Conversion Questions
How many cups is 250 grams of flour?
About 2.08 US cups using 120 grams per cup. For repeatable results, spoon flour into the measuring cup and level the top.
Can I convert any ingredient from grams to cups?
Yes, when its grams-per-cup weight is known. Ingredient density matters, so flour, sugar, butter, and liquids need different conversion values.
Why do European recipes use grams?
Weight measurements are consistent and easy to scale. One hundred grams is the same amount regardless of how an ingredient is scooped or packed.
Is 240 grams always equal to one cup?
No. A cup measures volume and grams measure weight. For example, 240 grams of flour is about 2 cups, while 240 grams of water is about 1 cup.
Should brown sugar be packed?
Most recipes mean firmly packed brown sugar unless stated otherwise. Packed brown sugar weighs substantially more per cup than loosely filled sugar.
Does the recipe parser upload my recipe?
No. Conversion and recipe parsing happen locally in your browser, and the current tool does not send recipe text to a server.