How many grams are in a cup of milk?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of milk weighs about 242 grams, liquid. Published charts differ slightly, from 240 to 245 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 | 242 g | 8.54 oz |
| 2 cup | 484 g | 17.1 oz |
| 3 cup | 726 g | 25.6 oz |
| 4 cup | 968 g | 34.1 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 30.3 g | 1.07 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 60.5 g | 2.13 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 80.6 g | 2.84 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 121 g | 4.27 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 161 g | 5.69 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 182 g | 6.4 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 363 g | 12.8 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of milk
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15.1 g | 0.53 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 30.3 g | 1.07 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.04 g | 0.18 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 15.1 g | 0.53 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of milk is about 15.1 grams.
Grams of milk to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.1 cups | 1.65 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.21 cups | 3.31 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.41 cups | 6.61 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.52 cups | 8.26 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.62 cups | 9.92 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 0.83 cups | 13.2 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.03 cups | 16.5 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.07 cups | 33.1 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 milk weighs about 256 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 milk accurately
Pour milk into a clear liquid measuring cup and check the level at eye height to read the meniscus correctly. Temperature slightly changes the density of milk, though the difference is minor for home cooking. For exact hydration ratios in baking, weighing milk in grams is best.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- 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
- 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 milk?
One US cup of milk is about 242 grams (8.54 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of milk?
100 grams of milk is about 0.41 cups, or 6.61 tablespoons.
Is a cup of milk 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 milk is about 256 grams.
More cooking conversions
- Honey: previous page
- Water: next page
- Cooking conversions: cups to grams: the full list