How Many Cups is 200 Grams
Quick ingredient-based conversions for baking and cooking — know your cups instantly
Quick Reference Table for 200 Grams
We made table for 200 grams common ingredients. Each ingredient fill cup differently, so quick glance is good. Here mini-tips for scooping and leveling.
Flour
1.67 cups
→
200g
Spoon flour into cup, do not scoop from bag. Level top with knife for accurate 200g.
Flour (sieved)
1.82 cups
→
200g
Sift before measuring. Fluff lightly, then scoop and level for best 200g.
Sugar (granulated)
1 cup
→
200g
Pour into cup, shake lightly, level off. Don't pack unless recipe say.
Brown Sugar
1.11 cups
→
200g
Pack lightly for brown sugar, level top, check recipe packing instruction.
Icing Sugar
2 cups
→
200g
Sift if lumpy. Spoon and level, do not shake hard.
Cornflour (corn starch)
1.67 cups
→
200g
Spoon lightly, do not press. Level off for accurate 200g.
Rice (uncooked)
1.05 cups
→
200g
Pour gently, do not shake or press. Level top for exact measure.
Couscous (uncooked)
1.11 cups
→
200g
Fluff couscous, spoon in cup lightly, level gently.
Oats (uncooked)
2.22 cups
→
200g
Spoon oats into cup, do not press. Level for 200g.
Table Salt
0.67 cups
→
200g
Pour slowly, level top. Fine salt measure easier, coarse need shaking gently.
Butter
0.88 cups
→
200g
Cut into pieces, fill cup, press gently, level top for accuracy.
Vegetable Shortening
1.05 cups
→
200g
Spoon into cup, do not press hard. Level gently for 200g.
Nuts (chopped)
1.33 cups
→
200g
Fill cup loosely, level top. Avoid pressing hard or breaking pieces.
Cocoa Powder
1.67 cups
→
200g
Sift first, spoon lightly, level gently for accurate 200g.
Honey
0.75 cups
→
200g
Use spoon or small measuring cup, tap cup to settle, then check 200g.
Molasses
0.77 cups
→
200g
Spoon slowly, level top, sticky ingredients need gentle tapping.
US, UK, AU Cup Comparison for 200 Grams Ingredients
Different countries use different cup sizes. Even for same 200 grams, cups change. US 240ml, UK 284ml, AU 250ml. Table below gives quick idea for common baking items.
| Ingredient | 200g in US Cup | 200g in UK Cup | 200g in AU Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1.67 | 1.33 | 1.43 |
| Sugar (granulated) | 1 | 0.89 | 0.91 |
| Brown Sugar | 1.11 | 0.93 | 0.95 |
| Butter | 0.88 | 0.79 | 0.82 |
| Oats (uncooked) | 2.22 | 1.54 | 1.75 |
| Rice (uncooked) | 1.05 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Cocoa Powder | 1.67 | 1.33 | 1.43 |
| Honey | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.7 |
| Molasses | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.72 |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using the same cup measurement for all ingredients
Result: This leads to wrong texture, dry cakes, or overly dense food.
Solution: Always check ingredient-specific cup to gram conversion before measuring.
Scooping flour directly from the container
Result: Extra flour gets packed into the cup and increases weight unknowingly.
Solution: Spoon flour gently into the cup and level it off.
Ignoring cup type (US vs UK)
Result: Measurement can be off by 10–15%, affecting final result.
Solution: Confirm whether recipe uses US cup, UK cup, or metric cup.
Why 200 Grams Is Different in Cups for Each Ingredient
Density Difference
Each ingredient has different density. Flour is light and airy, while sugar or butter is heavy and compact. Because of this, 1 cup does not weigh the same for all ingredients.
Examples:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour ≈ 120–130g
- 1 cup granulated sugar ≈ 200g
- 1 cup butter ≈ 227g
Impact: You cannot use one fixed cup value to convert 200 grams for all ingredients.
Air and Packing Method
How you fill the cup matters. Scooped flour contains more air, while packed flour becomes heavier. Even small packing difference changes final weight.
Examples:
- Spooned flour: 1 cup ≈ 120g
- Packed flour: 1 cup ≈ 150g
Impact: Always use the same measuring method to avoid recipe failure.
Tips & Best Practices
- For baking and cooking, always prefer weight in grams instead of cups. Grams give same result every time, cups can change depending on how you fill them.
- When measuring flour, never scoop directly from the bag. Always spoon flour into the cup slowly and then level it with a knife for correct 200g conversion.
- Sugar can be lightly scooped, but do not shake or tap the cup. Tapping packs sugar and increases weight more than expected.
- Use a flat surface while measuring. Holding the cup in hand can tilt and change the amount slightly.
- If recipe is important or for baking cakes and bread, using a kitchen scale is the best and safest option for accuracy.