Grams of Flour to Cups Converter
This page converts grams of all-purpose flour into cups, handy when a recipe is written in metric weights but you only own measuring cups. About 125 g of all-purpose flour fills one cup, so you divide the weight by 125. Weighing is more accurate than scooping, so use these numbers as a guide.
How to convert grams to cups of flour
Divide the grams by 125. For example 180 g of all-purpose flour is 180 ÷ 125 = 1.44 cups. To go the other way, multiply cups by 125: 1.44 × 125 = 180 g.
Grams to cups of flour chart
| Grams (g) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.08 cup |
| 25 g | 0.2 cup |
| 50 g | 0.4 cup |
| 75 g | 0.6 cup |
| 100 g | 0.8 cup |
| 125 g | 1 cup |
| 150 g | 1.2 cup |
| 175 g | 1.4 cup |
| 200 g | 1.6 cup |
| 225 g | 1.8 cup |
| 250 g | 2 cup |
| 300 g | 2.4 cup |
| 350 g | 2.8 cup |
| 400 g | 3.2 cup |
| 500 g | 4 cup |
| 600 g | 4.8 cup |
| 750 g | 6 cup |
| 1,000 g | 8 cup |
Cups of flour to grams (reverse)
| Cups (cup) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 15.625 g |
| 1/4 cup | 31.25 g |
| 1/3 cup | 41.66667 g |
| 3/8 cup | 46.875 g |
| 1/2 cup | 62.5 g |
| 2/3 cup | 83.33333 g |
| 3/4 cup | 93.75 g |
| 1 cup | 125 g |
| 1 1/2 cup | 187.5 g |
| 2 cup | 250 g |
| 2 1/2 cup | 312.5 g |
| 3 cup | 375 g |
| 4 cup | 500 g |
| 5 cup | 625 g |
| 6 cup | 750 g |
| 8 cup | 1,000 g |
| 10 cup | 1,250 g |
How much does a cup really weigh?
Density is the reason there is no single answer: a cup is a measure of space, not weight, so its weight depends on the ingredient. Flour compacts when scooped, so one cup can weigh anywhere from 120 g (spooned and leveled) to 150 g (scooped straight from the bag). Many American baking sites use 120 to 125 g. The figure of 125 g per cup used here is a common baking reference value; your own flour, humidity and scooping habit can move it a few percent either way.
Measure by spooning the ingredient lightly into the cup and leveling the top with a knife; never press it down unless the recipe says "packed". Scooping straight from the bag compacts dry ingredients and can add 20% or more. A digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork entirely, and it also means fewer dishes to wash.
Grams to cups of flour FAQ
How many grams are in one cup of all-purpose flour?
One US cup of all-purpose flour weighs about 125 g. That is a typical reference value, not an exact constant, because the weight changes with how the ingredient is packed.
What is the quickest way to convert cups of all-purpose flour and grams in my head?
Divide by roughly 120: 180 g becomes about 1.5 cups, compared with the exact 1.44 cups.
Why do recipes disagree about the weight of a cup of all-purpose flour?
Brands, sifting and scooping style change how much fits in the cup. Flour compacts when scooped, so one cup can weigh anywhere from 120 g (spooned and leveled) to 150 g (scooped straight from the bag). Many American baking sites use 120 to 125 g.
Should I weigh all-purpose flour instead of using cups?
Yes, if you can. Weight is repeatable, so a recipe that calls for 250 g of all-purpose flour will give the same result every time, while two cups can differ by 10 to 20% from one person to the next.