Convert cups to grams (and grams back to cups) using ingredient-specific densities — the reason 1 cup of flour is not 1 cup of sugar by weight.
Convert cups to grams (and grams back to cups) using ingredient-specific densities — the reason 1 cup of flour is not 1 cup of sugar by weight.
| Ingredient | 1 cup | ½ cup | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125 g | 63 g | 8 g |
| Bread flour | 130 g | 65 g | 8 g |
| Granulated sugar | 200 g | 100 g | 12.5 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 g | 110 g | 14 g |
| Butter | 227 g | 113 g | 14 g |
| Honey | 340 g | 170 g | 21 g |
| Milk | 245 g | 122 g | 15 g |
| Cocoa powder | 86 g | 43 g | 5 g |
| Rolled oats | 90 g | 45 g | 6 g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 185 g | 93 g | 12 g |
About 125 grams per US cup when spooned and leveled. Scooping from the bag can pack closer to 140–150 g — weighing removes the guesswork.
Granulated white sugar is about 200 g per cup. Packed brown sugar is about 220 g. Powdered (icing) sugar is lighter at ~120 g per cup.
One US cup of butter is 227 g (2 sticks). Half a cup is 113 g (1 stick).
They use different density assumptions and packing methods. CookBank uses the same density table as the CookBank app (500+ ingredients) so web and app stay consistent.
Yes. Switch the unit to grams or ounces and the tool shows cups (and tablespoons when useful) for that ingredient.
No. A US cup is 236.588 ml; a metric cup is 250 ml. This tool uses US cup density values common in US recipes.
Yes — free in the browser, no account. Photo recipes, full libraries, and grocery sync live in the CookBank app.