | Page → |
| 🧪Active Dry Yeast | leavening | 150 g | 158.5 g | 0.634 | Level measuring spoon or cup carefully. | Page → |
| 🧪Instant Yeast | leavening | 135 g | 142.6 g | 0.571 | Level measuring spoon or cup carefully. | Page → |
| 🫘Dry Lentils | grains | 192 g | 202.9 g | 0.812 | Scoop into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🫘Dry Chickpeas | grains | 200 g | 211.3 g | 0.845 | Scoop into cup and shake level. | Page → |
| 🌱Chia Seeds | nuts-seeds | 160 g | 169 g | 0.676 | Scoop into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🌱Flax Seeds (Whole) | nuts-seeds | 149 g | 157.4 g | 0.63 | Scoop into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🌱Sesame Seeds | nuts-seeds | 145 g | 153.2 g | 0.613 | Scoop into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🌻Sunflower Seeds (Shelled) | nuts-seeds | 128 g | 135.2 g | 0.541 | Scoop into cup and level off. | Page → |
| 🎃Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) | nuts-seeds | 113 g | 119.4 g | 0.478 | Scoop into cup and level off gently. | Page → |