Grams to CupsUse Converter

Ingredient Density Chart

The ingredient-specific grams-per-cup references used by the converter.

Reviewed by the Grams to Cups Editorial Team against USDA and King Arthur Baking reference data

Grams per US Cup

A density reference describes the typical gram weight of one level US customary cup. Preparation notes matter: packed, sifted, chopped, melted, and whole ingredients can have different values.

All-purpose flour

120g/cup

spooned & levelled

Bread flour

127g/cup

spooned & levelled

Cake flour

114g/cup

sifted

Whole wheat flour

120g/cup

spooned & levelled

Granulated sugar

200g/cup

level cup

Brown sugar

220g/cup

firmly packed

Powdered sugar

120g/cup

unsifted

Butter

227g/cup

softened or melted

Vegetable oil

218g/cup

liquid

Water

237g/cup

US cup

Milk

245g/cup

whole or 2%

Heavy cream

238g/cup

liquid

Honey

340g/cup

level cup

Maple syrup

315g/cup

pure syrup

Rolled oats

90g/cup

old-fashioned

White rice

185g/cup

uncooked

Cocoa powder

85g/cup

unsweetened

Chocolate chips

170g/cup

semi-sweet

Whole almonds

143g/cup

whole

Almond flour

96g/cup

lightly packed

Table salt

288g/cup

fine grain

Baking powder

192g/cup

level cup

Greek yogurt

245g/cup

plain

Sour cream

240g/cup

level cup

Using Density Data Responsibly

Use these values for practical recipe conversion and check packaging or recipe-author guidance when available. For unusual ingredients, weigh one measured cup with the same preparation method used in the recipe.