Grams to Cups Converter [Cooking Calculator + Charts]

Quick Answer

How many grams are in a cup?

There are 250 grams in 1 cup according to the metric system.

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How to convert grams to cups

Convert grams to cups by dividing the weight of the ingredient in grams by 237 times the density of the ingredient. Check out the example below to see how the formula for the conversion works.

How to convert cups to grams

Convert cups to grams by multiplying the weight of the ingredient in cups by 237 times the density of the ingredient. Check out the example below to see how the formula for the conversion works.

How to calculate ingredient density

You can find the ingredient density by dividing the mass of the object by the volume. While this may sound like a lengthy process, you can use an ingredient weight chart that lists out the numbers you may need to convert grams to cups.

How many grams are in a cup?

According to the metric system, there are 250 grams in 1 cup. However, it may vary depending on the type of ingredient you’re putting in your measuring cup — you’ll need to find the density of your ingredients if you’re looking for the proper conversion factor.

Butter conversion chart

Butter is one of those ingredients you will most likely need to convert from grams to cups when baking. Check out this butter conversion chart to estimate how many cups you’ll need.

Flour conversion chart

Flour is an ingredient that can alter the texture of any recipe if you add too much or too little. Reference this flour conversion chart to calculate how many grams of flour are in a cup. Keep in mind that the exact conversion will vary depending on the type of flour you use.

Sugar conversion chart

Did you know that white sugar and brown sugar have different densities? Check out these grams to cups estimates for granulated white sugar and packed brown sugar.

Brown sugar

White sugar

Liquid sweetener conversion chart

Use this conversion chart to find out how to convert your syrup, honey and molasses for more accurate measurements.

Rice conversion chart

Brown rice and white rice have different ingredient densities. Use these charts to easily convert grams to cups.

Brown rice

White rice

Baking printable

Following a recipe takes a certain level of precision. Check out our baking printable below to convert common ingredients with ease.

Additional baking and cooking resources

Check out these additional baking and cooking resources to smooth out the process.

• Cooking measurement conversion
• Cooking time calculator
• Grams to mL
• Oil to butter conversion
• Oven temperature conversion chart
• Serving size calculator

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