Why do different ingredients have different conversions?

The more dense the ingredient, the heavier a cup weighs. Sugar packs tighter than flour, so gram-to-cup conversions vary.

Can I enter my own grams-per-cup number?

Pick the preset closest to your ingredient. Custom density support is planned, but you can also weigh one cup and divide grams ÷ cups to get your own factor.

Is this US or metric?

US cups and tablespoons. Metric cups are 250 mL and will differ slightly.

How accurate is this for baking?

It’s a close estimate. For best results, weigh ingredients, especially for bread or pastry where hydration matters.

Why are my cup results different from a cookbook?

Different sources pack ingredients differently. Use the preset density closest to the source or stick to weights for consistency.

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Grams to Cups Converter

Translate ingredient weights to cup and tablespoon equivalents for common baking staples.

Results

Cups: 2.00
Tablespoons: 32.00

How to use this calculator

Enter grams for your ingredient.
Select the ingredient preset to apply the right grams-per-cup density.
See cups and tablespoon equivalents instantly.

Inputs explained

Grams: Weight of the ingredient you’re converting.
Ingredient: Preset grams-per-cup density for the ingredient.

How it works

Each ingredient has a known grams-per-cup density. We divide your gram input by that density to return cups, then multiply by 16 for tablespoons.

Pick the preset that matches your ingredient. If it’s not listed, choose the closest density or measure by weight for maximum accuracy.

Formula

Cups = grams ÷ grams-per-cup
Tablespoons = Cups × 16

When to use it

Scaling recipes when you only have a scale but instructions are in cups.
Converting international recipes from grams to US volume measures.
Meal prep or batch cooking when you need quick cup/tablespoon equivalents.

Tips & cautions

Weighing is most accurate. Use these conversions for convenience, not precision baking like macarons.
If your ingredient isn’t listed, pick the closest density or stick to grams.
Spoon-and-level vs scoop-and-pack changes volume; grams stay consistent.
Preset densities are averages; packing methods can change real-world volumes.
Only common staples are listed—custom densities aren’t editable yet.
US cup/tablespoon measures; metric cups will differ slightly.

Worked examples

360 g all-purpose flour

360 ÷ 120 = 3 cups
3 × 16 = 48 tablespoons

150 g granulated sugar

150 ÷ 200 = 0.75 cups
0.75 × 16 = 12 tablespoons

Deep dive

This grams to cups converter uses ingredient-specific densities to turn gram weights into cups and tablespoons. Enter grams, pick the ingredient, and get volume estimates instantly.

Great for converting international recipes and scaling batches when you need US volume measures. For critical baking accuracy, keep using grams since packing can change cup measurements.

FAQs

Why do different ingredients have different conversions?: The more dense the ingredient, the heavier a cup weighs. Sugar packs tighter than flour, so gram-to-cup conversions vary.
Can I enter my own grams-per-cup number?: Pick the preset closest to your ingredient. Custom density support is planned, but you can also weigh one cup and divide grams ÷ cups to get your own factor.
Is this US or metric?: US cups and tablespoons. Metric cups are 250 mL and will differ slightly.
How accurate is this for baking?: It’s a close estimate. For best results, weigh ingredients, especially for bread or pastry where hydration matters.
Why are my cup results different from a cookbook?: Different sources pack ingredients differently. Use the preset density closest to the source or stick to weights for consistency.

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