How many grams is 1 cup of flour?

1 cup of all-purpose flour is approximately 120 grams. Bread flour is slightly heavier at 130g per cup, and cake flour is lighter at 114g per cup.

Why do grams per cup vary by ingredient?

Different ingredients have different densities. A cup of honey (340g) weighs nearly three times as much as a cup of flour (120g) because honey is much denser. This is why weighing in grams is more accurate than measuring by volume.

How many grams are in 1 cup of chocolate chips?

1 cup of chocolate chips is approximately 170 grams (about 6 ounces). Three-quarters of a cup is about 128 grams.

How do I convert grams to cups?

Divide the number of grams by the grams-per-cup value for that ingredient. For example, 240g of flour ÷ 120g/cup = 2 cups. Use our converter above for instant calculations.

Cups to Grams Converter

Convert cups to grams (and back) for 30+ common kitchen ingredients. Because a cup of flour and a cup of sugar don't weigh the same.

Whiskers says

Cups to grams varies by ingredient! 1 cup of flour = 120g, but 1 cup of sugar = 200g. Select your ingredient below for an accurate conversion.

⚖️ Cups ↔ Grams Converter

Ingredient

Amount

All-purpose flour

120g

1 cup = 120 grams (4.2 oz)

Conversion: 1 cup of all-purpose flour = 120g

All-purpose flour weighs 120g per cup. Pro tip: weighing ingredients in grams is always more accurate than measuring by cups — especially for baking where precision matters most.

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