How many grams are in a cup of all purpose flour?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of all purpose flour weighs about 120 grams, spooned and leveled. Published charts differ slightly, from 120 to 120 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 2 cup | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 3 cup | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
| 4 cup | 480 g | 16.9 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of all purpose flour
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.5 g | 0.27 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.5 g | 0.27 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of all purpose flour is about 7.5 grams.
Grams of all purpose flour to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.21 cups | 3.33 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.42 cups | 6.67 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.83 cups | 13.3 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 1.04 cups | 16.7 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 1.25 cups | 20 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 1.67 cups | 26.7 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 2.08 cups | 33.3 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 4.17 cups | 66.7 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of all purpose flour weighs about 127 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring all purpose flour accurately
Spoon flour lightly into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge to avoid compacting. Scooping directly from the bag packs extra flour into the cup, adding unwanted weight. Humidity can cause flour to clump, so weighing in grams is always more reliable.
More baking conversions
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
- Vegetable Oil cups to grams: 1 cup is 219 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of all purpose flour?
One US cup of all purpose flour is about 120 grams (4.23 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of all purpose flour?
100 grams of all purpose flour is about 0.83 cups, or 13.3 tablespoons.
Is a cup of all purpose flour the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of all purpose flour is about 127 grams.
More cooking conversions
- Granulated Sugar: next page
- Cooking conversions: cups to grams: the full list