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Cups to Grams: All-Purpose Flour Conversion Calculator | MiniCalci

Convert all-purpose flour from cups to grams and grams to cups. 1 cup of flour equals 120g (4.23 oz). Free conversion table & tips.

Density varies by ingredient, so grams per cup is different for each

Decimal cups are fine, e.g. 0.5 or 1.33

All-Purpose Flour Cups to Grams Conversion

Converting all-purpose flour between US cups, grams, and ounces requires knowing its specific ingredient density. Unlike water (where 1 cup = 236.6g), dry and baking ingredients vary widely.

Key Flour Measurement Rule

1 standard US Cup of All-Purpose Flour = 120 grams (4.23 oz)
1 Tablespoon = 7.5 grams

Flour Conversion Chart (Cups to Grams & Ounces)

Use this quick-reference table for common recipe fractions of all-purpose flour:

Volume (US Cups) Weight (Grams) Weight (Ounces)
1/8 cup (2 tbsp) 15 g 0.53 oz
1/4 cup (4 tbsp) 30 g 1.06 oz
1/3 cup 40 g 1.41 oz
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) 60 g 2.12 oz
2/3 cup 80 g 2.82 oz
3/4 cup (12 tbsp) 90 g 3.17 oz
1 cup (16 tbsp) 120 g 4.23 oz
1 1/4 cups 150 g 5.29 oz
1 1/2 cups 180 g 6.35 oz
1 3/4 cups 210 g 7.41 oz
2 cups 240 g 8.47 oz
2 1/2 cups 300 g 10.58 oz
3 cups 360 g 12.7 oz

Reverse Conversion: Grams to Cups (Flour)

If you are following a recipe written in metric grams but only have cup measuring sets:

Weight (Grams) Equivalent Cups Approximate Kitchen Measure
25 g 0.21 cups 0.21 cups
50 g 0.42 cups 0.42 cups
75 g 0.63 cups 0.63 cups
100 g 0.83 cups 0.83 cups
125 g 1.04 cups 1 level cup
150 g 1.25 cups 1.25 cups
200 g 1.67 cups 1.67 cups
250 g 2.08 cups 2.08 cups
300 g 2.50 cups 2.50 cups
400 g 3.33 cups 3.33 cups
500 g 4.17 cups 4.17 cups

How to Correctly Measure Flour

Never scoop flour directly from the bag with your measuring cup — this compacts the flour and can add up to 25-30% extra weight (up to 150g per cup), resulting in dry, dense baked goods. Instead, fluff the flour with a fork, spoon it gently into the cup, and sweep the excess off level with the back of a butter knife.

Culinary Notes & Baker's Tips

For bread flour, 1 cup is slightly denser at ~127g. For cake flour, 1 cup is lighter at ~114g. If a European or UK recipe calls for "plain flour," 120g per cup is the standard conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of all-purpose flour?
1 standard US cup of all-purpose flour equals 120 grams (or 4.23 ounces) using the recommended spoon-and-level technique. If scooped directly from the bag, it can weigh as much as 140–150 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of flour?
100 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 0.83 cups (or roughly 3/4 cup plus 1 generous tablespoon).
How many grams in 1/2 cup of flour?
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 60 grams (2.12 oz).
Why do baking recipes prefer grams over cups for flour?
Flour settles easily in transit and storage. Volume measurements like cups can vary by 20–30% depending on how hard the cup is packed, whereas a kitchen scale measuring grams guarantees consistent baking results every time.

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How this is calculated: This tool uses standard, well-established formulas for cooking & kitchen calculations. Results are estimates for informational and planning purposes — always double-check figures for anything with real-world consequences (e.g. ordering materials or submitting grades).