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Baking unit conversions
To cost a recipe you need the amount used in the same unit the package is sold in. The calculator converts weights and volumes automatically, but converting volume to weight depends on the ingredient. Use this chart (US cup = 236.6 ml).
Cups to grams
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125 g | 62.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Bread flour | 127 g | 63.5 g | 7.9 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g | 100 g | 12.5 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 106.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 120 g | 60 g | 7.5 g |
| Butter | 227 g | 113.5 g | 14.2 g |
| Cocoa powder | 85 g | 42.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Rolled oats | 90 g | 45 g | 5.6 g |
| Milk | 240 g | 120 g | 15.0 g |
| Water | 236 g | 118 g | 14.8 g |
| Vegetable oil | 218 g | 109 g | 13.6 g |
| Honey | 340 g | 170 g | 21.2 g |
| Heavy cream | 238 g | 119 g | 14.9 g |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g | 85 g | 10.6 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 g | 92.5 g | 11.6 g |
Volume
- 1 teaspoon = 4.93 ml · 1 tablespoon = 3 tsp = 14.79 ml
- 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 236.6 ml · 1 US fl oz = 29.57 ml
- 1 litre = 4.23 cups · UK/metric cup = 250 ml · Australian tbsp = 20 ml
Weight
- 1 oz = 28.35 g · 1 lb = 16 oz = 453.6 g · 1 kg = 2.205 lb
- 1 stick of butter (US) = ½ cup = 113 g
- 1 large egg ≈ 50 g without shell
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FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of flour?
About 120–125 g of all-purpose flour when spooned and leveled.
How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?
About 200 g of granulated sugar.