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How to Convert Cups to Grams
Part 1: General Conversion Method
Converting cups to grams depends on the density of the substance. The general equation is:
Where:
- Conversion Factor = grams per cup (g/cup) of the specific ingredient
- Density is measured in g/ml and varies by substance
For water, there is approximately 236.59 g/cup, simplifying the equation to:
Part 2: Example Conversion Using Water
Let’s convert 2 cups of water to grams:
Therefore, 2 cups of water is approximately equal to 473.18 grams.
Note: This conversion is specific to water. Other substances will have different conversions due to varying densities. Always check the specific density of the substance you’re converting.
Cups Converted to Other Volume Measurements
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Fluid Ounces | Milliliters | Liters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 2 fl oz | 59 mL | 0.059 L |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 16 tsp | 2.67 fl oz | 79 mL | 0.079 L |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 4 fl oz | 118 mL | 0.118 L |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp | 32 tsp | 5.33 fl oz | 158 mL | 0.158 L |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 6 fl oz | 177 mL | 0.177 L |
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 8 fl oz | 237 mL | 0.237 L |
| 1 1/2 cups | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp | 12 fl oz | 355 mL | 0.355 L |
| 2 cups | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp | 16 fl oz | 473 mL | 0.473 L |
| 4 cups | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp | 32 fl oz | 946 mL | 0.946 L |
Note: Values are rounded for practical use. 1 cup is equivalent to 236.588 mL or 8 fl oz.
Units of Measurement
Converting between cups and grams isn’t as easy and straightforward as it seems. This is because each of these units measures a different kind of physical property of the ingredient. Cups measure the volume or space the ingredient takes up, whereas grams measure density or how tightly packed it is.
Since, the conversion between these two units differs depending on the ingredient’s density, this makes a general conversion for every situation not possible. As a result, for precise and accurate g-to-cup conversions, each ingredient’s density must be considered since a little bit of things like spices make a big difference.
What is a Cup Measurement?
A cup is a unit of measurement for volume commonly used in cooking and baking. A cup equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
The cup measurement was initially derived from the standard size of a drinking cup. There is also no abbreviation for cups.
What is a Gram?
A gram is a unit of measurement for mass in the Metric System and the International System of Units (SI). A gram is defined to be 1/1000th of a kilogram.
The abbreviation for a gram is “g.”
Common Cup to Gram Conversion Table
| Cups | Water (g) | Salt (g) | Sugar (g) | Baking Powder (g) | Flour (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29.6 | 36.5 | 25.0 | 28.8 | 15.6 |
| 1/4 | 59.1 | 73.0 | 50.0 | 57.5 | 31.3 |
| 1/3 | 78.8 | 97.3 | 66.7 | 76.7 | 41.7 |
| 1/2 | 118.3 | 146.0 | 100.0 | 115.0 | 62.5 |
| 2/3 | 157.7 | 194.7 | 133.3 | 153.3 | 83.3 |
| 3/4 | 177.4 | 219.0 | 150.0 | 172.5 | 93.8 |
| 1 | 236.6 | 292.0 | 200.0 | 230.0 | 125.0 |
| 1 1/4 | 295.7 | 365.0 | 250.0 | 287.5 | 156.3 |
| 1 1/2 | 354.9 | 438.0 | 300.0 | 345.0 | 187.5 |
| 1 3/4 | 414.0 | 511.0 | 350.0 | 402.5 | 218.8 |
| 2 | 473.2 | 584.0 | 400.0 | 460.0 | 250.0 |
| 2 1/4 | 532.3 | 657.0 | 450.0 | 517.5 | 281.3 |
| 2 1/2 | 591.5 | 730.0 | 500.0 | 575.0 | 312.5 |
| 2 3/4 | 650.6 | 803.0 | 550.0 | 632.5 | 343.8 |
| 3 | 709.8 | 876.0 | 600.0 | 690.0 | 375.0 |
| 3 1/4 | 768.9 | 949.0 | 650.0 | 747.5 | 406.3 |
| 3 1/2 | 828.1 | 1022.0 | 700.0 | 805.0 | 437.5 |
| 3 3/4 | 887.2 | 1095.0 | 750.0 | 862.5 | 468.8 |
| 4 | 946.4 | 1168.0 | 800.0 | 920.0 | 500.0 |