¼ cup to Grams Conversion Guide
Master density conversion table for ¼ cup across 60+ baking ingredients, flour types, sugars, fats, and liquids.
Direct Answer
¼ cup converts to a different cup weight for every ingredient. For all-purpose flour it is 31.3g, for granulated sugar 50.0g, for butter 56.8g, and for water 59.3g.
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Master Ingredient Conversion Table for ¼ cup
Exact gram and ounce weights for ¼ cup across 60 essential baking ingredients, calculated using standard US customary cup baselines (236.588 ml).
| Ingredient | Category | Density (g/cup) | ¼ cup in Grams | ¼ cup in Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | flours and starches | 125g | 31.3g | 1.10 oz |
| Bread Flour | flours and starches | 130g | 32.5g | 1.15 oz |
| Cake Flour | flours and starches | 115g | 28.8g | 1.01 oz |
| Whole Wheat Flour | flours and starches | 120g | 30.0g | 1.06 oz |
| Almond Flour | flours and starches | 112g | 28.0g | 0.99 oz |
| Coconut Flour | flours and starches | 128g | 32.0g | 1.13 oz |
| Self-Rising Flour | flours and starches | 125g | 31.3g | 1.10 oz |
| Pastry Flour | flours and starches | 120g | 30.0g | 1.06 oz |
| Granulated Sugar | sugars and sweeteners | 200g | 50.0g | 1.76 oz |
| Packed Brown Sugar | sugars and sweeteners | 220g | 55.0g | 1.94 oz |
| Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar | sugars and sweeteners | 180g | 45.0g | 1.59 oz |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) | sugars and sweeteners | 120g | 30.0g | 1.06 oz |
| Raw Sugar (Turbinado) | sugars and sweeteners | 210g | 52.5g | 1.85 oz |
| Coconut Sugar | sugars and sweeteners | 192g | 48.0g | 1.69 oz |
| Butter (Softened / Sticks) | fats and oils | 227g | 56.8g | 2.00 oz |
| Liquid Melted Butter | fats and oils | 218g | 54.5g | 1.92 oz |
| Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) | fats and oils | 205g | 51.3g | 1.81 oz |
| Coconut Oil (Solid/Liquid) | fats and oils | 216g | 54.0g | 1.90 oz |
| Vegetable / Canola Oil | fats and oils | 218g | 54.5g | 1.92 oz |
| Olive Oil | fats and oils | 216g | 54.0g | 1.90 oz |
| Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned) | grains and rice | 90g | 22.5g | 0.79 oz |
| Quick-Cooking Oats | grains and rice | 85g | 21.3g | 0.75 oz |
| Uncooked White Rice | grains and rice | 185g | 46.3g | 1.63 oz |
| Uncooked Brown Rice | grains and rice | 190g | 47.5g | 1.68 oz |
| Uncooked Quinoa | grains and rice | 170g | 42.5g | 1.50 oz |
| Yellow Cornmeal | grains and rice | 150g | 37.5g | 1.32 oz |
| Cornstarch (Corn Flour) | flours and starches | 112g | 28.0g | 0.99 oz |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | chocolate and cocoa | 85g | 21.3g | 0.75 oz |
| Baking Soda | leavening and baking | 220g | 55.0g | 1.94 oz |
| Baking Powder | leavening and baking | 192g | 48.0g | 1.69 oz |
| Table Salt (Fine) | leavening and baking | 292g | 73.0g | 2.58 oz |
| Kosher Salt (Morton / Diamond Crystal) | leavening and baking | 180g | 45.0g | 1.59 oz |
| Honey | sugars and sweeteners | 340g | 85.0g | 3.00 oz |
| Pure Maple Syrup | sugars and sweeteners | 322g | 80.5g | 2.84 oz |
| Unsulfured Molasses | sugars and sweeteners | 336g | 84.0g | 2.96 oz |
| Whole Milk (3.25%) | dairy and eggs | 245g | 61.3g | 2.16 oz |
| Heavy Whipping Cream (36%) | dairy and eggs | 238g | 59.5g | 2.10 oz |
| Sour Cream | dairy and eggs | 242g | 60.5g | 2.13 oz |
| Greek Yogurt (Plain Whole Milk) | dairy and eggs | 245g | 61.3g | 2.16 oz |
| Cream Cheese (Block) | dairy and eggs | 225g | 56.3g | 1.98 oz |
| Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | chocolate and cocoa | 170g | 42.5g | 1.50 oz |
| Whole Almonds (Raw/Shelled) | nuts and seeds | 140g | 35.0g | 1.23 oz |
| Sliced Almonds | nuts and seeds | 100g | 25.0g | 0.88 oz |
| Walnut Halves & Pieces | nuts and seeds | 100g | 25.0g | 0.88 oz |
| Pecan Halves & Chopped | nuts and seeds | 110g | 27.5g | 0.97 oz |
| Shredded Coconut (Sweetened/Unsweetened) | nuts and seeds | 85g | 21.3g | 0.75 oz |
| Rye Flour | flours and starches | 102g | 25.5g | 0.90 oz |
| Spelt Flour | flours and starches | 100g | 25.0g | 0.88 oz |
| Oat Flour | flours and starches | 92g | 23.0g | 0.81 oz |
| Chickpea Flour (Besan) | flours and starches | 90g | 22.5g | 0.79 oz |
| Tapioca Starch | flours and starches | 120g | 30.0g | 1.06 oz |
| Arrowroot Powder | flours and starches | 120g | 30.0g | 1.06 oz |
| Brown Rice Flour | flours and starches | 160g | 40.0g | 1.41 oz |
| Teff Flour | flours and starches | 130g | 32.5g | 1.15 oz |
| Semolina | flours and starches | 167g | 41.8g | 1.47 oz |
| Polenta (Coarse) | grains and rice | 160g | 40.0g | 1.41 oz |
| Powdered Milk (Nonfat) | dairy and eggs | 68g | 17.0g | 0.60 oz |
| Condensed Milk (Sweetened) | dairy and eggs | 306g | 76.5g | 2.70 oz |
| Buttermilk | dairy and eggs | 245g | 61.3g | 2.16 oz |
| Cream of Tartar | leavening and baking | 150g | 37.5g | 1.32 oz |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is ¼ cup of all-purpose flour?
¼ cup of all-purpose flour weighs 31.3 grams when spooned and leveled into a US customary measuring cup (125g per cup density).
Why does ¼ cup weigh different amounts for different ingredients?
Volume measures space, while grams measure mass. Heavy, dense ingredients like granulated sugar weigh 50.0g per ¼ cup, whereas light, aerated ingredients like flour weigh only 31.3g per ¼ cup.
How many ounces is ¼ cup in dry weight?
In dry weight, ¼ cup of water equals 2.09 oz. For all-purpose flour, ¼ cup equals 1.10 oz.