{"id":5930,"date":"2016-03-19T19:14:51","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T23:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/?page_id=5930"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:45:24","slug":"baking-conversions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baking-conversions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Baking Conversions Guide: Cups to Grams (With Charts, Calculators &amp; Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>If you are looking to convert baking recipes from cups to grams, use the tables of baking conversions below to guide you when converting ingredients like powdered sugar from cups to grams, flour from cups to grams, or butter from cups to grams<\/strong>. There's a little math involved, but it's worth it. Once you know <em>how to convert a recipe<\/em> from one unity of measure to another, you will be able to bake almost anything, regardless of where the recipe was developed or how the ingredients were measured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>TL;DR<\/strong>: <em>Quickly convert cups to grams and grams to cups with easy tools and expert-backed charts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"What does 1 cup of flour weigh? Or how many cups is 250 grams of flour? This guide to baking conversions will help you convert cups to weights and weights to cups.\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Measuring-cups-3.jpg\" alt=\"A measuring cup filled with flour.\" style=\"width:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In North America, most home bakers are used to using measuring cups to measure out ingredients for baking, whether dry ingredients or wet ingredients. In Europe and other parts of the world, it's more common to weigh ingredients and use a kitchen scale. To convert recipes from weights to volumes, or from metric units to imperial units, you will need to get comfortable with all the ways we express and abbreviate volumes. Get the <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baking-conversion-charts\/\">baking conversion charts<\/a> bundle to help you convert pans, ingredients, volumes, weights, temperatures, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%a5%84-common-measuring-units-in-baking-and-baking-abbreviations\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd44 Common Measuring Units in Baking And Baking Abbreviations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some recipe writers will spell out the units of measure in their recipe, as grams and ounces, for example, while others may abbreviate them to g and oz. Here's a rundown of the commonly used abbreviations for the units of measure used in baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volume units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In baking, volumes are usually expressed with the following units and abbreviations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>teaspoon is abbreviated to teaspoon or sometimes t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tablespoon is abbreviated to tablespoon or sometimes T<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cups aren't usually abbreviated but you may see them written as C or c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>millilitre is abbreviated to mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>litre is abbreviated to L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fluid ounces are abbreviated to fl oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic baking conversions to remember for volumes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While teaspoons and tablespoons are common in many countries, they aren't common everywhere. Furthermore, 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon can mean different volumes, depending on the location, though commonly, the conversions for volumes are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2.5 mL is \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 mL is 1 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 mL is 1 tablespoon (in most countries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 mL is 1 tablespoon (in Australia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 mL is \u00bc cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 mL is \u2153 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>125 mL is \u00bd cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>180 mL is \u00be cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160 mL is \u2154 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250 mL is 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 fl oz is 250 mL or 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32 fl oz is 1 L<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bakers express weights using the following units and abbreviations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ounces are abbreviated to oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>grams are abbreviated to g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kilograms are abbreviated to kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pounds are abbreviated to lb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversions for imperial to metric weights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb is equivalent to 16 oz or 454 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-\u00bc lb is equal to 1 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1000 g is equal to 1 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baking-conversion-charts\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-pin-description=\"Use these baking conversion charts to easily go from ingredient volumes to weights, swap baking pans, go from Celsius to Fahrenheit, and more!\" data-pin-title=\"Baking conversion charts\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-1024x538.jpeg\" alt=\"Baking conversion charts displayed on smart phones.\" class=\"wp-image-28717\" style=\"width:undefinedpx;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-1024x538.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-320x169.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-720x378.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-360x189.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-180x95.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF-150x79.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baking-conversion-chart-PDF.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"%e2%9a%96%ef%b8%8f-tools-for-measuring-baking-ingredients\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2696\ufe0f Tools For Measuring Baking Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that when you measure out dry ingredients, use cup measures designed for dry ingredients (like these on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Grips-Stainless-Measuring-Magnetic\/dp\/B00L9WJZW2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458428057&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=dry+measuring+cups&amp;refinements=p_89%3AOXO&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=03a58e0402bbc39768cd904262d34ac0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>), like flour, sugars, oats, etc. On the other hand, use a measuring cup designed for liquids (like this one on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pyrex-4-Piece-Glass-Measuring-Large\/dp\/B00M2JVTZ2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548344656&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=pyrex+measuring+cup&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=a1d2e6628af2af778a883bb5f14a43b6&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>) when you need to measure ingredients like milk, water, and anything that is fluid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both tools measure volumes, it's a lot easier to fill dry measuring cups with dry ingredients and level them by running the back of a knife across. And liquid measuring cups make filling, pouring, and walking around a lot less messy. No spills! Trust me! For nut butters, I use dry measuring cups. Use the tool that you are most comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For small quantities of ingredients, never weigh them unless you have a scale that can handle small weights of less than 10 grams. So for ingredients like <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/focus-on-baking-soda\/\" title=\"Baking soda in baking\">baking soda<\/a>, baking powder, and salt, use tablespoons and teaspoons, not your kitchen scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure, consult this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/measuring-ingredients-for-baking\/\">measuring baking ingredients<\/a> so you use the tools you have properly!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"853\" data-pin-description=\"Baking powder donuts are made from very simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry, like flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and milk. You can add spices like nutmeg, cloves, or ginger, and coat the fried donuts in cinnamon sugar to make sugar donuts\" data-pin-title=\"Easy baking powder donuts recipes\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for baking powder donuts include milk, flour, vanilla, eggs, and spices like ground ginger shown here\" class=\"wp-image-18424\" style=\"width:undefinedpx;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Ingredients-to-make-baking-powder-donuts-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are the tools you need to measure ingredients in your kitchen:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dry measuring cups:<\/strong> I like heavy duty stainless steel dry measuring cups that sit flat on the counter so that I can spoon ingredients into them easily without the risk of them tipping over. I recommend this OXO set of dry measuring cups from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Grips-Stainless-Measuring-Magnetic\/dp\/B00L9WJZW2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458428057&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=dry+measuring+cups&amp;refinements=p_89%3AOXO&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=03a58e0402bbc39768cd904262d34ac0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, which hold together with a magnet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set of measuring spoons:<\/strong> I own this stainless steel set that you can find on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Depot-Premium-Stainless-Measuring-Spoons\/dp\/B018F9YGRA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548344793&amp;sr=1-15&amp;keywords=stainless+measuring+spoon+set&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=3d94e191b91c23affa8513fbf3efbf73&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. The spoons fit in most jars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liquid measuring cups:<\/strong> I like this set of glass Pyrex measuring cups that you can find on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pyrex-4-Piece-Glass-Measuring-Large\/dp\/B00M2JVTZ2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548344656&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=pyrex+measuring+cup&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=a1d2e6628af2af778a883bb5f14a43b6&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. Ideally, you should have a 1 cup liquid measuring cup and a 2 cup liquid measuring cup. I also have a 4 cup measuring cup, which is more useful for cooking than baking (like if you have to measure large cups of stock or water for soups and stews). Oxo makes a set of neat liquid measuring cups that are easy to read from above. If you have trouble bending down to read a cup measurer, I highly recommend the Oxo measuring cups! You can also find them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Grips-3-Piece-Angled-Measuring\/dp\/B0000CCY1Y\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548963784&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=oxo+liquid+measuring+cup&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=73abe00cd5750633ea177976849acaeb&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kitchen scale:<\/strong> I have tried several brands but I love the Oxo kitchen scale the most. The OXO kitchen scale takes regular AA batteries, it can also be used to weigh by difference (with negative numbers!), it has a pull out display, and the stainless steel plate that you weigh on can be removed, making washing so much easier\u2014get the OXO kitchen scale on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Stainless-Pull-Out-Display-11-Pound\/dp\/B000WJMTNA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548344582&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=oxo+kitchen+scale&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=047c0e241cd0b776dd700e58f2974839&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. By the way, OXO has a new version of their popular kitchen scale on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Grips-Stainless-Pull-Out-Display\/dp\/B079D9B82W\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548345452&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=oxo+scale&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=06ffff33ed13f5da53c56fdcb54eb92d&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, but I haven't tried it yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technique is everything so make sure to read this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/measuring-ingredients-for-baking\/\">measuring ingredients for baking<\/a>, so that you use the best techniques.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find a list of baking conversions that I follow when I'm baking so you can easily convert from grams to cups, or the other way around. If you have to replace one ingredient with another in your recipes, make sure to consult this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/a-guide-to-baking-substitutions\/\">baking substitutions<\/a> to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%93%8a-baking-conversion-charts\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Baking Conversion Charts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to transition to baking with your kitchen scale by weight instead of with measuring cups, a baking ingredients conversion chart is an essential tool. I've put together an easy-to-use printable <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Ingredient conversion chart\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/ingredient-conversion-chart\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Baking Conversions Chart<\/a> with all the most common baking ingredients that you will need to bake most recipes, including the ones on this blog. The baking conversions chart includes cups, metric &amp; imperial measurements (grams &amp; ounces), and it's printable!<strong> <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Baking conversion charts bundle\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/baking-conversion-charts-bundle\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Buy the complete bundle of baking conversion charts<\/a> to convert ingredients, pans, temperatures, volumes, weights, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%a5%9b-converting-metric-volumes-ml-to-imperial-volumes-cups\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd5b Converting Metric Volumes (mL) to Imperial Volumes (Cups)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some websites set 1 cup as 236 mL (or 240 mL). Others set 1 cup as 230 mL. Personally, I set 1 cup to 250 mL (as most Canadians do). Also, I use American tablespoons and teaspoons to measure smaller amounts of ingredients. And 1 tablespoon (15 mL) is equivalent to 3 teaspoon (3 x 5 mL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conversions for cups to millilitres<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup = 250 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup = 190 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup = 170 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup = 125 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup = 80 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup = 60 mL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversions for US tablespoons &amp; teaspoons to millilitres<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tablespoon = 15 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon = 5 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be teaspoon = 3.75 mL (rounded to 4 mL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon = 2.5 mL (rounded to 3 mL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon = 1.25 mL (rounded to 1 mL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u215b teaspoon = 0.625 mL (rounded to &lt;1 mL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>\u2014I created a handy chart that you can download to save on your tablet for when you bake, or print it and keep it in your kitchen! Easily convert recipes from volumes to weights, cups to grams, and also convert other baking elements, like fluid ounces to millilitres, temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit, centimetres to inches, etc. <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Baking conversion charts bundle\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/baking-conversion-charts-bundle\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Buy the complete bundle<\/a> containing pdfs and tables to convert ingredients, pans, temperatures, volumes, weights, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%e2%86%94%ef%b8%8f-oil-and-butter-conversions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2194\ufe0f Oil And Butter Conversions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup-to-gram conversions for butter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a rule: 1 stick of butter is \u00bd cup and weighs 115 grams; 2 sticks of butter is 1 cup and weighs 230 grams. <\/strong>A pound of butter is 4 sticks of butter and weighs 450 grams. You should note that 1 stick of butter is also equivalent to 8 tablespoon of butter. Half a stick of butter is equivalent to \u00bc cup or 4 tablespoon of butter. Don't confuse the big pound block of butter with the smaller baking sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup butter weighs 230 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup&nbsp;butter weighs 173 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup&nbsp;butter weighs 153 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup&nbsp;butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;115 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup&nbsp;butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;77 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup&nbsp;butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;58 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup-to-gram conversions for oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion from volume to weight for oil is slightly different than butter. Oil has a lower density than butter. Therefore, <strong>1 cup oil weighs a little less than 1 cup of butter<\/strong>. In fact, <strong>1 cup of oil weighs 225 grams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup oil&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;225 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup&nbsp;oil&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;170 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup&nbsp;oil&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;150 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup&nbsp;oil&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;113 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup&nbsp;oil&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;75 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup&nbsp;oil&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;56 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%e2%86%94%ef%b8%8f-flour-conversions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2194\ufe0f Flour Conversions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The weight of 1 cup of flour varies according to the type of flour. It also varies greatly according to how you fill the measuring cup with flour. I measure flour using the spoon-into-cup method, as opposed to the scooping method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the<strong> spoon-into-cup method<\/strong>, you are spooning the flour into the dry measuring cup and <strong>1 cup of flour equals 125 grams<\/strong>, on average. You are not packing and compacting the flour into the cup measure. You are not tapping the measuring cup to pack the flour down so you can squeeze in more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the <strong>scooping method<\/strong>: if you take your measuring cup and drag it through a bag of flour to fill it, the flour is more compact in the measuring cup and therefore, <strong>1 cup of flour can weigh 140 grams<\/strong>, if not as much as 160 grams if you pack it into the measuring cup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spoon flour into your measuring cup, <strong>1 cup of flour is equivalent to 125 grams<\/strong>, on average. That's the way I fill a measuring cup and so that is the conversion I use on The Bake School. Here are some useful conversions of cups to grams of flour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup-to-gram conversions for all-purpose flour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule, if you fill your measuring cup by spooning in dry ingredients into the cup, then levelling the top, 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 cup all-purpose flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;125 grams<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup all-purpose flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;94 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup all-purpose flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;83 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup&nbsp;all-purpose flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;63 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup&nbsp;all-purpose flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;42 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup all-purpose flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;31 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOTE: The above conversions also apply to whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, bread flour, graham flour, and coconut flour,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup-to-gram conversions for cake flour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cake flour is lighter than all-purpose flour, and so, 1 cup of cake flour weighs 115 grams. For chestnut flour, 1 cup weighs 115 grams as well. This conversion also applies to chopped nuts: 1 cup of chopped nuts weighs 115 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 cup cake flour weighs&nbsp;115 grams<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup cake flour weighs&nbsp;86 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup\u00a0cake flour\u00a0weighs\u00a077 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup&nbsp;cake flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;58 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup&nbsp;cake flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;38 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup&nbsp;cake flour&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;29 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOTE: The above conversions also apply to chestnut flour and chopped nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"Learn the difference between the different types of sugar, from coarse white sugar used for finishing to superfine sugar, commonly used to make meringues, pavlovas, and even fruit preserves.\" data-pin-title=\"Types of sugar used in baking\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Types of sugar that you use in baking from coarse sugar to superfine sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-25986\" style=\"width:720px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Types-of-sugar-commonly-used-in-baking.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%e2%86%94%ef%b8%8f-sugar-conversions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2194\ufe0f Sugar Conversions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup-to-gram conversions for granulated sugar\u00a0&amp;\u00a0brown\u00a0sugar (<em>not packed<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that I do not pack my brown sugar into the cup measurer. I spoon the sugar into the measurer. As a rule, 1 cup of sugar weighs 200 grams. If you are measuring brown sugar and you pack the brown sugar tightly into the cup measure, 1 cup of brown sugar will weigh 220 grams, if not more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup granulated or brown sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;200 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup granulated or brown sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;150 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup granulated or brown sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;133 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup granulated or brown sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;100 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup granulated or brown sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;67 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup granulated or brown sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;50 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: 1 cup of <strong>packed brown sugar<\/strong> weighs 220 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup-to-gram conversions for icing sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I measure icing sugar (also known as powdered sugar) the same way I measure flour,&nbsp;using the spoon-into-cup method, as opposed to the scoop-into-cup method. This means that you are not packing and compacting sugar&nbsp;into the cup measure. Others may measure icing sugar&nbsp;differently, but this is how I measure mine. Generally, 1 cup of icing sugar weighs 125 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup icing sugar or powdered sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;125 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup icing sugar or powdered sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;94 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup icing sugar&nbsp;or powdered sugar&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;83 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup icing sugar&nbsp;or powdered sugar&nbsp;weighs 63 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup icing sugar or powdered sugar&nbsp;weighs 42 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup icing sugar&nbsp;or powdered sugar&nbsp;weighs 31 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for honey and maple syrup from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honey and maple syrup are quite dense, and therefore, 1 cup of honey or maple syrup usually weighs 340 grams (12 oz).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup honey or 1 cup maple syrup&nbsp;weighs&nbsp; 340 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup honey or \u00be cup maple syrup&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;255 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup&nbsp;honey or \u2154 cup maple syrup&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;227 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup&nbsp;honey or \u00bd cup maple syrup&nbsp;weighs 170 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup&nbsp;honey or \u2153 cup maple syrup&nbsp;weighs 113 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup&nbsp;honey or \u00bc cup maple syrup&nbsp;weighs 85 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Different types of chocolate (chocolate pistoles, chocolate chips, milk, white, and dark chocolate, cocoa nibs and cocoa powder) set on a white marble surface.\" class=\"wp-image-10892\" style=\"width:undefinedpx;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Types-of-chocolate-used-in-baking.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%e2%86%94%ef%b8%8f-conversions-for-chocolate\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2194\ufe0f Conversions For Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for cocoa powder from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I measure cocoa&nbsp;the same way I measure flour,&nbsp;using the spoon-into-cup method, as opposed to the scoop-into-cup method. This means that you are not packing and compacting cocoa&nbsp;into the cup measure. Others may measure&nbsp;cocoa powder&nbsp;differently, but this is how I measure mine. In this way, 1 cup of cocoa powder weighs 100 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup cocoa powder&nbsp;weighs&nbsp; 90 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup cocoa powder&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;68 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup cocoa powder&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;60 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup cocoa powder&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;45 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup cocoa powder&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;30 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup cocoa powder&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;23 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If you have a recipe with cocoa powder, but only have dark chocolate on hand, check out my guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/how-to-replace-cocoa-powder-with-dark-chocolate\/\">how to replace cocoa powder with dark chocolate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for chocolate pistoles (specifically Cacao Barry brand) and chopped chocolate from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The weight of chocolate per cup is entirely dependent on the shape and size of the pieces of chocolate. In general, 1 cup of chocolate weighs 175 grams. This obviously varies depending on if you have big chunks of chocolate or smaller chocolate chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup chocolate pistoles&nbsp;weighs 175 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup chocolate pistoles&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;131&nbsp;grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup chocolate pistoles&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;117 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup chocolate pistoles weighs 88&nbsp;grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup chocolate pistoles&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;58 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup chocolate pistoles&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;44&nbsp;grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"%e2%86%94%ef%b8%8f-conversions-for-nuts\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2194\ufe0f Conversions For Nuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While 1 cup of whole almonds weighs 140 grams and may vary depending on the type of nut you are weighing, 1 cup of chopped nuts weighs 115 grams, and 1 cup of ground nuts usually weighs 120 grams. For nut butters, generally 1 cup of nut butter weighs 255 grams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for whole nuts (varies according to the nut measured) from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup of whole nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;140 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup of whole nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;105 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup of whole nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;93 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup of whole nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;70 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup of whole nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;47 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup of whole nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;35 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for chopped nuts from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup of chopped nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;115 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup of&nbsp;chopped&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;87 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup of&nbsp;chopped&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;77 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup of&nbsp; chopped nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;58 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup of&nbsp;chopped&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;38 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup of&nbsp;chopped&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;29 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for ground nuts from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup of ground nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;120 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup of ground nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;90 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup of ground nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;80 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup of ground nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;60 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup of ground nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;40 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup of ground nuts&nbsp;weighs&nbsp; 30 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for nut butters (like peanut butter, almond butter, tahini, etc.) from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup of nut butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;250 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup of nut butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;188 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup of&nbsp;nut butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;167 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup of&nbsp;nut butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;125 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup of&nbsp;nut butters&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;83 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup of&nbsp;nut butter&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;63 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"%e2%86%94%ef%b8%8f-conversions-for-oats\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2194\ufe0f Conversions For Oats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For rolled oats or large flake oats, as a rule, 1 cup of oats weighs 80 grams. If the measuring cup is packed tightly, 1 cup of oats could weigh 100 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking conversions for rolled oats from cups to grams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Convert rolled oats from cups to grams<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup of rolled oats&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;90 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup of&nbsp;rolled oats&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;60 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup of&nbsp;rolled oats&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;50 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup of&nbsp;rolled oats&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;40 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup of&nbsp;rolled oats&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;25 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup of&nbsp;rolled oats&nbsp;weighs&nbsp;20 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"What does 1 cup of flour weigh? Or how many cups is 250 grams of flour? This guide to baking conversions will help you convert cups to grams and grams to cups.\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Measuring-cups-2.jpg\" alt=\"A liquid measuring cup, a tablespoon, and a 1 cup dry measuring cup.\" style=\"width:undefinedpx;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%a7%ae-tables-of-common-baking-conversions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddee Tables of Common Baking Conversions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n  <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 500px;\">\n    <caption style=\"caption-side: top; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px;\">\n      Baking Volume Conversions: Imperial \u2194 Metric \u2194 Imperial\n    <\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Cups<\/th>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Milliliters (mL)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Fluid Ounces (fl oz)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Tablespoons (tbsp)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 cup (USA)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">240 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">8 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">16 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 cup (CANADA)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">250 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">8.5 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">16.7 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u00be cup<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">188 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">6.3 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">12 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u2154 cup<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">167 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">5.6 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">10.5 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u00bd cup<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">4.2 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">8 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u2153 cup<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">83 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">2.8 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">5.3 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u00bc cup<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">63 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">2.1 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">4 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u215b cup<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">30 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">2 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 tablespoon (USA + Canada)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">15 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.5 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 tablespoon (AUS)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">20 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.7 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 tsp<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">5 ml<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.17 fl oz<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n  <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 600px;\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: top; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px;\">\n    Common Baking Ingredient Conversions\n  <\/caption>\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Ingredient<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 Cup (grams)<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 tablespoon (grams)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">All-purpose flour<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">7.5 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Cake flour<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">115 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">7.1 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Bread flour<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">7.5 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Granulated sugar<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">200 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">12.5 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Brown sugar (packed)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">220 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">13.8 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Powdered sugar<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">7.5 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Cocoa powder (unsweetened)<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">90 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">5.3 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Chocolate chips<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">175 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">10.5 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Butter<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">230 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">14 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Milk<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">250 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">15 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Honey or maple syrup<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">340 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">20.3 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Sour cream<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">240 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">15 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Greek yogurt<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">245 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">15.3 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Whole nuts<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">140 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">8.4 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Chopped nuts<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">115 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">7.1 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Ground nuts<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">7.5 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Nut butter<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">250 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">15 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Rolled oats<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">90 g<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">5.4 g<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n  <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 500px;\">\n    <caption style=\"caption-side: top; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px;\">\n      Ingredient Density Table (grams per milliliter)\n    <\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Ingredient<\/th>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1 Cup (g)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Density (g\/mL)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">All-purpose flour<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.52<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Cake flour<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">115<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.48<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Bread flour<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.52<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Granulated sugar<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">200<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.83<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Brown sugar (packed)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">220<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.92<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Powdered sugar<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.52<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Cocoa powder (unsweetened)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">90<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.38<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Chocolate chips<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">175<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.73<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Butter<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">230<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.96<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Milk<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">250<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1.04<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Honey<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">340<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1.42<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Sour cream<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">240<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1.00<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Greek yogurt<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">245<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1.02<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Whole nuts<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">140<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.58<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Chopped nuts<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">115<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.48<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Ground nuts<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">125<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.52<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Nut butter<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">250<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">1.04<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Rolled oats<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">90<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">0.38<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%94%a2-interactive-baking-ingredient-conversion-calculators\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd22 Interactive Baking Ingredient Conversion Calculators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If math and converting aren't your forte, here are two <strong>baking ingredient conversion calculators<\/strong> to help you convert from cups to grams and grams to cups!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Baking Conversion Calculators - Side by Side Wrapper -->\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center;\">\n\n  <!-- Cup to Gram Converter -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; max-width: 400px; margin: 0; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Cup to Gram Converter<\/h3>\n<p>Use this basic calculator to convert your baking ingredients from cups to grams:<\/p>\n    <label for=\"ingredient-cup\">Select an Ingredient<\/label><br>\n    <select id=\"ingredient-cup\" style=\"width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 8px;\">\n      <option value=\"125\">All-purpose flour<\/option>\n      <option value=\"115\">Cake flour<\/option>\n      <option value=\"90\">Rolled Oats<\/option>\n      <option value=\"200\">Granulated sugar<\/option>\n      <option value=\"220\">Brown sugar (packed)<\/option>\n      <option value=\"125\">Powdered sugar<\/option>\n      <option value=\"90\">Cocoa powder<\/option>\n      <option value=\"175\">Chocolate Chips<\/option>\n      <option value=\"230\">Butter<\/option>\n      <option value=\"250\">Milk<\/option>\n      <option value=\"340\">Honey or Maple Syrup<\/option>\n      <option value=\"250\">Peanut Butter<\/option>\n      <option value=\"140\">Whole Nuts<\/option>\n    <\/select>\n\n    <label for=\"cups\">Enter Quantity in Cups:<\/label><br>\n    <input type=\"number\" id=\"cups\" value=\"1\" step=\"0.01\" style=\"width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 8px;\"><br>\n\n    <button onclick=\"convertToGrams()\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9ba11; border: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold;\">Convert to Grams<\/button>\n\n    <p id=\"result-cup\" style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-weight: bold;\"><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Gram to Cup Converter -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; max-width: 400px; margin: 0; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Gram to Cup Converter<\/h3>\n<p>Use this basic calculator to convert your baking ingredients from grams to cups:<\/p>\n    <label for=\"ingredient-gram\">Select an Ingredient<\/label><br>\n    <select id=\"ingredient-gram\" style=\"width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 8px;\">\n      <option value=\"125\">All-purpose flour<\/option>\n      <option value=\"115\">Cake flour<\/option>\n      <option value=\"90\">Rolled Oats<\/option>\n      <option value=\"200\">Granulated sugar<\/option>\n      <option value=\"220\">Brown sugar (packed)<\/option>\n      <option value=\"125\">Powdered sugar<\/option>\n      <option value=\"90\">Cocoa powder<\/option>\n      <option value=\"175\">Chocolate Chips<\/option>\n      <option value=\"230\">Butter<\/option>\n      <option value=\"250\">Milk<\/option>\n      <option value=\"340\">Honey or Maple Syrup<\/option>\n      <option value=\"250\">Peanut Butter<\/option>\n      <option value=\"140\">Whole Nuts<\/option>\n    <\/select>\n\n    <label for=\"grams\">Enter Quantity in Grams:<\/label><br>\n    <input type=\"number\" id=\"grams\" value=\"125\" step=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 8px;\"><br>\n\n    <button onclick=\"convertToCups()\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 10px; background-color: #30a8a8; border: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold;\">Convert to Cups<\/button>\n\n    <p id=\"result-gram\" style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-weight: bold;\"><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Optional: prevent ad blocks from injecting between calculators *\/\n  .ad-container, .ad-slot {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n    window.convertToGrams = function () {\n      var cups = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"cups\").value);\n      var gramsPerCup = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"ingredient-cup\").value);\n      if (!isNaN(cups) && !isNaN(gramsPerCup)) {\n        var totalGrams = cups * gramsPerCup;\n        document.getElementById(\"result-cup\").innerText = `${cups} cup(s) = ${totalGrams.toFixed(1)} grams`;\n      } else {\n        document.getElementById(\"result-cup\").innerText = \"Please enter a valid number of cups.\";\n      }\n    };\n\n    window.convertToCups = function () {\n      var grams = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"grams\").value);\n      var gramsPerCup = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"ingredient-gram\").value);\n      if (!isNaN(grams) && !isNaN(gramsPerCup) && gramsPerCup > 0) {\n        var totalCups = grams \/ gramsPerCup;\n        document.getElementById(\"result-gram\").innerText = `${grams} grams = ${totalCups.toFixed(2)} cup(s)`;\n      } else {\n        document.getElementById(\"result-gram\").innerText = \"Please enter a valid number of grams.\";\n      }\n    };\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%e2%81%89%ef%b8%8f-baking-conversion-faqs\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2049\ufe0f Baking Conversion FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747678769942\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does 1 cup weigh?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\"How much does 1 cup weigh?\" is a question that I get asked a lot, but it's a question that is too vague to answer without more details: the weight of 1 cup of anything is dependent on the density of the ingredient you are measuring. So 1 cup of all-purpose flour does not weigh the same thing as 1 cup of chocolate or 1 cup of skim milk, for example. The volume of 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of milk is the same. Yes. But the weight of 1 cup of these ingredients is not. If you are wondering how to convert from volumes to weights, or vice versa, keep reading or sign up to download this <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baking-conversion-charts\/\">baking conversions chart pdf<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747687371564\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I weigh out a volume on a kitchen scale?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Please don't use the mL or volume button on your kitchen scale (if it has one) to measure a volume. Yes, you can weigh a volume, but the button on your kitchen scale assumes that you are weighing out water, which has a density of 1 gram per millilitre. For example, most oils have a density of 0.9 g per mL, so if you use the mL button on your kitchen scale to measure a volume, it will do so incorrectly, and this may lead to problems in your recipe. If you need to measure a volume, use liquid measuring cups (like this set on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pyrex-4-Piece-Glass-Measuring-Large\/dp\/B00M2JVTZ2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=23CR9TN3H6AQ4&amp;keywords=pyrex+liquid+measuring+cups&amp;qid=1581812851&amp;sprefix=liquid+pyrex+meas,aps,169&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=c973f51e789d3270b18d63de4508ef20&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747763007924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why does 1 cup of flour convert to different amounts?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some bakers claim 1 cup of flour weighs 140 grams, others say it weighs 125 grams. The method for filling the measuring cup accounts for the difference in weight. If you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it, your cup will likely contain 120\u2013125 grams of flour. If you drag the cup through the container of flour, compacting it before levelling it, that cup of flour will weigh between 140 and 160 grams.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%93%96-more-useful-baking-101-info\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd6 More Useful Baking 101 Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever have trouble with baking terminology, I've also written out a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baking-vocabulary\/\">baking vocabulary<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/dictionary-french-baking-terms\/\">French pastry terms<\/a> that you might find useful. There's also a complete list of <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baking-abbreviations\/\">baking abbreviations<\/a> in case you need it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to convert baking recipes from cups to grams, use the tables of baking conversions below to guide you when converting ingredients like powdered sugar from cups to grams, flour from cups to grams, or butter from cups to grams. There's a little math involved, but it's worth it. 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